Orders, Decorations and Medals

Pair: Private J. Catchpole, 42nd Battalion, Australian Imperial Force

British War and Victory Medals (290 Pte., 42-Bn., A.I.F.); together with memorial plaque (John Catchpole); and two silk postcards from recipient to his sister, nearly extremely fine (3) £50-70

John Catchpole was killed in action in France and Flanders on 4 October 1917 whilst serving with the 42nd Battalion, Australian Imperial Force. He is buried at Tyne Cot Cemetery, Zonnebeke, Belgium.