Three: Private J. McAhan, 9th Battalion Australian Infantry, killed in action, Gallipoli, 20 May 1915

1914-15 Star (957 Pte., 9/Bn. A.I.F.); British War and Victory Medals (957 Pte., 9 Bn. A.I.F.) extremely fine (3)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Late Bruce C Cazel Collection of British Campaign Awards.

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James McAhan was born in Dunedin, New Zealand. A Carpenter by occupation and a former member of the Otago Rifles, he attested for overseas service with the Australian Imperial Forces at Townsville, Queensland, on 18 August 1914. Posted to the 9th Battalion A.I.F. he landed at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915. He was killed in action at Gaba Tepe on 20 May 1915. Private McAhan was buried in Shell Green Cemetery, Gallipoli. With copied service papers.