Description: Signed by Laban E. Wallace as shown. No doubt likely named after the famous William Wallace of Scotland, possibly even related? A very rare signature. This was found with a prolific collection of war memorabilia so I am fairly certain of it's origin and significance. Laban Ernest William (CRAB) WALLACEFrom Faye Threlfall, Australia and NZ in WWI Laban Ernest William (CRAB) WALLACE's war ended today in 1918. He survived battles at Messines, Ypres, Polygon Wood, Broodseinde, Poelcappelle, Passchendaele, Villers-Bretonneux, Somme, Avre, Amiens, Albert, Mont St Quentin, Hindenburg Line, St Quentin Canal. 1 of only 19 to survive of 1,023 he enlisted with. Service Number:1456Enlisted:28 January 1916Last Rank:PrivateLast Unit:33rd Infantry BattalionBorn:Barraba, New South Wales, Australia , 10 April 1895Home Town:Barraba, Tamworth Municipality, New South WalesSchooling:Not yet discoveredOccupation:Bush workerDied:Natural causes, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 14 October 1971, aged 76 yearsCemetery:Barraba Cemetery, NSWMemorials:Barraba Public School Great War Roll of Honor World War 1 Service 28 Jan 1916:Enlisted AIF WW1, Private, SN 1456, 33rd Infantry Battalion4 May 1916:Involvement Private, SN 1456, 33rd Infantry Battalion4 May 1916:Embarked Private, SN 1456, 33rd Infantry Battalion, HMAT Marathon, Sydney25 Sep 1919:Discharged AIF WW1, Private, SN 1456, 33rd Infantry Battalion Measures approximately 7 1/2 x 4 3/4 J01302023 Weight 0 ounces
Price: 44.95 USD
Location: Alexandria, Kentucky
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
Type: Banknotes
Year: 1910
Country: Australia
Grade: Ungraded
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
Certification: Uncertified
