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World War I Bronze Memorial Plaque (Death Penny): inscribed 'He…
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Melbourne
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28-May-2023
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World War I Bronze Memorial Plaque (Death Penny): inscribed 'He Died for Freedom and Honour', in the name of 'John Henry Westcott', and issued to his next of kin, blank on reverse, 120 cm diameter; together with his trio of medals: 1914-15 Star, unnamed; 1914-18 British War and Victory Medals impressed named 1633 Pte. J.H. Westcott. 3-Co. of Lond.Y. Also, copies of relevant documents and records. Lance Corporal John Henry Westcott was born in London in 1894. Westcott was with the 8th Mounted Brigade in Egypt in October 1918 when he was admitted to the Hospital Ship 'Assaye' at Alexandria (14/10/1918). He died of pneumonia two days later and was buried in ALexandria (Hadra) War Memorial Cemetery.
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