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Auction: 18003 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 48

China 1842 (J. Kearney. Drum Major. 18th R. Irish Reg. Infantry.), original suspension, rather worn, good fine

John Kearney was born on Sicily in 1810, likely to a military family on campaign. He enlisted in the 18th Regiment at Dublin aged 14 in 1824, a tailor by trade. During a career spanning 25 years 256 days, Kearney saw 16 years 122 days on overses service. He served in the Mediterranean for 6 years 298 days, China for 7 years 159 days (Medal) and in the East Indies for 2 years 30 days. Bought before a Regimental Court Martial in May 1843, he was reduced to Private for '...losing by neglect property of the Sergeants' Mess', although his rank was restored the very same day '...on consequence of his very good character'. Kearney was discharged 'worn out' at Umballa in September 1849; sold with copied papers and research.

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