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Auction: 19003 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 51

Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Defence of Ladysmith, Orange Free State, Laing's Nek, Belfast (4405. Pte: J. Sullivan. 19/Hrs.), good very fine

John Sullivan was born around 1877 at Waterford, Ireland. A porter by trade, he attested for the 19th Hussars at Waterford on 22 January 1896, noting previous service with the 4th Battalion, Royal Irish Regiment. Sullivan served in the East Indies from 16 September 1897-7 October 1899 and then in South Africa until 5 June 1903. Discharged on 21 January 1908 and with his character stated as 'very good', Sullivan witnessed four further years with the Army Reserve from 3 April 1908, before being discharged upon termination of engagement, section 'D'. He returned to civilian life as a postman and lived with his wife Elizabeth at Arundel Square, Waterford; sold with copied service record.

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Sold for
£150

Starting price
£40