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Auction: 21003 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 55

(x) Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 1 clasp, Relief of Ladysmith (4533 Pte P. Murphy. Gordon Highrs:), minor contact marks, very fine

Peter Murphy was born at St Michaels, Gateshead, Durham in 1874, the son of Agnes Murphy of 24 Askew Road, Durham. Enlisting with the Gordon Highlanders having previously worked as a Miner, he was posted to 2nd Battalion. He joined the regiment in India on 24 May 1894, joining 1st Battalion shortly afterwards on 25 September. Returning to 2nd Battalion on 11 September 1898 Murphy remained in India until they were posted to South Africa he arrived on 22 November. He was transferred to Britain on 9 April 1900 and was invalided from the service on 21 August, Murphy returned to his home in Wallsend, Newcastle.

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Sold for
£130

Starting price
£60