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Auction: 22001 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 198

Three: Lieutenant R. H. Trenaman, Royal Irish Rifles, late Private, 'B' Squadron, South Irish Horse

1914 Star, copy clasp (885 Pte. H. Trenaman. S. Ir. H.); British War and Victory Medals (Lieut. H. Trenaman.), good very fine (3)

R. Harry Trenaman was born on 23 April 1896 and was educated at St George's School. He served in France with 'B' Squadron, South Irish Horse - the only Squadron of the regiment to earn the 1914 Star - on 17 August 1914. He was commissioned into the 5th Battalion, Royal Irish Rifles on 18 February 1916 and latterly served with the 1st Battalion, suffering from malaria during 1917. Trenaman joined the Royal Air Force at No. 3 School of Aviation, Middle East on 2 September 1918, being attached to the Infantry Base Depot, Kantara in October 1918. He had his Medals issued to him in September 1928 whilst living at Reneville, 37 Lower Drumcondra Road, Dublin.

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Sold for
£1,400

Starting price
£600