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Auction: 323 - The Numismatic Collector's Series Sale
Lot: 733

A 1916 Medal to Frank Sheridan, Dublin Brigade, Irish Volunteers, Who Served During the 1916 Easter Rising with the General Post Office Garrison; Taken Prisoner, He Died in November 1916 As a Result of Injuries Received Whilst in Captivity
1916 Medal, reverse officially named '256 Frank Sheridan.', with integral top riband bar, extremely fine

Frank Sheridan, from Rathfarnham, Co. Dublin, served during the 1916 Easter Rising with the General Post Office Garrison. Taken prisoner and held at Richmond Barracks, he was released in June 1916, but died in November 1916 as a result of injuries incurred due to ill treatment during his imprisonment, and is buried in Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin.

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