QUEEN’S SOUTH AFRICA MEDAL, 1899-1902, 2nd type reverse with ghost dates, 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Paardeberg, Driefontein, Johannesburg (5376 Pte J. C. De La Hunty, 2nd Shrop: Lt Infy); officially impressed. Dark cabinet tone, a few obverse contact marks, very fine. Corporal John Clement Delahunty was born in June 1895 in Doora, near Ennis, County Clare, Ireland, and attested for service with the 2nd Battalion Shropshire Light Infantry at Liverpool on the 2nd of July 1897, having previously worked as a Clerk. He served in South Africa during the Second Boer War for over 3 years, following which he also served in India for 2 years. He reached the rank of Corporal, and upon completion of his 12 years with the colours he transferred to the Army Reserve, serving with the Irish Guards. Sold with copy attestation papers and roll mention, which list a next of kin as his uncle Montrose Delahunty of Doneen, County Mayo.
QUEEN’S SOUTH AFRICA MEDAL, 1899-1902, 2nd type reverse with ghost dates, 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Paardeberg, Driefontein, Johannesburg (5376 Pte J. C. De La Hunty, 2nd Shrop: Lt Infy); officially impressed. Dark cabinet tone, a few obverse contact marks, very fine. Corporal John Clement Delahunty was born in June 1895 in Doora, near Ennis, County Clare, Ireland, and attested for service with the 2nd Battalion Shropshire Light Infantry at Liverpool on the 2nd of July 1897, having previously worked as a Clerk. He served in South Africa during the Second Boer War for over 3 years, following which he also served in India for 2 years. He reached the rank of Corporal, and upon completion of his 12 years with the colours he transferred to the Army Reserve, serving with the Irish Guards. Sold with copy attestation papers and roll mention, which list a next of kin as his uncle Montrose Delahunty of Doneen, County Mayo.
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