Three: Private J. Kelly, Leinster Regiment

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Natal, Transvaal (1476 Pte., Leinster Regt.); King’s South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps (1476 Pte., Leins. Regt. Mil.); Special Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, E.VII.R. (1169 Pte., 5/Leinster Regt.) generally good very fine or better and the Natal clasp rare to the regiment (3) £300-350

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Michael McGoona Collection to the Leinster Regiment.

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Private J. Kelly is confirmed in Irish Medals, by Oliver D. Cresswell as being one of only 75 men of the Leinster Regiment to receive the clasp for Natal. These men were all reservists from the Militia who served with the South Lancashire Regiment.

A total of 16 Special Reserve L.S. & G.C. Medals were awarded to the 5th Battalion, Leinster Regiment, Kelly being awarded his medal in January 1910.