Three: Captain H. G. Newport, Leinster Regiment

1914-15 Star (Lieut., Leins. R.); British War and Victory Medals (Capt.) nearly extremely fine (3) £120-150

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

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Captain Hugh Greene Newport was wounded sometime between 18 August and 2nd September, probably in the action at Delville Wood. See Stand To, by Captain F. C. Hitchcock, M.C. in which Newport is mentioned a number of times. Sold with copy of m.i.c. confirming entitlement to Silver War Badge.