Family Group:

Three: Private M. Matthews, Leinster Regiment

1914-15 Star (8421 Pte., Leins. R.); British War and Victory Medals (8421 Pte., Leins. R.)

Three: Driver T. Matthews, Royal Engineers

1914-15 Star (80924 Dvr., R.E.); British War and Victory Medals (80924 Dvr., R.E.) very fine or better (6) £100-120

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

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Private Michael Matthews was born in Roscrea, County Tipperary and enlisted at Birr, King’s County. He was killed in action France and Flanders 12 May 1915 whilst serving with the 1st Battalion, Leinster Regiment.