Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Abyssinia 1867 (659 J. Brennan, H.M. 45th Regt.) suspension refitted, good very fine £200-250

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A fine Collection of Medals to the Sherwood Foresters.

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James Brennan was born in Rahan, near Tullamore, Ireland. A Warehouseman by occupation, he attested for the 88th Regiment at Liverpool on 17 October 1860, aged 19 years. Volunteered to be transferred to the 45th Regiment on 1 July 1861. Served over 11 years in the East Indies and for 149 days in Abyssinia. Being found unfit for further service he was discharged on 4 June 1877.

With copied discharge papers.