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16 April 2020

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Lot

№ 343

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16 April 2020

Hammer Price:
£460

Pair: Private M. McGravey, 10th Foot

Indian Mutiny 1857-59, 1 clasp, Lucknow (M, Mc.Gravey ,1st. Batn. 10th. Regt.); Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (2628. Michael Mc.Gravey. 1st. battn. 10th. Foot.) edge bruising, good very fine (2) £360-£440

Michael McGravey was born in Boyle, co. Roscommon, in 1824 and attested for the 10th Foot at Liverpool on 2 November 1847. He served with them in India for 11 years, and saw active service during the Great Sepoy Mutiny, and is South Africa for 3 years. He was discharged on 25 May 1869, after 21 years and 205 days’ service.

Sold with copied record of service.