Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

South Africa 1834-53 (D. Horan. 75th Regt.) suspension slack, several edge bruises, otherwise very fine £400-£500

128 medals to this regiment, all of whom served in the 1st Kaffir War 1834-35. Fewer than 400 medals were issued to men of the 27th, 72nd, and 75th Regiments, who fought during the 1st Kaffir War.

Daniel Horan was born in the Parish of Birr, King’s County, and attested there for the 75th Foot on 13 September 1824, aged 18. He served 21 years 57 days, including service abroad at the Cape of Good Hope for 13 years, and was discharged at Dublin on 6 November 1845, in consequence of being unfit for further service. Sold with copied discharge papers.