Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Umbeyla (183 J Cooney HMs. 101st. Regt.) minor edge bruising, otherwise very fine £180-£220

John Cooney attested for the 101st Regiment of Foot at Dublin on 14 December 1858, and served with the Regiment on the North West Frontier of India during the Umbeyla campaign; in Malta; and in Cyprus. Throughout his service he was tried by General Court Martial and imprisoned on numerous occasions.