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№ 1589

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19 September 2014

Hammer Price:
£1,100

Three: Rifleman T. Higgins, Royal Ulster Rifles, late Royal Irish Fusilers, who was mentioned in despatches for operations in Palestine in 1947-48

General Service 1918-62, 2 clasps, Palestine 1945-48, Cyprus, M.I.D oak leaf (19030664 Fus. T. Higgins, R. Ir. F.); Korea 1950-53 (19030664 Rfn. T. Higgins, R.U.R.); U.N. Korea 1950-54, minor contact wear, good very fine (3) £500-600

Mention in despatches London Gazette 7 January 1949:

‘For gallant and distinguished service in Palestine between 27 September 1947 and 26 March 1948.’