Army Meritorious Service Medal, V.R. (Col: Sgt. J. McCrory. 24th Foot) very fine £300-£400

M.S.M. awarded 30 October 1893, with Annuity of £10.

John McCrory was born in the Parish of Armagh, County Armagh, and attested there for the 25th Foot on 17 October 1850, aged 18 years, a servant by trade. Promoted to Corporal on 1 December 1855, he volunteered to the 42nd Highlanders on 26 July 1857, and served with the 42nd at the capture of Lucknow (Medal with clasp). In September 1858 he transferred to the 24th Foot, being promoted to Corporal in February 1861, to Sergeant in September 1862, and to Colour-Sergeant on 1 October 1866. He was granted the L.S. & G.C. medal with £5 gratuity on 22 June 1871, and was discharged on 31 October 1871. Having been granted an annuity M.S.M. in October 1893, he died on 10 January 1912.

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