Orders, Decorations and Medals

1914-15 Stars (3) (9001 Pte. W. Madigan, Leins. R.); (1035 Pte. E. G. Hallan, Leins. R.); (15140 Pte. A. Meloy, Leins. R.) generally good very fine or better (3) £60-80

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Michael McGoona Collection to the Leinster Regiment.

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Private William Madigan was born in Johnstown, King’s County and enlisted at Birr, King’s County. He was killed in action France and Flanders 1 March 1915 whilst serving with the 1st Battalion, Leinster Regiment.

Private Ernest G. Hallan was born at Louth Carney, Gloucester and enlisted in Swindon, Wiltshire. He was killed in action France and Flanders 8 June 1917 whilst serving with the 2nd Battalion, Leinster Regiment.

Private Arthur Andrew Meloy was born in Lambeth, Surrey and enlisted at Holborn, Middlesex. He was killed in action France and Flanders 24 May 1917 whilst serving with the 2nd Battalion, Royal Dublin Fusiliers.