Orders, Decorations and Medals

British War Medals 1914-20 (3) (5329 Pte. J. Boland, Leins. R.); (3621 Pte. J. Egan, Leins. R.); (5538 Pte. C. J. Coulson, Leins. R.) generally good very fine or better (3) £50-60

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

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Private James Boland was born in Castleconnor, County Sligo, lived in Corbally, County Sligo and enlisted at Mullingar. He was killed in action in Egypt 27 December 1917 whilst serving with the 1st Battalion, Leinster Regiment.

Private John Egan was born and enlisted at Birr, King’s County. He was killed in action France and Flanders 12 April 1917 whilst serving with the 2nd Battalion, Leinster Regiment.

Private Charles J. Coulson was born in Withington, Lancashire and enlisted at Harrogate, Yorkshire. He was killed in action France and Flanders 31 July 1917 whilst serving with the 2nd Battalion, Leinster Regiment.

Sold with copy m.i.c’s.