Orders, Decorations and Medals

Three: Private D. Downey, Leinster Regiment

1914-15 Star (9593 Pte., Leins. R.); British War and Victory Medals (9593 Pte., Leins. R.) generally good very fine or better (3) £80-100

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

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Private Denis Downey was born and enlisted at Cork. He was killed in action France and Flanders 1 September 1916 at Delville Wood, whilst serving with the 2nd Battalion, Leinster Regiment.