Orders, Decorations and Medals

Pair: Private P. Galligan, Leinster Regiment

1914-15 Star (1399 Pte., Leins. R.); Victory Medal (1399 Pte., Leins. R.); together with an erased British War Medal; and related Victory Medal (4733 Pte. T. Galligan, Leins. R.) very fine (4) £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 Patrick Galligan was born and enlisted in Navan, County Meath. He was killed in action France and Flanders 8 March 1917 whilst serving with the 7th Battalion, Leinster Regiment.

Private Thomas Galligan was born and enlisted in Navan, County Meath. He died of wounds France and Flanders 13 August 1915 whilst serving with the 2nd Battalion, Leinster Regiment.