Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

South Africa 1834-53 (Gunr. & Dr. D. Mihan, Rl. Arty.) edge bruising, otherwise good very fine £280-320

Dennis Mihan was born in Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh. A Clerk by occupation, he attested for the Royal Artillery at Enniskillen on 9 October 1833, aged 20 years. He served as a Gunner. Mihan deserted, 8 April-23 September 1840. He rejoined and was imprisoned, 23 September 1840-31 March 1841. His overseas service consisted of 8 years, 8 months in the Cape of Good Hope, where he served during the 3rd Kaffir War, and 3 years 1 month in Quebec. Mihan was discharged having completed the term entitling him to a pension on 5 July 1860.

With copied service papers.