Special Collections

Sold on 25 September 2008

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The Collection of Medals to the Cheshire and Manchester Regiments, Rifle Brigade and Royal Green Jackets formed by the late David Boniface

David Boniface

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№ 522

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25 September 2008

Hammer Price:
£130

India General Service 1895-1902, 1 clasp, Punjab Frontier 1897-98 (2692 Pte. T. Kennedy, 3rd Bn. Rif. Bde.), edge bruise, good very fine £100-£120

Thomas Kennedy was born in Waterford, Ireland and enlisted in the Rifle Brigade in May 1893 direct from the 3rd (Militia) Battalion, Manchester Regiment, aged 18 years. Posted to the 3rd Battalion out in India in December 1894, he served in the Punjab Frontier operations of 1897-98 and was discharged back home at Devonport in April 1906.