Special Collections

Sold on 29 March 2000

1 part

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The Chris Murphy Collection of Medals to the Royal Munster Fusiliers

Chris Murphy

Lot

№ 672

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29 March 2000

Hammer Price:
£50

British War Medals (2), (6789 Pte. F. Hynes, R. Muns. Fus.); 3764 Cpl. J. Meara, R. Mun. Fus.) this with brooch marks to obverse and repaired suspension; Victory Medal (5647 Pte. W. Lacey, R. Mun. Fus.); together with memorial plaque (Charles Henry Hornsby) generally very fine or better (4) £40-50

Private Charles Henry Hornsby was born at Chelsea and enlisted in London. He was killed in action Gallipoli 3 May 1915 whilst serving with the 1st Battalion, Royal Munster Fusiliers.