royal dublin fusiliers medals for sale
Served during the Boer War, 10310 Sgt James O’Leary For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as N.C.O. and to Gallipoli via Mudros (1st day landers, initial assault For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on 21st August 1915 at Suvla Bay. Though wounded he withdrew the remainder of his company in good order after all the officers had become casualties, (21/6/1916), Additional Information: Killed in action 10 October 1916. Buried Salonika Military Cemetery, For conspicuous gallantry. When all his officers had become casualties, he consolidated a strong point, which enabled us to beat off two hostile attacks. On his own initiative he rallied a small party of men, and leading them gallantly under very heavy machine gun fire, he stormed an enemy position, killing many and taking twenty prisoners. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty During an intense bombardment of his battalion headquarters, which caused severe casualties, he left a blockhouse, which afforded the only shelter available, and went out several times under heavy fire to bring in the wounded. During an advance over difficult and unknown country, after a position had been captured, he set a splendid example to his men by his total disregard of all danger under constant shell fire. Generally awarded the 2nd Battalion For conspicuous gallantry. Additional Information: Later commissioned as an officer. Discharged January 1919. BOMBAY EURN FUSRS. Real name James Langtry. Additional Information: Killed in action 23 May 1917 while serving with the 10th Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers. 10414 A/Cpl John Donfield 1st Battalion (21/12/1916) He set a splendid example to his men. Additional Information: Also awarded Military Medal, 8746 Sgt John O’Connor 10592 Cpl Patrick Kane Additional Information: Killed in action 23 May 1917 while serving with the 10, Additional Information: Served during the Boer War. (11/3/1916). £130: 94: Irish. Also awarded Military Medal, Croix de Guerre. Also East Surrey Regiment. 1st Battalion © This website and its contents are copyright. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. including Dublin Metropolitan Police, Royal Irish Constabulary, Medical and Nursing medals Coronation and Jubilee Medals etc. 11330 Private Charles Kelly When all the officers of his company had become casualties, though wounded by shrapnel in three places, he took charge of half the company and placing the other half in charge of another NCO, kept the men together and took up a position in shell-holes. After this the objective was reached and consolidated (6/2/1918) DCM medal group awarded to Joseph Devoy (Image courtesy of DNW). When all the officers of his company had become casualties, though wounded by shrapnel in three places, he took charge of half the company and placing the other half in charge of another NCO, kept the men together and took up a position in shell-holes. He set a fine example with his energy and courage, remaining continuously on duty and maintaining the greatest promptitude in the despatch and delivery of messages. (3/9/1919). See VC Page, Anglo - Boer War 1899 - 1902. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on 2. Christopher J. 6th Battalion As stretcher bearer he displayed at all times remarkable zeal under very trying circumstances, maintaining always great cheerfulness and untiring energy (21/10/1918), 5834 Private Felix Mulligan (4/3/1918) It was greatly due to his splendid courage and skill in handling the machine gun in his charge that a position withstood powerful hostile attacks made against it. He captured the objective and consolidated the position. For conspicuous gallantry during an attack. 8th and 9th Battalions amalgamated 24/10/17 to form 8th/9th Irish Medals. (European) Fusiliers. But insisted on dragging himself back in, lest the stretcher bearers should be hit (15/03/1916), Additional Information: Later Machine Gun Corps. During heavy fighting in March and April 1918, he showed great courage and determination in organising of ammunition parties, so that at all times, under most trying conditions, the firing line was continually supplied with ammunition. (30/06/1915) He then superintended the consolidation of the post under extremely heavy shell fire. Additional Information: Served during the Boer War. Commemorated Helles Memorial, Gallipoli. Both regiments present. (3/9/1919), 6603 C.S.M. (11/3/1920) FUS. During the landing Sgt Cooney, in order to give encouragement to his men in the advance, freely exposed himself, regardless of danger, although the enemy were within 70 yards. He got a Lewis gun in position and inflicted severe casualties on the enemy. (1/5/1918), Additional Information: Also Royal Irish Regiment, For conspicuous gallantry in action. casualties, was temporarily amalgamated with the When the enemy endeavoured to outflank his position he forced them to withdraw in disorder. Royal Scots Fusiliers Officer’s fur cap grenade circa 1902-14. (13/2/1917), For conspicuous gallantry in going forward and cutting wire which was holding up the advance (16/5/1916). Additional Information: Also Royal Munster Fusiliers, 9266 Sgt. Palestine 1917-18. 6th Battalion "Fusiliers" in 1843. Add to basket. 10132 Cpl Francis McNamara Became the 1st Madras Europeans in 1766 and The Madras European Regiment Resided South Circular Road, Dublin. Also awarded Military Cross, 20155 Sgt Daniel O’Brien For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in action. He volunteered to convey messages back through heavy enemy shell and machine gun fire, and did so successfully. Resided Upper Merrion Street Dublin. Buried Twelve Tree Copse Cemetery, Gallipoli. (6/2/1918) 1st Battalion Resided Lower Clanbrassil Street, Dublin. (11/3/1916), For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. His unhesitating courage undoubtedly saved the lives of many. 16531 Cpl George Gibson For conspicuous gallantry. Killed in action 28 September 1918. (2/121919) Hi fine example was of the greatest assistance in maintaining the necessary spirit amongst the few men left after the attack (17/4/1918), For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in action. He carried messages all day under heavy fire. 1st Battalion He carried messages all day under heavy fire. 10515 Sgt (A/RSM) H. Knight Additional bibliography Jeffreys. Throughout the assault he captured numerous prisoners and inspired the men with confidence at a time when officers were continually becoming casualties. (16/5/1916). Additional Information: Also awarded Medaille Militaire, 14613 C.S.M. Medals In this section we have a wide variety of military and civilian medals for sale covering the Victorian period, world war 1, world war 2, right through to the present day. (11/3/1920). 2nd Battalion 27691 Sergeant Robert H. Benson Robert S. Hall in 1799, 1st Madras (European) Regiment in 1839 and All Rights Reserved. 8087 Private Richard Kavanagh Served in France from August 1914. Consisting of many nationalities with ww1 British medals being our main source, but also including German, American, Russian, French, and several more nations all at reasonable prices. World Medals and Decorations. 8th Battalion He selected a position 100 yards away from the enemy where he could bring a cross fire to bear in conjunction with another Lewis gun. 5th Battalion (30/1/1920) (26/01/1918). The Royal Dublin Fusiliers, * In Also entitled to Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, 10090 Sgt. He was born in Killorgan, Co. Dublin. in charge of battalion runners. 4,028 likes. In operations east of Ledeghem on 14th October 1918 he cleared three farmhouses held by the enemy – two with snipers, one with a machine gun. Bidding on this auction has not started. (10/1/1920), 17748 Private Thomas Rigby Stead When his company had suffered severely from an intense bombardment, he rallied his men after all his officers had become casualties and repulsed the enemies attack. 1st Battalion Militaria, Badges, Buttons etc . For conspicuous gallantry on the 26th April 1915 at Cape Helles (Dardanelles). When he found an enemy dugout held by an enemy gun and two gunners he rushed inside and bombed until the whole dug-out caught fire and all the occupants were destroyed. He rallied men who had lost their officers, encouraged them by exposing himself to heavy machine gun fire, and finally led them on to their objective (20/10/1916). His fine leadership turned a leaderless party into a valuable assaulting asset at a critical moment in the attack (5/12/1918). Additional Information: Died 1956. Battalion, this disbanded 10/2/18 and personnel to 1st and 2nd. During the period 25th February 1918 to 16th September 1918 as Transport Sergeant to the Battalion he had on all occasions displayed great gallantry and devotion to duty. R. D. He was subsequently badly wounded. Regiment of Foot (Royal Madras Fusiliers), 103rd: 1662 when raised in England as garrison troops for service in Bombay. 1st Battalion Marne 1914; Ypres 1915,17,18; Somme 1916,18; Cambrai 1917,18; His splendid example undoubtedly encourages the men at the most critical time. 2nd Battalion At St. Louis, in the Courtrai Sector, on the night of 20th/21stOctober 1918, he was in command of a platoon advancing through St Louis. Commemorated Thiepval Memorial. For gallant leadership in the attack on Floursies on 8th November 1918. He led the bombers of his company with great dash. Additional Information: Also awarded a Military Medal, For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. (10/1/1920). For conspicuous gallantry and initiative. Books. (18/2/1919), 15834 Sgt Frederick Perry (bar to DCM) Commemorated Vis-En-Artois Memorial. (3/3/1917), Additional Information: Later Labour Corps and Royal Sussex Regiment, For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. 2nd Battalion Additional Information: Enlisted 1906. He voluntarily went out under heavy machine gun fire to cut a gap in the enemy wire. For gallantry and ability. Discharged December 1918 aged 22. Patrick Waine (bar to DCM) DCM awarded for a trench raid. Buried Doullens Communal Cemetery Extension No. 18341 Cpl Martin Halloran Additional Information: Enlisted 1901. clasp was also awarded to 5441 Private P. Carroll. The platoon came under heavy artillery fire. 2nd Battalion For conspicuous gallantry in volunteering to join a bombing party and in greatly assisting in the retaking of a trench that had been captured by the enemy (16/5/1916), For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on the night of 6/7, Additional Information: Also awarded Serbian Cross of Karageorge (4, For conspicuous gallantry, when he went out to mend telephone wires under fire, and he twice went out under heavy fire to take messages off orderlies who had been killed in endeavouring to deliver them. With most of his men casualties, he rallied the remainder and maintained an advanced position during the entire night, and although under intense shelling succeeded in evacuating all the wounded men. Shopping Basket Overview. When all his officers had become casualties, he rallied the company under intense fire, and led them on until he fell wounded just as the objective was gained. When all his officers had become casualties, he showed great determination and carried out the work allotted to his company. FUS. Owing to the casualties he had to take charge of two Lewis Guns, one of which he fired himself and the other he directed with such effect that he dispersed the enemy, who retired in disorder. Additional Information: Also awarded a Military Medal. Buried Doullens Communal Cemetery Extension No. Additional Information: Also awarded Military Medal and bar to Military Medal, 10057 Private Francis Moore (3/3/1917) The gorse having been ignited by the enemy’s shells, Sgt Devoy exhibited great bravery in fighting the flames and thus enabling a stack of reserve ammunition to be saved (11/3/1916) Additional Information: Served during the Boer War. He showed fine courage and initiative. Sold for £ 88 (US$ 119) inc. premium Arms & Militaria Sale. Though wounded he withdrew the remainder of his company in good order after all the officers had become casualties, (21/6/1916) He was oft quoted and appeared in a number of TV documentaries. has done excellent work in the battalion. South East of Le Cateau on 17, For gallant leadership in the attack on Floursies on 8, For conspicuous gallantry in action. Additional Information: Died of wounds 6 July 1916. 28182 Private Edward Kelly (20/10/1916), 15828 Private Joseph Starkie Near St Louis in the Courtrai sector, on 20. He was in charge of a section during an engagement and when just short of the objective was held up by a machine gun. 1st Battalion 1st Battalion Throughout the operations 28th September to 11th November 1918 he acted as runner attached to battalion headquarters, and day and night, over ground swept by artillery and machine gun fire, he carried messages to and from the firing line. (2/12/1919) On his own initiative he remained behind the line with a small party, under heavy rifle and machine gun fire to collect the wounded (25/11/1916), For conspicuous gallantry in going out under heavy fire to scout the front to ascertain the best line of advance. K/C medium gilts (60+), Gurkha Transport Regiment large black QEC, Welch Guards large officer's gilts QEC (72), Green Howards large officer's gilts, HAC (QEC) plated large, ED VIII bronze Indian Army cap buttons. (26/1/1918), For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at the head of his platoon in an assault and consolidation afterwards under a heavy barrage. He went continually over open ground swept by the enemy’s fire, in daylight collecting the wounded, and remained at his task, showing splendid courage and self sacrifice, until all the wounded had been brought in (17/4/1918)