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Auction: 21003 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 21

Indian Mutiny 1857-59, 2 clasps, Lucknow, Relief of Lucknow (...l O'Hare, 93rd Highlanders), suspension re-affixed, edge worn, thus fine

Purchased Spink, October 1980.

Michael O'Hare was born at Dramore, County Down in 1838 and joined the 93th Highlanders at Ayr in February 1856, having been serving as a Volunteer in the Ayr Rifles. Having served in the Indian Mutiny (Medal & 2 clasps), he served on the North West Frontier at Umbeyla from October-December 1863 (Medal & clasp - sent to India on 3 August 1870). Promoted Corporal on 21 April 1864, he was transferred to the 91st Highlanders - as Private - on 20 November 1869. Promoted Sergeant on 13 April 1871, he was transferred to the Stirlingshire Rifles in 1876 and was discharged (after his second term) in June 1887 with a L.S. & G.C. medal. He was buried in Ford Cemetery, Liverpool in December 1916; sold together with copied research.

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Sold for
£420

Starting price
£110