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Auction: 24112 - Orders, Decorations and Medals - e-Auction
Lot: 104

The South Africa 1877-79 medal awarded to Private J. Carroll, who was not only Court Martialled three times but also appeared in the Regimental Defaulter's Book an incredible fifty-two times

South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1878-9 (1578. Pte J. Carroll. 80th Foot.), light contact marks, very fine

James Carroll was born at Ballymena, Down, Ireland and he enlisted at Belfast on 6 January 1871. His service papers confirm his entitlement to an India General Service 1854-95 with a Perak clasp as well as the South Africa medal. Carroll appeared in the regimental defaulters book a total of 52 times and was tried by Court Martial 3 times. Conduct and character very bad addicted to drunkenness. He was discharged at Dublin on 16 August 1881.

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Sold for
£520

Starting price
£280