Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Talana, Orange Free State, Transvaal (5830 Pte. J. Galligan, Rl. Irish Fus.) edge bruise, otherwise nearly extremely fine £400-500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Medals from the Collection formed by Peter Wardrop.

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Wounded in action at the battle of Talana Hill on 20 October 1899, and presumably taken prisoner when Colonel Yule retired to Ladysmith leaving the wounded behind. Galligan subsequently rejoined his regiment which later occupied a string of blockhouses alongside the railway in the Springfontein area of the Orange Free State. Whilst there he was dangerously wounded on 3 November 1901, and died form his wounds on 2 December 1901.