Orders, Decorations and Medals

A mounted group of eight miniature dress medals representative of the medals awarded to Warrant Officer M. O’Neill, Welsh Regiment, General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine; Defence and War Medals; Korea 1950-53; U.N. Korea; Coronation 1953; Army L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R., 1st issue, Regular Army, rosette on ribbon; Army Meritorious Service Medal, E.II.R., 2nd issue, mounted for wear, very fine and better (8) £30-50

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Miniature Medals from the Collection of Ian McInnes.

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Matthew O’Neill was born on 9 January 1915. Served in the ranks of the Welsh Regiment, 1933-41. Appointed Acting W.O. Class 2, October 1941-July 1942; War Substantive W.O. Class 2, July 1942-March 1952; Acting W.O. Class 1, July-November 1952 & April-September 1953, and attained the rank of Warrant Officer Class 1 on 10 September 1953.

These medals are representative of the awards to the above and have been assembled in recent years for display purposes.