Orders, Decorations and Medals

South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1878-9 (489 Pte. M. Boyle, 80th Foot) edge bruise, otherwise good very fine £360-400

Martin Boyle, a miner from Lichfield, attested for service in the 80th Foot on 21 May 1875, aged 18 years. He served in South Africa, June 1877-May 1880, and was released from military service in November 1880.