Orders, Decorations and Medals

1914-15 Stars (2) (711 Pte. M. Dowling, Leins. R.); (7-1 Cpl. W. Flanagan, Lei-s. R.) first medal with original transmission slip, second medal with attempted erasure, otherwise generally very fine or better (2) £50-70

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Michael McGoona Collection to the Leinster Regiment.

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Private Matthew Dowling was born in Killucan, County Westmeath and enlisted at Mullingar, County Westmeath. He was killed in action Gallipoli 10 August 1915 whilst serving with the 6th Battalion, Leinster Regiment.

Corporal William Flanagan was born in Mountmellick, Queen’s County and enlisted at Maryborough, Queen’s County. He died at Gallipoli 4 November 1915 whilst serving with the 6th Battalion, Leinster Regiment.