Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A rare New Zealand Colonial L.S. & G.C. Medal awarded to Sergeant D. Lynch, New Zealand Permanent Militia

New Zealand Colonial L.S. & G.C., V.R. (No. 160 Corpl. Danl. Lynch. No. 1 Service Compy. N.Z.P.M. (1889)) edge bruising, better than good fine, rare £300-£400

Daniel Lynch was born at Cappa, near Castle Gregory, County Kerry, on 16 September 1856. He emigrated to New Zealand and enlisted in the Armed Constabulary on 9 September 1881. Sent initially to Opunake, he transferred to depots at Wellington and Taupo before transferring to the Militia on 4 April 1885. Appointed 1st Class Gunner in the newly established Permanent Militia in April 1889, he was awarded the New Zealand Colonial Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 8 December 1899, reputedly the 32nd to be issued. Advanced Sergeant June 1900, he transferred to the Royal New Zealand Artillery but was discharged to pension as a result of ill-health on 21 February 1905. The New Zealand Gazette of 20 January 1910 notes further entitlement to the New Zealand Meritorious Service Medal.