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Pair: Colour Sergeant J. Looscan, Connaught Rangers, late 55th Regiment
India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Bhootan (863 H.Ms. 55th Regt.); Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue (862 Cr. Sergt., Conn. Rang.), note different number, first with contact marks and some edge bruising
Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue (1224 Q.M. Sergt. J. M. Looscan, Bord. R.) nearly very fine and better (3) £300-340
John Martin Looscan was born in Kilcommon, Co. Mayo. A Clerk by occupation, he attested for the Border Regiment in September 1865, aged 20 years. He served overseas in India from January 1872 to April 1873, otherwise his army service was confined to home. He was awarded the L.S. & G.C. Medal with a gratuity in 1884. Sold with copied service papers.
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