Orders, Decorations and Medals

Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (2341 Benjn. Bresnihan, 96th Foot) some edge bruising, very fine £70-90

Benjamin Bresnihan was born in Newmarket, Co. Cork in 1828. A labourer by occupation, he enlisted at Doneraile, Co. Cork on 24 November 1848 and was posted to the 96th Foot. He served overseas in India, Gibraltar and the Cape of Good Hope. Bresnihan was awarded the L.S. & G.C. Medal in 1868. He was discharged having completed his term of engagement on 12 december 1870. Sold with copied service papers.