The Bill and Angela Strong Medal Collection

South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1877-8-9 (1274 Pte. J. Shannon, 90th Foot) edge bruising, good very fine £350-400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Bill and Angela Strong Medal Collection.

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James Shannon was born in Sligo. A Shoemaker by occupation, he attested for the 60th Brigade at Enniskilling on 8 March 1877, aged 20 years. With the 90th Regiment he served in South Africa, January 1878-October 1879, serving against the Gaikas and Galeikas in 1878 and against the Zulus in 1879. He then served in India, October 1879-May 1883. The South Africa Medal was his only medallic award. With copied service papers and other research.