Medals from the Collection of Gordon Everson

A New Zealand campaign pair to Private Michael Harvey, 65th Regiment

New Zealand 1845-1866, reverse undated (2352 Michl. Harvey, 65th Foot); Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., small letter reverse (2352 Michl. Harvey, 65th Foot) light contact marks, otherwise very fine and better (2) £250-300

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Medals from the Collection of Gordon Everson.

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Michael Harvey was born at Blackwater, Armagh, and attested for the 65th Foot at Armagh on 4 November 1845, aged 18. He spent almost his entire military service, 19 years 4 months, in the Australasian Colonies, the 65th taking an active part in the campaign in New Zealand from 1860 to 1866. He was discharged at Devonport on 12 November 1866, at which time he was in possession of Five Good Conduct Badges.