Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Pair: Private M. Desmond, Royal Munster Fusiliers, who was killed in action at Gallipoli on 26 April 1915

1914-15 Star (7004. M. Desmond. R. Muns. Fus.); British War Medal 1914-20 (7004 Pte. M. Desmond. R. Mun. Fus.); Memorial Plaque (Michael Desmond) mounted for display with traces of adhesive to reverse, the plaque pierced at 12 o’clock, the Star and plaque both in relic condition; the BWM with edge bruises and somewhat polished, therefore good fine (3) £80-£100

Michael Desmond was born in Millstreet, co. Cork, and attested there for the Royal Munster Fusiliers. He served with the 1st Battalion during the Great War at Gallipoli from the first day of the Gallipoli campaign, 25 April 1915, and was killed in action the following day. He is buried in V Beach Cemetery, Turkey.