CAMPAIGN PAIR TO BYRNE-19TH REGT( YORKSHIRE) AND NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS

Indian General Service Medal (1854) clasp: NORTHWEST FRONTIER named to:
1608 P. BYRNE. 1ST. BN.H M'S 19TH REGT.
Afghanistan Medal 1878-79-80 Medal, named to:
2213 PTE. P.BYRNE 1/5TH FUS RS.
Both correctly named.
Patrick Byrne attested for the 19th Regiment aged 19 in 1863.
He was born at St, Andrews, Ireland.Has a very colourful service record of ten pages.Spent time in the cells..His Medical record shows a long list of ailments,and diseases treated,including "wound to chest".
Transferred to the 1/5th Fusiliers in 1871, and discharged in 1885.
Makes a good read!
Medals are about good very fine,edge bruise on I.G.S.
Comes with copied service papers, medal rolls etc.

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