2 BAR IGS 1895, 2nd ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT, K.I.A F&F 23-8-1914

IGS 1895 With clasps for Punjab Frontier 1897-98 & Samana 1897
To- 4969.PTE.D.WALSH.2nd.R.IRISH.REGT
The recipient was killed in action in France & Flanders at the battle of Mons 23-8-1914. He was 39 years of age at the time of his death & is buried in St. Symphorien military cemetery.The CWGC state that he was the late son of Denis Walsh of Affane, Cappoquin & The late husband of Margaret Walsh (Nee Lenane) of the Green, Villerstown, Cappoquin, County Wexford.
VF or better & a very early WW1 fatal casualty.
Complete with a photocopy image of the recipient. Along with other research details that include CWGC details.

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