Surname: | Bergin |
Initials: | J |
Rank: | Sergeant |
Army Number: | .1403 |
Notes: | MPSC. 4/1/90 he enlisted in the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment and later Lancashire Fusiliers, No 7473. Born Middlesborough, Yorks, occupation Weaver. Served South Africa 2.5 years, Gibraltar 2 years, Malta 2 years. 3/1/11 to discharge at Aldershot time expired, age 41 years, served 21 years, conduct exemplary, address: The Grand Dutchess, Gibbons Street, Plymouth. See No. W/1578, QMS. J Bergin, MPSC for more details, John Bergin, Awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, 1/8/45 with annuity. |
Decoration Record: | |
Decoration: | Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/326 Page: 262 Feb. 23, 1903) |
Citation: | Clasp: South Africas 1901 & South Africa 1902. Awarded as Sgt, 2 Lancashire Fusilier, No. 7473. Pension Record shows clasps: Cape Colony and Transvaal but medal roll not found. |