gardner1879

Posts : 2852 Join date : 2021-01-04
 | Subject: Private 890 Joseph Halace Hulse 2/24th Regiment No2 Squadron IMI Mon Jul 18, 2022 7:52 pm | |
| One for you Julian. Medal up for sale at Noonans estimate 6-800 pounds [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]'South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1877-8-9 (890 Pte. J. Hulse. 2-24th Foot.) medal sometime restored from circular mount, small hole in edge at 6 o’clock, suspension claw re-affixed, marks to Queen’s head and neck, small edge bruise, otherwise very fine £600-£800 --- Sold with old photograph of recipient in uniform wearing his medal, parchment Certificate of Discharge, and his Account Book containing 4th Class Certificate of Education and Savings Bank Account, this with linen wrap but pages rather ragged at top edges. Joseph Halace Hulse was born at Overton, Cheshire, and enlisted into the 24th Foot at Liverpool on 11 November 1876. He served abroad in South Africa and India for 4 years 353 days and was discharged at Brecon on 15 November 1888. During the Zulu War he served with the Mounted Infantry company of the battalion and was with that portion of the column which had advanced from the camp at Isandhlwana, under the direct command of Lord Chelmsford, thereby avoiding the subsequent massacre that took place there. Sold with research including further information on his service with the Mounted Infantry provided by the Regimental Museum.' |
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Bill8183
Posts : 143 Join date : 2015-11-08 Age : 54 Location : Sunderland
 | Subject: Re: Private 890 Joseph Halace Hulse 2/24th Regiment No2 Squadron IMI Mon Jul 18, 2022 8:52 pm | |
| Definitely a 2nd Squadron individual, but with No. 1 Column with Pearson. Nice photo. |
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Julian Whybra
Posts : 3272 Join date : 2011-09-12 Location : Billericay, Essex
 | Subject: Re: Private 890 Joseph Halace Hulse 2/24th Regiment No2 Squadron IMI Mon Jul 18, 2022 9:04 pm | |
| Kate Right enough. But where did you get the photo from? Noonan's? |
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gardner1879

Posts : 2852 Join date : 2021-01-04
 | Subject: Re: Private 890 Joseph Halace Hulse 2/24th Regiment No2 Squadron IMI Mon Jul 18, 2022 9:26 pm | |
| Yes its part of the sale along with information on his service with the IMI |
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Julian Whybra
Posts : 3272 Join date : 2011-09-12 Location : Billericay, Essex
 | Subject: Re: Private 890 Joseph Halace Hulse 2/24th Regiment No2 Squadron IMI Tue Jul 19, 2022 2:43 pm | |
| Well, thank you for posting it. I've searched for the Noonan's sale containing it but can't find it. If and when you have time, please post a link. |
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1879graves

Posts : 3320 Join date : 2009-03-03 Location : Devon
 | Subject: Re: Private 890 Joseph Halace Hulse 2/24th Regiment No2 Squadron IMI Tue Jul 19, 2022 3:05 pm | |
| Hi Julian
The link for you. https://www.noonans.co.uk/auctions/calendar/642/catalogue/429711/ Andy |
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Julian Whybra
Posts : 3272 Join date : 2011-09-12 Location : Billericay, Essex
 | Subject: Re: Private 890 Joseph Halace Hulse 2/24th Regiment No2 Squadron IMI Tue Jul 19, 2022 3:29 pm | |
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