Militaria Auction Saturday, 1 March 2025 - 11:00 AM start
New Zealand War Medal to 557 M. Slattery 40th Regiment
Realised: $800 plus premium
Lot Details
Martin Slattery was born in the Parish of Castletown, Queen’s County, and attested for the 40th Regiment at Stalybridge, Lancashire, on 8 September 1860, aged 18 years 6 months, originally a butcher by trade. He served abroad in New Zealand for 5 years 46 days, and in the East Indies for 7 years 77 days, being promoted to Corporal in September 1868 and to Sergeant in August 1872. He was discharged at Netley on 11 January 1880, having been found unfit for further service at a Regimental Board held at Dum Dum, India, the previous month. In New Zealand during 1863-64 he served at Takapau, Rangariri, Paterangi and Orakau - these being some of the most significant battles of the NZ Wars.
