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My latest acquisition is a Talana clasp to the Dundee Town Guard. McGirk

If anyone has any knowledge of him I would be most appreciative of the information.

Hello Rory,

Is he B or M.A McGirk ?

Apologies Adrian - Steers beckoned and I was in haste! It is MA - his name seems to have been Max Alfred Huhn, later changed to McGirk - Benjamin was his brother.

Rory

Hahahahah enjoy,

M.A McGirk also served with the Dundee Borough Reserves as a private during the Natal 06 affair.

McGirk, M A,
Dundee Town Guard

QSA (1) Talana

Occupation builder. Later served as Private, 1st Dundee Borough Reserves in the Natal Rebellion, 1906.

Ref: QSA: WO100/281p12

B McGirk was a mason so construction must have run in the family.

I have recorded his QSA in the past but not his Natal medal.