Country: Ireland
Issued on: Return
Date of presentation: 10/06/1901
Number issued: c.118
Gold medals, to:
List published in the Irish Times, 11/06/1901
11279 Trooper Nicholas WYNNE
Presentation made by the Countess of Fingall, at the Rotunda, Dublin.
KNOWN EXAMPLES HIGHLIGHTED IN GREEN
Reverse: "FROM THEIR FELLOW COUNTRYMEN / [Trooper T.E. SCOWN]".
Supplied by W. Clare, 19 Nassau Street, Dublin.
"Small gold medals, in the form of four-leaf shamrocks, inscribed with the words 'FOR VALOUR', and on the reverse, 'FROM THEIR FELLOW COUNTRYMEN'".
"The committee are desirous that every member of the 61st (2nd Dublin) Company should receive the gold medal souvenir and a copy (on silk) of the address presented to the Company, and as many of the men have long since returned, or are still in South Africa, the Committee would be glad if their relatives or friends would forward their names and addresses to the Organising Secretary, Mr James T. Ellis" (Irish Times, 12/06/1901).
If every member of the company received a medal then the total number of medals issued will be around 118.
THE MEDAL FOR THE YEOMANRY.
THE RETURNING YEOMANRY.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE IRISH TIMES.
SIR, - I see that gold medals are to be presented to the members of the 61st Company, who are soon to arrive, and I suppose those of the 45th Company who have already returned, will get these medals also, but I should like to know if any provision has been made for giving similar medals to those members of both companies who have remained in South Africa. I know several at least of the 45th Company who, immediately on its being disbanded, joined the Constabulary and other forces, and are fighting away still. Surely, these young fellows who are still in the field will not be forgotten. I would suggest their medals should be sent to their friends at home to keep for them. I am sure they would all be grateful, and it would encourage them in their dangers and difficulties when they knew that, though far away, they are not forgotten.
Yours, &c., L.S.D.
DUBLIN.
RECEPTION OF THE 61ST COMPANY.
LUNCHEON AT THE ROTUNDA.
……. The names of the officers on the company and men, who returned by the Avondale Castle, are – Lieutenant-Colonel De BURGH, Captain CARDEN, Lieutenant Earl of FINGALL, Lieutenant NEWTON, Lieutenant WARD, Lieutenant and Quartermaster COLES, Sergeant-Major CROFTS, Sergeants JAMESON, WHITSITT, McKINLEY, and HACKETT; Farrier-Sergeant PHAIR, Corporals MORTON, HARRISON, and GIBBS; Trumpeters McMURTIE and FRANKLIN; Troopers W. ADAMS, J.H. ALEXANDER, H. ARMSTRONG, G. CRAIGIE, S.A. COCHRANE, R.W. DOOLEY, J. DILLON, H. FENTON, T.H. GOING, G.S. GORE, J.P. GIELFOYLE, E.P. HACKETT, G.B. HACKETT, G.E. JONES, J.F. JONES, E. HARDING, M. KELLY, W. LADD, R.J. McGUINNESS, R.F. McGUINNESS, W.M. MULLEN, W.F. MURPHY, W. PRATT, J. PULLOCH, W.A. RYAN, J.D. SARGINT, C.A. SLADE, J. SMITH, R. SUPPLE, R. WILLIAMS, N. WYNNE, R.W. MORETON, J. MEADE, S. BROWNE, L. BOLSTER, H. HORNIBROOK, C. GRIFFIN, P.C. OLDFIELD, F. OLYOTT, G. REYBURN, H. EARLS, B. HESSION, J.J. ENNIS, A. LAPHAM.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE IRISH TIMES.
SIR, – The committee are desirous that every member of the 61st (2nd Dublin) Company should receive the gold medal souvenir and a copy (on silk) of the address presented to the Company, and as many of the men have long since returned, or are still in South Africa, the Committee would be glad if their relatives or friends would forward their names and addresses to the Organising Secretary, Mr James T. Ellis.
Yours, &c.,
JAMES T. ELLIS, R. ROBINSON BLACK (Hon. Secretaries),
Mr Justice Ross presided, and there was a very large attendance. At an interval during the progress of the speeches which followed the luncheon, the officers and men singly ascended the platform, of which the band had shortly previously been dispossessed, and were presented with medals by Lady Fingall, who was accompanied by several ladies. The medals, which are of pleasing design, and struck in gold, have been supplied by Mr W. Clare, of 19 Nassau Street.
The Chairman then announced that Lady Fingall, wife of the Commanding Officer of the Company, supported by a staff of distinguished ladies, would proceed to give to each member of the company, both officers and men, a commemorative medal. (Applause).
Dublin Notes.
Fortunately it was fine, though cold, on Monday morning when the Dublin contingent of the Irish Yeomanry arrived on their return from South Africa. The company consisted of only 55 men and the following officers – Col. De BURGH, Major St LEDGER MOORE, Captain CARDEN, Lieut. The Earl of FINGALL, Lieut. WARD, and Captain NEWTON. They were welcomed at the North Wall by Col. Baker, on behalf of the Headquarters Staff, and Col. Black on behalf of the Duke of Connaught. Subsequently the contingent marched to Dublin Castle, the entire route being lined with soldiers, while large crowds collected in the streets, The procession included the troop of mounted police, the bands of the Rifle Brigade and East Surrey Regiment, some of the 21st Lancers, and a rearguard of mounted police. There was much cheering and handkerchief waving in the streets, and also in the Lower Castle Yard, where the Yeomanry were inspected by Major-General Gossett, who was accompanied by his staff; the reception committee presented an address, to which Captain CARDEN replied on behalf of the contingent, who then marched to Ship Street Barracks, where they were paid off. An hour later they marched through the city to the Rotunda, where they were entertained at a public luncheon; about 600 sat down, and in the gallery there were over 1,000 ladies, who took the deepest interest in the proceedings. Judge Ross presided, and amongst other speakers were Mr James Campbell, K.C., Sir Andrew Reed, whose son was one of the recipients of the Victoria Cross last year; General Gossett, Mr Longworth, Mr Savage Armstrong, while Colonel De BURGH and Captain CARDEN responded to the toast: “The Irish Imperial Yeomanry”, which was honoured with extraordinary enthusiasm. Before the conclusion of the entertainment the Countess of Fingall presented each of the officers and men with a small gold medal, in the form of a four-leaf shamrock, inscribed with the words “For Valour”, and on the reverse, “From their fellow countrymen”. These mementoes, which were the gifts of the reception committee, were greatly appreciated by the heroes in khaki, who have returned to civilian life after some sixteen months spent in South Africa.
Irish Times, 15th June 1901
