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Black and Tan Medal
Medal, War of Independence, awarded to John Minihan.
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Medal, War of Independence, awarded to John Minihan, carries active service bar and ribbon.
Belonged to John Minihan, who during the Irish War of Independence was a Staff Commandant, Mid-Clare Brigade IRA, and Intelligence Officer.
Later he was Quarter Master and Director of Special Service, with the Anti-Treaty IRA during the Irish Civil War.
The Minihan family owned the Station Bar, adjacent to Corofin Railway Station, when it closed.
Collection: John Minihan
Category: Medallion/Badge