Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue (4709. Pte. J. Finerty. 10th Huzzars.)

The medal attractively engraved in a contemporary serif style, using archaic spelling 'Huzzars'

The recipient No. 4709 Private John Finnerty, was serving with the 10th Regiment of Hussars, a cavalry regiment of the British Army at the time of being awarded the Delhi Durbar Medal 1911

It is estimated that a total of 30,000 silver Delhi Durbar Medals 1911, were struck and issued to 'All Ranks' Military and Civilian in India

Portrait Photograph: See the Ancestry Genealogical website, for a detailed 'Family Tree' for recipient, that includes a splendid group photograph of the recipient with his 2 x sons, all in uniform, John 'Pat' Patrick Albert Finnerty, looking every inch a former professional soldier wearing uniform of the Special Constabulary with medal ribands up (6 x ribands). His sons wearing the uniforms of the Royal Marines, and Civil Defence Corps respectively

Wounded-in-Action: Private John 'Pat' Finnerty of the 18th (Q.M.O.) Hussars is confirmed having bene 'Wounded-in-Action' serving with the B.E.F. in France & Flanders, his wounds being published in a list of casualties issued by B.E.F. HQ and published in the British Press. The issue of refers

Medal(s) Verification: Entitlement to the Delhi Durbar Medal, together with later Great War, Second World War and Special Constabulary Medals is confirmed per the below cited medal rolls & sources:

- 1914 Star. No bar: WO 329/2397. Served 18th Hussars. Forename initial  'W' (sic). Entered France 17/08/14. Discharged 02/04/17
- British War Medal. Silver issue: WO 329/10. Served 18th Hussars. Discharged 02/04/17
- Interallied Victory Medal: WO 329/10. Served 18th Hussars. Discharged 02/04/17
- Defence Medal: 3 years 'Home Service' WW2. National Register 1939 refers to being a Special Constable. Wearing Defence riband in group photo
- Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue: WO 100/400
- Special Constabulary Long Service Medal. GVI 1st issue: refers, recipient wearing riband of medal in his Special Constabualry Medal
- Silver War Badge (No. 159997): WO 329/2962. Enlisted 19/04/06. Discharged from No.1. Cavalry Cadet Squadron

John Patrick Alfred Finnerty (1887-1963), son of Irish immigrant parents John Finnerty & Mary Finnerty (nee Clarke) was a native of Toxteth, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, where he was born on, 3 August 1887. John Finnerty is recorded to have died at Frodsham, Chesire, England, on 31 July 1962

The Chronicle 'Fordsham District News' issue of 4 August 1962, contained the below following obituary (less the long list of mourners) for John Finnerty:

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DEATH OF MR. JOHN. P. FINNERTY

The death occurred on Friday of. Mr John Patrick Finnerty, aged 74, at his home, 79 Hayes Crescent. "Pat" Finnerty was well known and respected by the older residents to whom he was a familiar figure in the parish for many years. He was proud of his service as a regular  soldier in the 10th Hussars and moved to Fordsham with the first contingent of casualties in the First World War.

On discharge he settled in the village and married Miss Violet Webb of Fordsham. He was for a time in business on his own and later was a postman for many years until his retirement.

He was the Chairman and keen supporter of Frodsham Athletic Club. As a member of the Frodsham Conservative Club, he was, for some years, Captain of one of the teams in the Frodsham Bowling League. He was a member of the 1914-18 War Veterans Association and of the British Legion.

Throughout the last war he served in the Special Constabulary and received the Special Constabualry Medal. He is survived by his wife, two sons and three grandchildren. 

The funeral took place on Monday. Father McKinnan conducted a service at the house prior to the service in St. Luke's Church, conducted by Father Madden. Mrs. D. Holmes was the organist. The internment was in the parish churchyard..........

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Condition: About GVF

Code: 25929