| Surname: | Hanley |
| Initials: | M J |
| Rank: | Staff Sergeant |
| Army Number: | -1276 |
| Notes: | MPSC. 12/10/1892 he enlisted in the Royal Irish Fusiliers, No. 4282, age 18 years, occupation Clerk, born Bangalore, India. Elder brother John serving in Royal Irish Fusiliers and younger brother Robert serving in the Royal Artillery. 9/7/1902 transferred to MPSC Sgt, 4/3/1903 S/Sgt, 7/1/1911 discharged at Devonport, medically unfit for further service. Awarded the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, Army Order 92 of 1911. Served Home 12/10/1892 to 22/10/1899, South Africa 23/10/1899 to 9/3/1900, Home 10/3/1900 to 13/3/1903, Jamaica 14/3/1903 to 31/1/1906, Home 1/2/1906 to 7/1/1911 to discharge medically unfit. 4/2/1899 married Margaret O'Sullivan at Colchester. Martin James Hanley He has the same No. as A/Cpl. G W Fell, MFP. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/205 Page: 134 July 9, 1901) |
| Citation: | Clasp: Relief of Ladysmith awarded as Sgt, 2 Royal Irish Fusiliers.Also on 1 Royal Irish Fusiliers Roll WO 100/205, page 71, dated 12/7/1901 which has been cancelled. |