Patrick Mahoney

Patrick Mahoney
Born 1827
Waterford, Ireland
Died 30 October 1857 (aged 29–30)
Lucknow, British India
Allegiance  United Kingdom
Service/branch Madras Army
Rank Sergeant
Unit 1st Madras European Fusiliers
Battles/wars Indian Mutiny
Awards Victoria Cross

Patrick Mahoney VC (1827 – 30 October 1857) was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

Details

He was about 30 years old, and a sergeant in the 1st Madras European Fusiliers (later The Royal Dublin Fusiliers), Madras Army during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC:

For distinguished gallantry (whilst doing duty with the Volunteer Cavalry) in aiding in the capture of the Regimental Colour of the 1st Regiment Native Infantry, at Mungulwar, on the 21st of September, 1857.

(Extract from Field Force Orders of the late Major-General Havelock, dated 17 October 1857.)[1]

He was killed in action at Lucknow, India, on 30 October 1857.

References

  1. The London Gazette: no. 22154. p. 2957. 18 June 1858. Retrieved 18 September 2009.
This article is issued from Wikipedia - version of the Monday, February 15, 2016. The text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share Alike but additional terms may apply for the media files.