Indian Mutiny Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Kilcommon, Ireland, he served as a Private in the 9th Lancers, British Army. On June 19, 1857, in actions at Delhi, India, Private Purcell with the help of another Private, saved an officer when his battery was blown up. When Private Purcell’s horse was killed under him and his comrade was severely wounded, he remained by the officer and the wounded man. Private Purcell was killed a few weeks later, during another assault at Delhi, India. For most prestigious gallantry in the face of the enemy, he was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross on January 15, 1858.
Indian Mutiny Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Kilcommon, Ireland, he served as a Private in the 9th Lancers, British Army. On June 19, 1857, in actions at Delhi, India, Private Purcell with the help of another Private, saved an officer when his battery was blown up. When Private Purcell’s horse was killed under him and his comrade was severely wounded, he remained by the officer and the wounded man. Private Purcell was killed a few weeks later, during another assault at Delhi, India. For most prestigious gallantry in the face of the enemy, he was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross on January 15, 1858.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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