British Victorian Cross Medal Recipient. Born in Ireland, he served as a Private in the 1st Battalion, 10th Regiment of Foot, British Army during Indian Mutiny. On August 12, 1857, at Lucknow India, he carried a powder-bag through a burning village for the purpose of mining a passage in the rear of the enemy's position. He was exposed to heavy fire and danger from the sparks which flew from the blazing houses. He was the first man to enter the village of Jugdispore on that day under most galling enemy fire. In a retreat from the town of Arrah, on March 14, 1858, he carried a mortally wounded officer for two miles to the safety of their own lines. For two of acts of bravery, he was awarded Victorian Cross in 1859.
British Victorian Cross Medal Recipient. Born in Ireland, he served as a Private in the 1st Battalion, 10th Regiment of Foot, British Army during Indian Mutiny. On August 12, 1857, at Lucknow India, he carried a powder-bag through a burning village for the purpose of mining a passage in the rear of the enemy's position. He was exposed to heavy fire and danger from the sparks which flew from the blazing houses. He was the first man to enter the village of Jugdispore on that day under most galling enemy fire. In a retreat from the town of Arrah, on March 14, 1858, he carried a mortally wounded officer for two miles to the safety of their own lines. For two of acts of bravery, he was awarded Victorian Cross in 1859.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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