James Kenny (VC)
James Kenny | |
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James Kenny VC (c. 1824 – 3 October 1862) was a 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 approximately 33 years old, and a
Relief of Lucknow
led to the award of the Victoria Cross:
53rd Regiment. Private J. Kenny
Date of Act of Bravery: 16th November 1857
For conspicuous bravery at the taking of the Secundra Bagh, at Lucknow, on the 16th of November, 1857, and for volunteering to
bring up ammunition to his Company, under a very severe cross fire. Elected by the private soldiers of the Regiment.
He was killed in action,
British India
, on 2 October 1862.
References
- ^ "No. 22212". The London Gazette. 24 December 1858. p. 5513.
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