John Divane
John Divane | |
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John Divane (VC; November 1823 – 1 December 1888), also known as Devine and Duane, 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.
Biography
He was born in Carrabane,
Apparently only semi-literate, Duane put "the tail" on the wrong side of his "u" on his signature, which led to confusion about the correct spelling of his surname in official records. Duane is one of several soldiers from Carrabane (modern Kilconierin-Lickerrig-Clostoken parish) to fight with distinction in theatres of war throughout the nineteenth century.
Victoria Cross award
He was approximately 34 years old, and a
For distinguished gallantry in heading a successful charge made by the Beeloochee and Seikh Troops on one of the Enemy's trenches before Delhi, on the 10th of September, 1857. He leaped out of our trenches, closely followed by the Native Troops, and was shot down from the top of the Enemy's breastworks. Elected by the Privates of the Regiment.[2]
References
- ^ "VC and general to be celebrated". The Cornishman. 18 June 2015. p. 11.
- ^ "No. 22347". The London Gazette. 20 January 1860. p. 178.
Sources
- The Register of the Victoria Cross (1981, 1988 and 1997).
- Clarke, Brian D. H. (1986). "A register of awards to Irish-born officers and men". The Irish Sword. XVI (64): 185–287.
- Ireland's VCs(Dept of Economic Development, 1995).
- Monuments to Courage(David Harvey, 1999).
- Irish Winners of the Victoria Cross(Richard Doherty & David Truesdale, 2000).
External links
- Location of grave and VC medal (Cornwall)
- John Divane at Find a Grave