Patrick Mahoney
Patrick Mahoney | |
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Indian Mutiny | |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
Patrick Mahoney VC (c. 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
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
- ^ "No. 22154". The London Gazette. 18 June 1858. p. 2957.
- 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.
- ISBN 1-899243-00-3(Dept of Economic Development 1995)
- Monuments to Courage(David Harvey, 1999)
- ISBN 185182491X)