About Henry Edward Kenny
Lived 1888 – 1979 (aged 90). Henry Edward Kenny was a British military personnel.
Henry Edward Kenny VC (; 27 July 1888 – 6 May 1979), was an English 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 Born in Woolwich, London, Kenny was 27 years old, and a private in the 1st Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, British Army during the First World War when the deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.
He later achieved the rank of sergeant and served with the Home Guard. He died on 6 May 1979 at the age of 90.
The Medal His VC is on display in the Lord Ashcroft Gallery at the Imperial War Museum, London.
Commemoration On 25 September 2015, the centenary of his deed, a commemorative paving stone was unveiled in Maryon Park, Charlton, London, near his place of birth.
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Who was Henry Edward Kenny?
recipient of the Victoria Cross (1888–1979)
When was Henry Edward Kenny born?
Henry Edward Kenny was born on 27 July 1888 in London Borough of Hackney.
When did Henry Edward Kenny die?
Henry Edward Kenny died on 6 May 1979 in Chertsey.
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Henry Edward Kenny was a military personnel.
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Henry Edward Kenny was British.
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