Henry Hartigan
Recipient of the Victoria Cross
About Henry Hartigan
Lived 1826 – 1886 (aged 59–60).
Henry Hartigan VC (March 1826 – 29 October 1886) was born Drumlea, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh and 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 31 years old, and a Pensioned sergeant in the 9th Lancers, British Army during the Indian Mutiny when the following deeds took place for which he was awarded the VC:
Further information He later achieved the rank of lieutenant. He died in Calcutta, India on 29 October 1886.
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Who was Henry Hartigan?
recipient of the Victoria Cross
When was Henry Hartigan born?
Henry Hartigan was born in 1826 in Enniskillen.
When did Henry Hartigan die?
Henry Hartigan died on 29 October 1886 in Kolkata.
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