About Joseph Charles Brennan
Lived 1818 – 1872 (aged 53–54). Joseph Charles Brennan was a British military personnel.
Joseph Charles Brennan VC (August 1818 – 24 September 1872) 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.
He was about 39 years old, and a Bombardier in the Royal Regiment of Artillery, British Army during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed took place on 3 April 1858 at Jhansi, India for which he was awarded the VC:
Further information Brennan was born in Probus, Cornwall. Also served in the Bhutan War. He later achieved the rank of Sergeant.
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Recipient of the Victoria Cross (1818-1872)
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Joseph Charles Brennan was born in 1818 in Probus.
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Joseph Charles Brennan died on 24 September 1872 in Folkestone.
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Joseph Charles Brennan was a military personnel.
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