Patrick Graham
Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross
About Patrick Graham
Lived 1837 – 1875 (aged 37–38).
Patrick Graham VC (1837 – 3 June 1875) was born in St Michael's Parish, Dublin 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 20 years old, and a private in the 90th Regiment of Foot (later The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)), British Army during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC:
He died in Dublin on 3 June 1875. His Victoria Cross is displayed in the Cameronians Regimental Museum at Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
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Who was Patrick Graham?
Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross
When was Patrick Graham born?
Patrick Graham was born in 1837 in Dublin.
When did Patrick Graham die?
Patrick Graham died on 3 June 1875 in Dublin.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Patrick Graham (VC)
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