Patrick Green
British soldier, Victoria Cross recipient
About Patrick Green
Lived 1824 – 1889 (aged 64–65). Patrick Green was an Irish.
Patrick Green VC (1824 – 19 July 1889) was born in Ballinasloe, County Galway 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 approximately 33 years old, and a private in the 75th Regiment of Foot (later The Gordon Highlanders), British Army during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed took place on 11 September 1857 at Delhi, India, for which he was awarded the VC.
He later achieved the rank of colour-sergeant. He died in Cork.
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Who was Patrick Green?
British soldier, Victoria Cross recipient
When was Patrick Green born?
Patrick Green was born in 1824 in Ballinasloe.
When did Patrick Green die?
Patrick Green died on 19 July 1889 in Cork.
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Patrick Green was Irish.
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