About Patrick Mahoney
Lived 1827 – 1857 (aged 29–30). Patrick Mahoney was a military personnel.
Patrick Mahoney VC (c. 1827 – 30 October 1857) 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 30 years old, and a sergeant in the 1st Madras European Fusiliers (later The Royal Dublin Fusiliers), Madras Army during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC:
For distinguished gallantry (whilst doing duty with the Volunteer Cavalry) in aiding in the capture of the Regimental Colour of the 1st Regiment Native Infantry, at Mungulwar, on the 21st of September, 1857.
(Extract from Field Force Orders of the late Major-General Havelock, dated 17 October 1857.)
He was killed in action at Lucknow, India, on 30 October 1857.
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Who was Patrick Mahoney?
recipient of the Victoria Cross
When was Patrick Mahoney born?
Patrick Mahoney was born in 1827 in Waterford.
When did Patrick Mahoney die?
Patrick Mahoney died on 30 October 1857 in Lucknow.
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Patrick Mahoney was a military personnel.
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