Thomas Laughnan
Recipient of the Victoria Cross
About Thomas Laughnan
Lived 1824 – 1864 (aged 39). Thomas Laughnan was an Irish.
Thomas Laughnan VC (August 1824 – 23 July 1864) 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 Gunner in the Bengal Artillery, Bengal Army during the Indian Mutiny when the following deeds took place at the Relief of Lucknow for which he was awarded the VC.
He died in County Galway on 23 July 1864.
The medal His Victoria Cross is displayed at the Royal Artillery Museum, Woolwich, London.
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Who was Thomas Laughnan?
recipient of the Victoria Cross
When was Thomas Laughnan born?
Thomas Laughnan was born on 1 August 1824 in Gort.
When did Thomas Laughnan die?
Thomas Laughnan died on 23 July 1864 in County Galway.
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Thomas Laughnan was Irish.
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