Henry Hartigan Explained

Henry Hartigan
Birth Date:March 1826
Death Date:29 October 1886 (aged 60)
Birth Place:Drumlea, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh
Death Place:Calcutta, British India
Placeofburial:Barrackpore New Cemetery
Rank:Lieutenant
Branch: British Army
Unit:9th Lancers
Battles:Crimean War
Awards:Victoria Cross

Henry Hartigan VC (March 1826  - 29 October 1886) was born Drumlea, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh 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 31 years old, and a Pensioned sergeant in the 9th Lancers, British Army during the Indian Mutiny when the following deeds took place for which he was awarded the VC:[1]

Further information

He later achieved the rank of lieutenant. He died in Calcutta, India on 29 October 1886.

References

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/22396/pages/2316 London Gazette