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