| John Sinnott | |
| Birth Date: | 1829 |
| Death Date: | 20 July 1896 (aged 66-67) |
| Birth Place: | Wexford, Ireland |
| Death Place: | Clapham, London |
| Placeofburial: | Battersea New Cemetery, Morden |
| Rank: | Sergeant |
| Branch: | British Army |
| Battles: | Indian Mutiny |
| Awards: | Victoria Cross |
John Sinnott VC (1829 - 20 July 1896) was born in Wexford 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 28 years old, and a lance corporal in the 84th Regiment (later the 2nd Battalion, York and Lancaster Regiment), British Army during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed took place on 6 October 1857 at Lucknow, British India for which he was awarded the VC:
Elected by the regiment. He later achieved the rank of Sergeant. He died at Clapham, London on 20 July 1896.
His Victoria Cross is displayed at The York & Lancaster Regiment Museum, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England.
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