Joseph Charles Brennan Explained

Joseph Charles Brennan
Birth Date:August 1818
Death Date:24 September 1872 (aged 54)
Birth Place:Probus, Cornwall
Death Place:Folkestone, Kent
Placeofburial:Shorncliffe Military Cemetery
Allegiance: United Kingdom
Rank:Sergeant
Branch: British Army
Unit:Royal Artillery
Battles:Bhutan War
Indian Mutiny
Awards:Victoria Cross

Joseph Charles Brennan VC (August 1818  - 24 September 1872) was an English 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 39 years old, and a Bombardier in the Royal Regiment of Artillery, British Army during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed took place on 3 April 1858 at Jhansi, India for which he was awarded the VC:

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Brennan was born in Probus, Cornwall. Also served in the Bhutan War. He later achieved the rank of Sergeant.

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