Patrick Graham (VC) explained

Patrick Graham
Birth Date:1837
Death Date:3 June
Birth Place:Dublin, Ireland
Death Place:Dublin
Placeofburial:Arbour Hill Cemetery, Dublin
Allegiance: United Kingdom
Rank:Private
Unit:90th Regiment of Foot
Battles:Indian Mutiny
Awards:Victoria Cross

Patrick Graham VC (1837  - 3 June 1875) was born in St Michael's Parish, Dublin 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 20 years old, and a private in the 90th Regiment of Foot (later The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)), British Army during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC:

He died in Dublin on 3 June 1875. His Victoria Cross is displayed in the Cameronians Regimental Museum at Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

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