Patrick Green (VC) explained

Patrick Green
Birth Date:1824
Death Date:19 July 1889 (aged 64-65)
Death Place:Cork
Placeofburial:Aghada Cemetery, Cork
Rank:Colour-Sergeant
Branch: British Army
Unit:75th Regiment of Foot
Battles:Indian Mutiny
Awards:Victoria Cross

Patrick Green VC (1824  - 19 July 1889) was born in Ballinasloe, County Galway 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 approximately 33 years old, and a private in the 75th Regiment of Foot (later The Gordon Highlanders), British Army during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed took place on 11 September 1857 at Delhi, India, for which he was awarded the VC.[1]

He later achieved the rank of colour-sergeant. He died in Cork.

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/22194/pages/4574 London Gazette