Thomas Laughnan | |
Birth Date: | August 1824 |
Death Date: | 23 July 1864 (aged 39-40) |
Birth Place: | Gort, County Galway |
Death Place: | County Galway |
Rank: | Gunner |
Branch: | Bengal Army |
Battles: | Indian Mutiny |
Awards: | Victoria Cross |
Thomas Laughnan VC (August 1824 – 23 July 1864) 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 approximately 33 years old, and a Gunner in the Bengal Artillery, Bengal Army during the Indian Mutiny when the following deeds took place at the Relief of Lucknow for which he was awarded the VC.
He died in County Galway on 23 July 1864.
His Victoria Cross is displayed at the Royal Artillery Museum, Woolwich, London.
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