George Richardson Military person

George Richardson VC (1 August 1831 – 28 January 1923) was born in Derrylane, Killeshandra, County Cavan 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.

Personal facts

George Richardson
Birth dateAugust 01, 1831
Birth place
County Cavan , Killeshandra
Date of deathJanuary 28, 1923
Place of death
London Ontario , Canada
Resting place
Toronto

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Military person

award
Victoria Cross
military operations
Fenian raids
Indian Rebellion of 1857
military unit
34th (Cumberland) Regiment of Foot

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