James Byrne Military person

James Byrne VC (1822 – 6 December 1872) 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

James Byrne
Birth dateJanuary 01, 1822
Birth place
County Wicklow
Date of deathDecember 06, 1872
Place of death
Dublin
Resting place
Dublin , Glasnevin Cemetery

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Military person

award
Victoria Cross
military operations
Indian Rebellion of 1857
military unit
86th (Royal County Down) Regiment of Foot

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