James Edward Ignatius Masterson Military person

Major James Edward Ignatius Masterson VC (20 June 1862 – 24 December 1935) 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.

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Birth date	June 20, 1862
Date of death	December 24, 1935
Place of death	Hampshire , Waterlooville
Resting place	Waterlooville

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Military person

award	Victoria Cross
military operations	Anglo-Egyptian War (1882) Second Boer War Tirah Campaign World War I
military branch	British Army
military unit	Devonshire Regiment King's Own Royal Regiment (Lancaster) Royal Irish Fusiliers