James Owens Military person

James Owens VC (1827 – 20 August 1901) was born in Killaine, Bailieborough, 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

James Owens
Birth dateJanuary 01, 1829
Birth place
County Cavan
Date of deathAugust 20, 1901
Place of death
Romford , Essex
Resting place
Borough of Brentwood

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Military person

award
Victoria Cross
military operations
Crimean War
military unit
49th (Princess Charlotte of Wales's) (Hertfordshire) Regiment of Foot

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