William Coffey Military person

William Coffey VC DCM (5 August 1829 – 13 July 1875), born in Knocklong, County Limerick, 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

Birth date	August 05, 1829
Birth place	Knocklong , County Limerick
Date of death	July 13, 1875
Place of death	Chesterfield , Derbyshire
Resting place	Chesterfield

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Military person

award	Distinguished Conduct Medal Médaille militaire Victoria Cross
military operations	Crimean War Indian Rebellion of 1857
military branch	British Army
military unit	34th (Cumberland) Regiment of Foot