James Byrne (VC)
James Byrne VC 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.Details
Byrne was about 36 years old, and a private in the 86th Regiment of Foot, British Army during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed took place on 3 April 1858 at Jhansi, India for which he and Captain Henry Edward Jerome were awarded the VC.He later achieved the rank of sergeant. He died in north Dublin.The medal
His Victoria Cross is displayed at The Royal Ulster Rifles Museum in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
