Joseph Charles Brennan


Joseph Charles Brennan VC was an English 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.
He was about 39 years old, and a Bombardier in the Royal Regiment of Artillery, British Army during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed took place on 3 April 1858 at Jhansi, India for which he was awarded the VC:

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Brennan was born in Probus, Cornwall. Also served in the Bhutan War. He later achieved the rank of Sergeant.