Patrick Mahoney


Patrick Mahoney 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.

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He was about 30 years old, and a sergeant in the 1st Madras European Fusiliers, Madras Army during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC:

For distinguished gallantry in aiding in the capture of the Regimental Colour of the 1st Regiment Native Infantry, at Mungulwar, on the 21st of September, 1857.




He was killed in action at Lucknow, India, on 30 October 1857.