Patrick Green VC

Victoria Cross

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 (1824 - 19 July 1889) was born in Ballinasloe, County Galway

County Galway

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 and was an Irish

Ireland

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 recipient of the Victoria Cross

Victoria Cross

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, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British

United Kingdom

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 and Commonwealth

Commonwealth of Nations

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 forces.

Details

He was approximately 33 years old, and a private

Private (rank)

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 in the 75th Regiment of Foot

75th Regiment of Foot

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 (later The Gordon Highlanders

The Gordon Highlanders

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), British Army

British Army

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 during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed took place on 11 September 1857 at Delhi

Delhi

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, India

India

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, for which he was awarded the VC.
He later achieved the rank of colour-sergeant. He died in Cork

Cork (city)

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External links

• Location of grave and VC medal (Co. Cork)