James Kenny (VC)

Template:Short description {{#invoke:Other people|otherPeople}} Template:Use dmy dates Template:Infobox military person James Kenny VC (c. 1824 – 3 October 1862) 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

He was approximately 33 years old, and a private in the 53rd Regiment of Foot (later, the King's Shropshire Light Infantry), British Army during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed on 16 November 1857 at the assault on the Secundra Bagh during the Relief of Lucknow led to the award of the Victoria Cross:

53rd Regiment. Private J. Kenny

Date of Act of Bravery: 16th November 1857

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He was killed in action, Mooltan, British India, on 2 October 1862.

References

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