Allegiance United Kingdom Place of burial Toronto, Canada Unit 34th Regiment of Foot Service/branch British Army | Name George Richardson Rank Sergeant Role Armed force officer Awards Victoria Cross | |
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Born 1 August 1831
Derrylane, Killeshandra, County Cavan ( 1831-08-01 ) Buried at Prospect Cemetery, Toronto, Ontario Battles/wars Indian Mutiny
Fenian Raids Died January 28, 1923, London, Canada Battles and wars Indian Rebellion of 1857, Fenian raids | ||
George Richardson VC (1 August 1831 – 28 January 1923) was born in Derrylane, Killeshandra, County Cavan the son of John and Anne Richardson. He became 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 27 years old, and a private in the 34th Regiment of Foot (later The Border Regiment), British Army during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC:
At Kewanie, Trans-Gogra, on the 27th of April. 1859, for determined courage in having, although severely wounded,—one arm being disabled,—closed with and secured a Rebel Sepoy armed with a loaded revolver.
He emigrated to Canada and joined a Canadian army unit and achieved the rank of sergeant. He died London, Ontario, Canada on 28 January 1923.