Bernard Diamond | |
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Born | January 1827 Portglenone, County Antrim |
Died | 24 January 1892 Masterton, New Zealand | (aged 65)
Buried | Masterton Cemetery |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service | Bengal Army |
Rank | Sergeant |
Unit | Bengal Horse Artillery |
Battles / wars | |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
Bernard Diamond VC (January 1827 – 24 January 1892) in Portglenone, County Antrim, Ireland was a 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.