James McGuire (VC)

James McGuire
Bornc. 1827
Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Ireland
Died22 December 1862 (aged 34–35)
Derry, County Londonderry, Ireland
Buried
Donagh Cemetery
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service / branchBengal Army
Years of service1849–1859
RankSergeant
Unit1st Bengal European Fusiliers
Battles / wars
AwardsVictoria Cross (forfeited)

James McGuire VC (c. 1827 – 22 December 1862) was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest British award. It was awarded for gallantry in the face of the enemy. The VC was later forfeited.


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