Henry Gore-Browne

Henry Gore-Browne
Birth nameHenry George Browne
Born(1830-09-30)30 September 1830
Newtown, County Roscommon
Died15 November 1912(1912-11-15) (aged 82)
Shanklin, Isle of Wight
Buried
St Mary the Virgin Churchyard, Brook, Isle of Wight
Allegiance United Kingdom
Branch British Army
RankColonel
Unit32nd Regiment of Foot
100th Regiment of Foot
ConflictsIndian Mutiny
AwardsVictoria Cross
Alma materTrinity College Dublin
Other workDeputy Governor of the Isle of Wight

Colonel Henry George Gore-Browne VC (30 September 1830 – 15 November 1912) was born in Newtown, County Roscommon and 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.

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