James Kenny (VC)

For other people named James Kenny, see James Kenny (disambiguation).

James Kenny
Bornc. 1824
Dublin, Ireland
Died2 October 1862 (aged 37–38)
Mooltan, British India
Buried
Mooltan Cemetery
Allegiance United Kingdom
Branch British Army
Service years † 1862
RankPrivate
Unit53rd Regiment of Foot
ConflictsIndian Mutiny
AwardsVictoria Cross

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.

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