James McGuire (VC)

James McGuire

VC
Bornc. 1827
Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Ireland
Died22 December 1862 (aged 34–35)
Derry, Ireland
Buried
Donagh Cemetery
Allegiance United Kingdom
BranchBengal Army
Service years1849–1859
RankSergeant
Unit1st Bengal European Fusiliers
Conflicts
AwardsVictoria Cross (forfeited)

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

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