John Kenneally

For the Irish hurler, see John Kenneally (hurler). For the Australian radio presenter, see John Kenneally (radio presenter).

John Patrick Kenneally
Birth nameLeslie Jackson
Born
Balsall Heath, Birmingham, England
Allegiance United Kingdom
Branch British Army
Service years1939–1948
RankSergeant
Service number2722925
UnitHonourable Artillery Company
Irish Guards
1st Guards Parachute Battalion
ConflictsWorld War II
Palestine Emergency
Awards Victoria Cross

Sergeant John Patrick Kenneally (né Leslie Jackson) VC (15 March 1921 – 27 September 2000) was an English 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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