John McGovern (VC)

John McGovern
Born(1825-05-16)16 May 1825
Tullyhaw, County Cavan
Died22 November 1888(1888-11-22) (aged 63)
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Buried
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Hamilton
Allegiance United Kingdom
BranchBengal Army
Service years1845–1862
RankCorporal
Unit1st Bengal European Fusiliers
Conflicts
AwardsVictoria Cross

John McGovern VC (16 May 1825 – 22 November 1888) (Also known as McGOWAN) 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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