Martin O'Meara

Martin O'Meara
Private Martin O'Meara c. 1915–16
Born(1885-11-06)6 November 1885
Terryglass, Lorrha, Ireland
Died20 December 1935(1935-12-20) (aged 50)
Perth, Western Australia
Buried
Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth
AllegianceAustralia
BranchAustralian Imperial Force
Service years1915–1919
RankSergeant
Unit16th Battalion
Conflicts
AwardsVictoria Cross

Martin O'Meara, VC (6 November 1885 – 20 December 1935) was an Irish-born Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

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