Timothy O'Hea

Timothy O'Hea
Timothy O'Hea VC
Born11 Jun 1843
Schull, County Cork
Died1874 aged 31
Sturt Stony Desert, in the far south western border area of Queensland Australia
Buried
body never recovered
Allegiance United Kingdom
Branch British Army
RankPrivate
Unit1st Battalion, Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own)
AwardsVictoria Cross

Timothy O'Hea VC (1843 – 1874), born in Schull, County Cork, was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for valour that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. His is the only award issued for an act in Canada.

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