Andrew Moynihan

Andrew Moynihan
Leandro Preziosi, Portrait of an officer in the 8th Regiment (possibly Captain Andrew Moynihan VC), Malta 1866-1867
Born1 January 1830
Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Died18 May 1867 (aged 37)
Malta
Buried
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service/branch British Army
RankCaptain
Unit90th Regiment of Foot
8th Regiment of Foot
Battles/warsCrimean War
Indian Mutiny
AwardsVictoria Cross
Médaille militaire (France)
RelationsBerkeley Moynihan, 1st Baron Moynihan (son)

Andrew Moynihan, VC (1 January 1830 – 18 May 1867) 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.