Denis Dempsey

Denis Dempsey

VC
Born1826
Rathmichael, Bray, County Wicklow[1]
Died10 January 1896 (aged 69-70)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Buried
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service / branch British Army
RankPrivate
Unit10th Regiment of Foot
Battles / warsIndian Mutiny
Awards Victoria Cross

Denis Dempsey VC (1826 – 10 January 1896) 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.

  1. ^ "The Lincolnshire Regiment". Retrieved 11 March 2013.