William Cosgrove

William Cosgrove

VC MSM
Born(1888-10-01)1 October 1888
Aghada, County Cork
Died14 July 1936(1936-07-14) (aged 47)
Millbank, London
Buried
Upper Aghada
AllegianceUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Service/branch British Army
Years of service1909–1935
RankStaff Sergeant
UnitRoyal Munster Fusiliers
Northumberland Fusiliers
Indian Territorial Force
Battles/warsFirst World War
Awards Victoria Cross
Meritorious Service Medal

William Cosgrove VC MSM (1 October 1888 – 14 July 1936) 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.