Denis Dynon | |
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Born | September 1822 Kilmannon, Queen's County |
Died | 16 February 1863 (aged 40-41) Dublin, Ireland |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service | British Army |
Rank | Sergeant |
Unit | 44th Regiment of Foot 53rd Regiment of Foot |
Battles / wars | First Anglo-Sikh War Second Anglo-Sikh War Indian Mutiny |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
Denis Dynon VC (September 1822 – 16 February 1863) 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.