James McGuire | |
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Born | c. 1827 Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Ireland |
Died | 22 December 1862 (aged 34–35) Derry, County Londonderry, Ireland |
Buried | Donagh Cemetery |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service | Bengal Army |
Years of service | 1849–1859 |
Rank | Sergeant |
Unit | 1st Bengal European Fusiliers |
Battles / wars | |
Awards | Victoria Cross (forfeited) |
James McGuire VC (c. 1827 – 22 December 1862) was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest British award. It was awarded for gallantry in the face of the enemy. The VC was later forfeited.