John Augustus Conolly | |
|---|---|
 Depiction of the Siege of Sebastopol | |
| Born | 30 May 1829 Celbridge, County Kildare |
| Died | 23 December 1888 (aged 59) Curragh, County Kildare |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service |  British Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit | 49th Regiment of Foot Coldstream Guards |
| Battles / wars | Crimean War |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
Lieutenant Colonel John Augustus Conolly VC (30 May 1829 – 23 December 1888), born in Celbridge, County Kildare, Ireland, 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.