John Byrne | |
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| Born | September 1832 Castlecomer, County Kilkenny, Ireland |
| Died | 10 July 1879 (aged 46) Caerleon, Monmouthshire, Wales |
| Buried | St Woolos Cemetery, Wales |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service | British Army |
| Years of service | 1850–1872 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | 68th Regiment of Foot |
| Battles / wars | Crimean War New Zealand Wars |
| Awards | Victoria Cross Distinguished Conduct Medal |
John Byrne, VC, DCM (September 1832 – 10 July 1879) was a British Army soldier and an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.