John Divane | |
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Born | November 1823 Carrabane, County Galway |
Died | 1 December 1888 (aged 67) Penzance, Cornwall |
Buried | Penzance Cemetery |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service | British Army |
Rank | Private |
Unit | 60th Rifles |
Battles / wars | Indian Mutiny |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
John Divane (VC; November 1823 – 1 December 1888), also known as Devine and Duane, 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.