John Murray (Irish soldier)

John Murray

VC
John Murray; VC
Born	1837; Birr, County Offaly
Died	7 November 1911 (aged 73–74); Derrinlogh, County Offaly
Buried	Eglish Churchyard, County Offaly
Allegiance	United Kingdom
Service / branch	British Army
Years of service	1852–1873
Rank	Sergeant
Unit	68th (Durham) Regiment of Foot (Light Infantry)
Battles / wars	Crimean War; New Zealand Wars
Awards	Victoria Cross; Crimea Medal, Sebastopol, Inkermann, Balaclava, Alma clasps; Long Service & Good Conduct Medal; Turkish Crimea Medal; Visit to Ireland Medal, 1900

John Murray VC (February 1837 – 7 November 1911) 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.

^ "John Murray VC". Victoria Cross Online. 13 March 2022. Retrieved 6 November 2023.
^ "Coin, Medal and Banknote Auction, 14 June 2012: Sale 34—Gallantry". Corbits. 2012. Retrieved 6 November 2023.

[1] "John Murray VC". Victoria Cross Online. 13 March 2022. Retrieved 6 November 2023.

[2] "Coin, Medal and Banknote Auction, 14 June 2012: Sale 34—Gallantry". Corbits. 2012. Retrieved 6 November 2023.

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John Murray VC

Born	1837 Birr, County Offaly
Died	7 November 1911 (aged 73–74) Derrinlogh, County Offaly
Buried	Eglish Churchyard, County Offaly
Allegiance	United Kingdom
Service / branch	British Army
Years of service	1852–1873
Rank	Sergeant
Unit	68th (Durham) Regiment of Foot (Light Infantry)
Battles / wars	Crimean War New Zealand Wars
Awards	Victoria Cross Crimea Medal, Sebastopol, Inkermann, Balaclava, Alma clasps Long Service & Good Conduct Medal Turkish Crimea Medal^[1] Visit to Ireland Medal, 1900^[2]