Joseph Ward | |
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Born | 1832 Kinsale, County Cork |
Died | 23 November 1872 (aged 39–40) Longford, Ireland |
Buried | St John's Churchyard, Longford |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service | British Army |
Rank | Sergeant |
Unit | 8th King's Royal Irish Hussars |
Battles / wars | Indian Mutiny |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
Joseph Ward VC (Irish: Seosamh Mac an Bháird; 1832 – 23 November 1872) was born in Kinsale, County Cork, and 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.