Joseph Ward (VC)

Joseph Ward
Born1832
Kinsale, County Cork
Died23 November 1872 (aged 39–40)
Longford, Ireland
Buried
St John's Churchyard, Longford
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service / branch British Army
RankSergeant
Unit8th King's Royal Irish Hussars
Battles / warsIndian Mutiny
AwardsVictoria 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.