Nevill Josiah Aylmer Coghill | |
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Born | Drumcondra, County Dublin | 25 January 1852
Died | 22 January 1879 Buffalo River, South Africa | (aged 26)
Buried | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service | British Army |
Rank | Lieutenant |
Unit | 1st Battalion, 24th Regiment of Foot |
Battles / wars | Anglo-Zulu War |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
Nevill Josiah Aylmer Coghill VC (25 January 1852 – 22 January 1879) was an Irish officer in the British Army and 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.