John Augustus Conolly

Recipient of the Victoria Cross

Died when: 59 years 207 days (714 months)
Star Sign: Gemini

 

Lieutenant Colonel John Augustus Conolly VC (30 May 1829 – 23 December 1888), born in Celbridge, County Kildare, Ireland, 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.

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