Michael Sleavon | |
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| Born | 1826 Magheraculmoney, County Fermanagh |
| Died | August 15, 1902 (aged 75-76) Dromard, County Sligo |
| Buried | Bannagh Roman Catholic Churchyard, Ederney |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland |
| Branch |  British Army |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit | Royal Engineers |
| Battles / wars | Indian Mutiny |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
Michael Sleavon VC (1826 Magheraculmoney, County Fermanagh – 15 August 1902, Dromard, County Sligo) was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross.
Details[]
At the age of 31, Sleavon was a corporal in the Corps of Royal Engineers during the Indian Mutiny. On 3 April 1858 at Jhansi, India, his actions led to the award of the Victoria Cross:
For determined bravery at the attack of the Fort of Jhansi, on the 3rd of April, 1858, in maintaining his position at the head of a sap, and continuing the work under a heavy fire, with a cool and steady determination worthy of the highest praise.[1]
Further information[]
He died in Dromard, County Sligo on 15 August 1902 and was buried in Bannagh Roman Catholic Churchyard, Tubrid, County Fermanagh.
References[]
- ↑ "No. 22324". 19 June 1860. https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/22324/page/
Listed in order of publication year
- The Register of the Victoria Cross (1981, 1988 and 1997)
- Clarke, Brian D. H. (1986). "A register of awards to Irish-born officers and men". pp. 185–287.
- Irelands VCs ISBN 1-899243-00-3 (Dept of Economic Development 1995)
- The Sapper VCs (Gerald Napier, 1998)
- Monuments to Courage (David Harvey, 1999)
- Irish Winners of the Victoria Cross (Richard Doherty & David Truesdale, 2000)
External links[]
- Royal Engineers Museum Sappers VCs
- Location of grave and VC medal (Co. Fermanagh, Northern Ireland)
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