Edward Jennings (VC)
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Ballinrobe, County Mayo
North Shields, England
United KingdomEdward Jennings | |
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| Born | c. 1820 Ballinrobe, County Mayo |
| Died | 10 May 1889 North Shields, England |
| Buried | Preston Cemetery, North Shields |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service | Bengal Army |
| Rank | Rough Rider |
| Unit | Bengal Artillery |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
Edward Jennings VC (c. 1820 – 10 May 1889) 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.
He was approximately 37 years old, and a Rough-Rider in the Bengal Artillery, Bengal Army during the Indian Mutiny when the following deeds took place at the Relief of Lucknow for which he was awarded the VC:
Elected respectively, under the 13th clause of the Royal Warrant of the 29th of January, 1856, by the Officers and non-commissioned officers generally, and by the private soldiers of each troop or battery, for conspicuous gallantry at the relief of Lucknow, from the 14th to the 22nd of November, 1857.[1]