John Park 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.

Details

He was approx. 19 years old, and a Sergeant in the 77th Regiment (later The Middlesex Regiment - Duke of Cambridge's Own) , British Army during the Crimean War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.

On 20 September and 5 November 1854 at the Battle of the Alma and Inkerman, Crimea, Sergeant Park showed great bravery. On 19 April 1855 he also distinguished himself at the taking of the Russian Rifle Pits, during which he was severely wounded. He showed great resolution at both attacks on the Redan.

Further information

The medal

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Reference

• Irish Winners of the Victoria Cross (Richard Doherty & David Truesdale, 2000)
• Monuments To Courage (David Harvey, 1999)
• The Register of the Victoria Cross (This England, 1997)

See also

External links

• The Middlesex Regiment 1755-1966 (detailed history of the original "Die Hards")

This page has been migrated from the Victoria Cross Reference with permission.