Philip Smith (VC)
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For other people with the same name, see Philip Smith (disambiguation).
Philip Smith VC (1829 – 16 January 1906) 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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Born | c. 1829 Lurgan, County Cavan |
Died | 16 January 1906 Dublin |
Buried | Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin |
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Rank | Lance Sergeant |
Unit | 17th Regiment of Foot |
Battles/wars | Crimean War |
Awards | Victoria Cross Médaille militaire (France) |
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