Andrew Moynihan
Andrew Moynihan, VC (1 January 1830 – 18 May 1867) was an English 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.
Andrew Moynihan | |
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Leandro Preziosi, Portrait of an officer in the 8th Regiment (possibly Captain Andrew Moynihan VC), Malta 1866-1867 | |
| Born | 1 January 1830 Wakefield, West Yorkshire |
| Died | 18 May 1867 (aged 37) Malta |
| Buried | Ta' Braxia Cemetery, Malta |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | 90th Regiment of Foot 8th Regiment of Foot |
| Battles/wars | Crimean War Indian Mutiny |
| Awards | Victoria Cross Médaille militaire (France) |
| Relations | Berkeley Moynihan, 1st Baron Moynihan (son) |
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