George Gardiner (VC)

George Gardiner

VC DCM
George Gardiner; VC DCM
Born	c. 1821; Warrenpoint, County Down
Died	17 November 1891 (aged 69–70); Lifford, County Donegal
Buried	Clonleigh Churchyard, Lifford
Allegiance	United Kingdom
Service/branch	British Army
Rank	Colour-Sergeant
Unit	57th Regiment of Foot
Battles/wars	Crimean War; New Zealand Wars;
Awards	Victoria Cross; Distinguished Conduct Medal; Crimea medal with Balaclava, Inkermann, Sebastopol clasps; New Zealand War Medal, 1860–66; Long Service & Good Conduct Medal; Turkish Crimea Medal;

George Gardiner VC DCM (c. 1821 – 17 November 1891) was born in Clonallon, Warrenpoint, County Down and 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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