James Edward Ignatius Masterson

Major James Edward Ignatius Masterson VC (20 June 1862 – 24 December 1935) 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.

James Edward Ignatius Masterson
Born20 June 1862
Birr, County Offaly, Ireland
Died24 December 1935 (aged 73)
Waterlooville, Hampshire
Buried
Hulbert Road Cemetery, Waterlooville
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service/branch British Army
Years of service1881 – 1912, 1914 – 1915
RankMajor
UnitRoyal Irish Fusiliers
Devonshire Regiment
King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment
Battles/wars1882 Anglo-Egyptian War
Tirah Campaign
Second Boer War
World War I
AwardsVictoria Cross
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