James Henry Reynolds
Lieutenant-Colonel James Henry Reynolds VC (3 February 1844 – 4 March 1932), born Kingstown (Dún Laoghaire), County Dublin, Ireland was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross for his actions at the Battle of Rorke's Drift, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. He was educated at Castleknock College and Trinity College, Dublin.
James Henry Reynolds | |
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| Born | 3 February 1844 Kingstown, County Dublin |
| Died | 4 March 1932 (aged 88) Victoria, London |
| Buried | St Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Kensal Green, London |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Years of service | 1868–1896 |
| Rank | Lieutenant-Colonel |
| Unit | Army Medical Department |
| Battles/wars | Anglo-Zulu War – Rorke's Drift |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
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