Michael Sleavon

Michael Sleavon
Michael Sleavon
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Born 1826
Magheraculmoney, County Fermanagh
Died 15 August 1902 (aged 75-76)
Dromard, County Sligo
Buried at Bannagh Roman Catholic Churchyard, Ederney
Allegiance  United Kingdom
Service/branch Flag of the British Army.svg British Army
Rank Corporal
Unit Royal Engineers
Battles/wars Indian Mutiny
Awards Victoria Cross

Michael Sleavon VC (1826 Magheraculmoney, County Fermanagh15 August 1902, Dromard, County Sligo) was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross.

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At the age of 31, Sleavon was a corporal in the Corps of Royal Engineers during the Indian Mutiny. On 3 April 1858 at Jhansi, India, his actions led to the award of the Victoria Cross:

For determined bravery at the attack of the Fort of Jhansi, on the 3rd of April, 1858, in maintaining his position at the head of a sap, and continuing the work under a heavy fire, with a cool and steady determination worthy of the highest praise.[1]

Further information

He died in Dromard, County Sligo on 15 August 1902 and was buried in Bannagh Roman Catholic Churchyard, Tubrid, County Fermanagh.

References

  1. ^ London Gazette: no. 22324. p. 4032. 19 June 1860. Retrieved 18 September 2009.

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