Awards & Winners

Thomas Henry Kavanagh

Date of Birth 15-July-1821
Place of Birth Mullingar
(Ireland, County Westmeath)
Nationality Republic of Ireland
Thomas Henry Kavanagh VC was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. He is one of only five civilians to be awarded the VC.

Awards by Thomas Henry Kavanagh

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1857


Victoria Cross
(In recognition of most conspicuous bravery that took place on 9th November, 1857 as Civilian in the Bengal Civil Service during the Indian Mutiny.)