Awards & Winners

William Coffey

Date of Birth 05-August-1829
Place of Birth Knocklong
(Republic of Ireland)
Nationality United Kingdom
Profession Soldier
William Coffey VC DCM, born in Knocklong, County Limerick, 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.

Awards by William Coffey

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1855


Victoria Cross
(In recognition of most conspicuous bravery that took place on 29th March, 1855 as Private of the 34th Regiment of Foot during the Crimean War.)