Joseph Bradshaw (VC)
Joseph Bradshaw (1835 – 29 August 1893), born in Pettigreen, Dromkeen, County Limerick,[1] 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.
Joseph Bradshaw | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1835 Dromkeen, County Limerick |
| Died | 29 August 1893 (aged 57-58) St Johns, Limerick |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service/ |  British Army |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit | 2nd Battalion, The Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own) |
| Battles/wars | Crimean War Indian Mutiny |
| Awards | Victoria Cross Médaille Militaire |
Details
Bradshaw was approximately 20 years old, and a private in the 2nd Battalion, The Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own), British Army during the Crimean War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.[2]
On 22 April 1855 in the Crimea, Private Bradshaw and another private (Robert Humpston), on their own attacked and captured a Russian rifle pit situated among the rocks overhanging the Woronzoff Road. The pit was occupied every night by the Russians and its capture and subsequent destruction was of great importance.[3]
Further information
He later achieved the rank of corporal. He died at St Johns, Limerick, County Limerick 29 August 1893.[4]
His Victoria Cross is displayed at the Royal Green Jackets (Rifles) Museum, Winchester, Hampshire, England.[5]
References
- "Joseph Bradshaw VC - Victoria Cross". www.vconline.org.uk. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
- Brazier, Kevin (2015). The Complete Victoria Cross: A Full Chronological Record of All Holders of Britain's Highest Award for Gallantry. Casemate Publishers. ISBN 978-1-4738-7206-6. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
- "No. 21971". The London Gazette. 24 February 1857. p. 663.
- "Joseph Bradshaw". www.memorialstovalour.co.uk. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
- "Old Limerick Journal" (PDF). Retrieved 22 May 2020.
Listed in order of publication year
- The Register of the Victoria Cross (1981, 1988 and 1997)
- Clarke, Brian D. H. (1986). "A register of awards to Irish-born officers and men". The Irish Sword. XVI (64): 185–287.
- Ireland's VCs (Dept of Economic Development, 1995)
- Monuments to Courage (David Harvey, 1999)
- Irish Winners of the Victoria Cross (Richard Doherty & David Truesdale, 2000)
External links
- Location of grave and VC medal (Co. Limerick, Ireland)