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Thomas Byrne (VC)
Thomas Byrne | |
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&sq=crain_ford&lang=en&file=File:Thomas_Byrne_VC,_21st_Lancers.jpg) Byrne circa 1899 | |
| Born | December 1866 York Street, Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | 15 March 1944 (aged 77) Canterbury, England |
| Buried | Canterbury City Cemetery 51°17′09″N 1°03′51″E / 51.285715°N 1.064139°E |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service |  British Army |
| Years of service | 1887 - 1909 |
| Rank | Private |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
Thomas Byrne, VC (December 1866 Dublin – 15 March 1944) was an Irish British Army soldier. He was the recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
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