Henry Edward Kenny

Henry Edward Kenny 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 forces.

Details

He was 27 years old, and a Private in the 1st Bn., The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, British Army during the First World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC. On 25 September 1915 near Loos, France, Private Kenny went out on six different occasions under very heavy shell, rifle and machine-gun fire. Each time he carried in to a place of safety a wounded man who had been lying in the open. He was himself wounded as he handed the last wounded soldier over the parapet.

Further information

He later achieved the rank of Sergeant.

The medal

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Reference

See also

External links

  • [http://www.homeusers.prestel.co.uk/stewart/wokingcr.htm Location of grave and VC medal (Woking Crematorium)
This page has been migrated from the Victoria Cross Reference with permission.

 

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