Reminder: Victoria Cross: Sgt Luke O'Connor, 23rd Regt, on 20 Septe... @ Fri 20 Sep 2013 18:00 - 19:00 (On This Day)

more details » Victoria Cross: Sgt Luke O'Connor, 23rd Regt, on 20 September 1854, at the Battle of the Alma, he was advancing between two officers, carrying the Colour, when one of them was mortally wounded. Sergeant O'Connor was also shot at the same time, but recovering himself, he snatched up the Colour from the ground and continued to carry it until the end of the action, although urged to retire to the rear on account of his wounds. He also acted with great gallantry at the assault on the Redan (8 September 1855) where he was shot through both thighs. First man of the Army to perform an action subsequently rewarded with the VC When Fri 20 Sep 2013 18:00 – 19:00 Athens Where Pischane, Crimea Ukraine (map) Calendar On This Day Who (Guest list has been hidden at organiser's request)

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