| Birth: | 1830 | | Death: | Apr. 8, 1857 | 
Crimean War Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Private in the 57th Middlesex Regiment, British Army. On June 23, 1855, at Sebastopol, Crimea, Private McCorrie threw over the parapet a live shell which had been thrown from the enemy's battery, saving the lives of his squad. For courage under fire, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal. (bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Search Amazon for Charles McCorrie | | | Burial:
Msida Bastion Cemetery
Msida
Northern Harbour, Malta |
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Record added: Sep 03, 2003
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