| Birth: | Jun. 18, 1874 | | Death: | Jan. 19, 1907 | 
Tirah Campaign Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Lieutenant in the Derbyshire Regiment, British Army. During the attack on the Dargai Hirghts, Tirah, India, October 20, 1897, when a Captain was struck down, Lieutenant Pennell ran to his assistance under a hail of bullets, to carry and drag him back to cover. For most prestigious gallantry, he was promoted Captain and awarded the Victoria Cross Medal. (bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Search Amazon for Henry Pennell | | | Burial:
St Gregory Churchyard
Dawlish
Devon, England |
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Record added: Nov 21, 2003
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