Barry, John b. February 1, 1873 d. January 8, 1901 2nd Boer War Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. Born in Kilkenny, Ireland, he served as a Private in the 1st Battalion, Royal Irish Regiment, British Army. At Monument Hill, South Africa, in the late night of January 7 and early morning of January 8, 1901, Private Barry's position was attacked by enemy Boer forces. Although surrounded by the Boers, Private Barry fought and smashed the breach of his Maxim gun, thus rendering it useless to its captors. In doing so he gave his life for his fellow...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Belfast Cemetery, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
b. February 1, 1873 d. January 8, 1901