Boyd-Rochfort, George Arthur b. January 1, 1880 d. August 7, 1940 World War I Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Middleton Park, Ireland, he served as a 2nd Lieutenant in the 1st Battalion, Scots Guards, British Army. On August 13, 1915, 2nd Lieutenant Boyd-Rochfort was in charge of a work party at a communication trench near La Bessee Canal, France. Suddenly a German motor landed on the side of the parapet of the communication trench where 2nd Lieutenant Boyd-Rochfort was standing. Instead of stepping back into safety he shouted to his men to look out, rushed...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Castletown Old Churchyard, Castletown Gheoghegan, County Westmeath, Ireland
Flinn, Thomas b. August, 1842 d. August 10, 1892 Indian Mutiny Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Athlone, Ireland, he served as a Drummer in the 64th Regiment, later North Staffordshire Regiment, British Army. On November 28, 1857, at Cawnpore, India, during a charge on the enemy's artillery guns, Drummer Flinn, although wounded went forward and engaged the enemy. In a hand-to-hand encounter with two of the rebel artillerymen, he killed them and captured the artillery piece. For gallantry in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Victoria...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Cornamagh R.C. Cemetery, Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland Plot: [unmarked]
Pakenham, Edward Michael b. March 19, 1778 d. January 8, 1815 British Army General. The Sixth Earl of Longford, he was born at Pakenham Hall, County Westmeath, Ireland and went to school at the Royal School, Armagh. By the age of 16 he was commissioned a Lieutenant in the 92nd Foot regiment and was promoted to Captain within two months. He continued to advance at a rapid pace and was a Major General by 1812. His sister married the Duke of Wellington and General Pakenham served under him in the Peninsula War. On May 3 to May 5, 1811 he secured a British...[Read More] (Bio by: Tom Todd) Killucan Cemetery, Killucan, County Westmeath, Ireland Plot: Pakenham family vault
b. January 1, 1880 d. August 7, 1940
