Irwin, Charles b. 1824 d. April 8, 1873 Indian Mutiny Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Private, 53rd Regiment, the King's Shropshire Light Infantry. On November 16, 1857, at the assault on the Secundra Bagh, Lucknow, India, although severely wounded through the right shoulder, Private Irwin was one of the first to enter the building under heavy fire. For most conspicuous bravery, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal in December, 1858. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Saint Mark's Churchyard, Magheraveely, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
Sleavon, Michael b. 1826 d. August 15, 1902 Indian Mutiny Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Corporal, in the Corps of Royal Engineers. On April 3, 1858, during the attack on the Fort at Jhansi, India, Corporal Sleavon maintained his lead position under a very heavy fire with cool and steady determination. For gallantry in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Bannagh Roman Catholic Churchyard, Ederney, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
b. 1824 d. April 8, 1873