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PVT John McGovern

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PVT John McGovern

Birth
County Cavan, Ireland
Death
22 Nov 1888 (aged 63)
Hamilton, Hamilton Municipality, Ontario, Canada
Burial
Burlington, Halton Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada
Plot
Section E, Lot 53
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Indian Rebellion Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Private in the 1st Bengal Fusiliers, Indian Army. At Delhi, India, June 23, 1857, Private McGovern carried a wounded comrade to safety under heavy enemy fire at the risk of his own life. For gallantry during the whole period of these operations, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal.
Indian Rebellion Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Private in the 1st Bengal Fusiliers, Indian Army. At Delhi, India, June 23, 1857, Private McGovern carried a wounded comrade to safety under heavy enemy fire at the risk of his own life. For gallantry during the whole period of these operations, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal.

Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith

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  • Added: Dec 25, 2002
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7033122/john-mcgovern: accessed ), memorial page for PVT John McGovern (16 May 1825–22 Nov 1888), Find a Grave Memorial ID 7033122, citing Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, Burlington, Halton Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada; Maintained by Find a Grave.