Patrick Mullane VC (October 1858 – 20 November 1919) was a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. He later achieved the rank of regimental sergeant-major.

Early life

Mullane was born in Ahmednagar, Deccan, India, the son of Marguerite and Private Patrick Mullane, Royal Artillery.

Award details

He was about 21 years old, and a sergeant in the Royal Horse Artillery, British Army during the Second Anglo-Afghan War when the following deed took place during the battle of Maiwand for which he was awarded the VC:

Sothebys near sale of the medal 1904

thumb|right|300px|The artillery flee at the Battle of Maiwand

thumb|right|300px|Patrick Mullane VC action

The Sotheby's auction house in London were about to auction the medal that had previously been sold by Patrick Mullane's relatives.

References

Further reading

  • The Register of the Victoria Cross (This England, 1997)
  • Monuments to Courage (David Harvey, 1999)
  • Irish Winners of the Victoria Cross (Richard Doherty & David Truesdale, 2000)
  • Location of grave and VC medal (E. London)