Michael Sleavon

Michael Sleavon VC (1826 in Magheraculmoney, County Fermanagh 15 August 1902, in Dromard, County Sligo) was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross.

Michael Sleavon
Born1826
Magheraculmoney, County Fermanagh
Died15 August 1902 (aged 75-76)
Dromard,Kesh County Fermanagh
Buried
Bannagh Roman Catholic Churchyard, Ederney
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service/branch British Army
RankCorporal
UnitRoyal Engineers
Battles/warsIndian Mutiny
AwardsVictoria Cross

Details

At the age of 31, Sleavon was a corporal in the Corps of Royal Engineers during the Indian Mutiny. On 3 April 1858 at Jhansi, India, his actions led to the award of the Victoria Cross:

For determined bravery at the attack of the Fort of Jhansi, on the 3rd of April, 1858, in maintaining his position at the head of a sap, and continuing the work under a heavy fire, with a cool and steady determination worthy of the highest praise.[1]

Further information

He died in Dromard, County Sligo on 15 August 1902 and was buried in Bannagh Roman Catholic Churchyard, Tubrid, County Fermanagh.

References

  1. "No. 22324". The London Gazette. 19 June 1860. p. 4032.

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