George Gardiner (VC)

George Gardiner

Bornc. 1821
Warrenpoint, County Down
Died17 November 1891 (aged 6970)
Lifford, County Donegal
Buried
Clonleigh Churchyard, Lifford
Allegiance United Kingdom
Branch British Army
RankColour-Sergeant
Unit57th Regiment of Foot
Battles / wars
Awards

George Gardiner VC DCM (c. 1821 17 November 1891) was born in Clonallon, Warrenpoint, County Down and was an Irish 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.