James Edward Ignatius Masterson
James Edward Ignatius Masterson | |
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| Born | 20 June 1862 Birr, County Offaly, Ireland |
| Died | 24 December 1935 (aged 73) Waterlooville, Hampshire |
| Buried | Hulbert Road Cemetery, Waterlooville |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service | British Army |
| Years of service | 1881 – 1912, 1914 – 1919 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | Royal Irish Fusiliers Devonshire Regiment King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment |
| Battles / wars | 1882 Anglo-Egyptian War Burma 1889–92 Tirah Campaign Second Boer War World War I |
| Awards | Victoria Cross Egypt Medal India General Service Medal (1854) India Medal Queen's South Africa Medal Khedive's Star |
Major James Edward Ignatius Masterson VC (20 June 1862 – 24 December 1935) 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.