John Sullivan (VC)
John Sullivan | |
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| Born | 10 April 1830 Bantry, County Cork |
| Died | 28 June 1884 (aged 54) Kinsale, County Cork |
| Buried | Nohoval, Co. Cork |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service | Royal Navy |
| Rank | Chief Boatswain's Mate |
| Battles / wars | Crimean War |
| Awards | Victoria Cross Conspicuous Gallantry Medal Sardinian Crimea Medal Legion of Honour (France) |
John Sullivan, VC, CGM (10 April 1830 – 28 June 1884) was a sailor in the Royal Navy and an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.