Thomas Duffy (VC)

Thomas Duffy
Bornb, 1824
Athlone, County Westmeath
Died23 December 1868
Athlone, County Westmeath Ireland
Buried
Athlone area
Allegiance United Kingdom
BranchMadras Army
RankPrivate
Unit1st Madras European Fusiliers
Battles / warsIndian Mutiny
AwardsVictoria Cross

Thomas Duffy VC (b, 1824 to 23 December 1868), born in Mount Temple (Caulry), Athlone, County Westmeath, 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.