John Purcell
Soldier, Military Person
1814 – 1857
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Who was John Purcell?
John Purcell VC was an Irish soldier in the British Army who received 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.
He was born at Kilcommon, Oughterard, County Galway.
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