Michael Sleavon | |
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Born | c. 1826 Magheraculmoney, County Fermanagh |
Died | 15 August 1902 (aged 75-76) Dromard,Kesh County Fermanagh |
Buried | Bannagh Roman Catholic Churchyard, Ederney |
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Rank | Corporal |
Unit | Royal Engineers |
Battles/wars | Indian Mutiny |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
Michael Sleavon VC (c. 1826 in Magheraculmoney, County Fermanagh – 15 August 1902, in Dromard, County Sligo) was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross.
At the age of 31, Sleavon was a corporal in the Corps of Royal Engineers during the Indian Mutiny. On 3 April 1858 at Jhansi, India, his actions led to the award of the Victoria Cross:
For determined bravery at the attack of the Fort of Jhansi, on the 3rd of April, 1858, in maintaining his position at the head of a sap, and continuing the work under a heavy fire, with a cool and steady determination worthy of the highest praise.[1]
He died in Dromard, County Sligo on 15 August 1902 and was buried in Bannagh Roman Catholic Churchyard, Tubrid, County Fermanagh.