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{{short description|Recipient of the Victoria Cross}}
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==Military career==
==Military career==
Prosser was born in [[Moneygall]], [[County Offaly|King's County]]. He was approximately 27 years old, and a [[Private (rank)|private]] in the 2nd Battalion, [[Royal Scots|1st Regiment (later The Royal Scots)]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Awards: Victoria Cross & George Cross {{!}} The Royal Scots |url=http://www.theroyalscots.co.uk/awards/ |website=www.theroyalscots.co.uk |accessdate=23 May 2020}}</ref> [[British Army]] during the [[Crimean War]] when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the [[Victoria Cross]].
Prosser was born in [[Moneygall]], [[County Offaly|King's County]]. He was approximately 27 years old, and a [[Private (rank)|private]] in the 2nd Battalion, [[Royal Scots|1st Regiment (later The Royal Scots)]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Awards: Victoria Cross & George Cross {{!}} The Royal Scots |url=http://www.theroyalscots.co.uk/awards/ |website=theroyalscots.co.uk |access-date=23 May 2020}}</ref> [[British Army]] during the [[Crimean War]] when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the [[Victoria Cross]].


On 16 June 1855 at [[Sevastopol]], [[Crimea]], when on duty in the trenches, Private Prosser pursued and apprehended (while exposed to enemy cross-fire) a soldier in the act of deserting to the enemy. On 11 August he left the most advanced trench and helped to carry to safety a severely wounded soldier of the 95th Regiment who was unable to move. This act was performed under very heavy fire from the enemy.<ref>{{London Gazette |issue=21971 |date=24 February 1857 |page=657 }}</ref>
On 16 June 1855 at [[Sevastopol]], [[Crimea]], when on duty in the trenches, Private Prosser pursued and apprehended (while exposed to enemy cross-fire) a soldier in the act of deserting to the enemy. On 11 August he left the most advanced trench and helped to carry to safety a severely wounded soldier of the 95th Regiment who was unable to move. This act was performed under very heavy fire from the enemy.<ref>{{London Gazette |issue=21971 |date=24 February 1857 |page=657 }}</ref>
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==Death and legacy==
==Death and legacy==
[[File:Prosser (Joseph) VC grave, Anfield Cemetery 2.jpg|thumb|right|Memorial plaque in Anfield Cemetery]]
[[File:Prosser (Joseph) VC grave, Anfield Cemetery 2.jpg|thumb|right|Memorial plaque in Anfield Cemetery]]
Prosser died on 10 June 1869 in [[Liverpool]], England. He was buried at [[Anfield Cemetery|Anfield Church of England Cemetery]], in section 14, grave 389. His grave was unmarked until 1995, when a headstone was erected.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Rudy |first1=James |title=Hero Irish soldier who won Victoria Cross for gallantry in Crimean War to be commemorated in Edinburgh |url=https://www.irishpost.com/news/hero-irish-soldier-won-victoria-cross-gallantry-crimean-war-commemorated-edinburgh-164866 |website=The Irish Post |accessdate=23 May 2020}}</ref>
Prosser died on 10 June 1867 in [[Liverpool]], England. He was buried at [[Anfield Cemetery|Anfield Church of England Cemetery]], in section 14, grave 389. His grave was unmarked until 1995, when a headstone was erected.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Rudy |first1=James |title=Hero Irish soldier who won Victoria Cross for gallantry in Crimean War to be commemorated in Edinburgh |url=https://www.irishpost.com/news/hero-irish-soldier-won-victoria-cross-gallantry-crimean-war-commemorated-edinburgh-164866 |website=The Irish Post |access-date=23 May 2020}}</ref>


Prosser's Victoria Cross is owned (but not currently displayed) by the [[The Museum of the Royal Scots (The Royal Regiment) and the Royal Regiment of Scotland|Royal Scots Museum]] in [[Edinburgh Castle]], Scotland.<ref>{{cite web |title=Joseph Prosser |url=http://www.memorialstovalour.co.uk/vc74.html |website=www.memorialstovalour.co.uk |accessdate=23 May 2020}}</ref>
Prosser's Victoria Cross is owned (but not currently displayed) by the [[The Museum of the Royal Scots (The Royal Regiment) and the Royal Regiment of Scotland|Royal Scots Museum]] in [[Edinburgh Castle]], Scotland.<ref>{{cite web |title=Joseph Prosser |url=http://www.memorialstovalour.co.uk/vc74.html |website=memorialstovalour.co.uk |access-date=23 May 2020}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 01:22, 29 January 2024

For the fictional character, Joseph Prosser, see Last Resort (U.S. TV series).

Joseph Prosser
Born1828
Moneygall, Ireland
Died10 June 1867 (aged 38–39)
Liverpool, England
Buried
Anfield Cemetery, Liverpool
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
Service / branchBritish Army
RankPrivate
Unit2nd Battalion, 1st Regiment of Foot
Battles / warsCrimean War
AwardsVictoria Cross

Joseph Prosser VC (1828 – 10 June 1867) was an Irish soldier and a 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.

Military career

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Prosser was born in Moneygall, King's County. He was approximately 27 years old, and a private in the 2nd Battalion, 1st Regiment (later The Royal Scots),[1] British Army during the Crimean War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross.

On 16 June 1855 at Sevastopol, Crimea, when on duty in the trenches, Private Prosser pursued and apprehended (while exposed to enemy cross-fire) a soldier in the act of deserting to the enemy. On 11 August he left the most advanced trench and helped to carry to safety a severely wounded soldier of the 95th Regiment who was unable to move. This act was performed under very heavy fire from the enemy.[2]

Death and legacy

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Memorial plaque in Anfield Cemetery

Prosser died on 10 June 1867 in Liverpool, England. He was buried at Anfield Church of England Cemetery, in section 14, grave 389. His grave was unmarked until 1995, when a headstone was erected.[3]

Prosser's Victoria Cross is owned (but not currently displayed) by the Royal Scots Museum in Edinburgh Castle, Scotland.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Awards: Victoria Cross & George Cross | The Royal Scots". theroyalscots.co.uk. Retrieved 23 May 2020.
  2. ^ "No. 21971". The London Gazette. 24 February 1857. p. 657.
  3. ^ Rudy, James. "Hero Irish soldier who won Victoria Cross for gallantry in Crimean War to be commemorated in Edinburgh". The Irish Post. Retrieved 23 May 2020.
  4. ^ "Joseph Prosser". memorialstovalour.co.uk. Retrieved 23 May 2020.
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