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He died on 10 June 1869. Grave/memorial at Buried at Anfield C. of E. Cemetery, [[Liverpool]], England. Section 14. Grave 389. Ref: CH-17-2124/Burial 8887. Headstone erected 1995.<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>
He died on 10 June 1869. Grave/memorial at Buried at Anfield C. of E. Cemetery, [[Liverpool]], England. Section 14. Grave 389. Ref: CH-17-2124/Burial 8887. Headstone erected 1995.<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>


His 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.
His 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>


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Revision as of 16:07, 23 May 2020

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
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service / branch British Army
RankPrivate
Unit2nd Battalion, 1st Regiment of Foot
Battles / warsCrimean War
AwardsVictoria Cross

Joseph Prosser VC (1828 – 10 June 1867) 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.

Details

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), British Army during the Crimean War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.

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.[1]

Further information

Memorial plaque in Anfield Cemetery

He died on 10 June 1869. Grave/memorial at Buried at Anfield C. of E. Cemetery, Liverpool, England. Section 14. Grave 389. Ref: CH-17-2124/Burial 8887. Headstone erected 1995.[2]

His Victoria Cross is owned (but not currently displayed) by the Royal Scots Museum in Edinburgh Castle, Scotland.[3]

References

  1. ^ "No. 21971". The London Gazette. 24 February 1857. p. 657.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "Joseph Prosser". www.memorialstovalour.co.uk. Retrieved 23 May 2020.

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