| 词条 | Francis Fitzpatrick (VC) |
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| name = Francis Fitzpatrick | image = Francis_Fitzpatrick_VC.jpg | birth_date = 1859 | death_date = 10 July 1933 (aged c74) | birth_place = Tullycorbet, County Monaghan | death_place = Glasgow, Scotland | placeofburial = Saint Kentigerns Cemetery, Glasgow, Scotland | placeofburial_label = | placeofburial_coordinates = | nickname = | birth_name = | allegiance = {{UK}} | branch = British Army | serviceyears = | rank = Private | servicenumber = | unit = 94th Regiment of Foot | commands = | battles = Basuto Gun War | battles_label = Wars | awards = Victoria Cross | relations = | laterwork = | signature = }} Francis Fitzpatrick VC (1859 – 10 July 1933), born in Tullycorbet, County Monaghan 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. Military careerHe was about 20 years old, and a Private in the 94th Regiment of Foot (later The Connaught Rangers), British Army during the Basuto Gun War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC. On 28 November 1879 during an attack on Sekukuni's Town, South Africa, Private Fitzpatrick and another private (Thomas Flawn) with six men of the Native Contingent, were with a lieutenant of the 1st Dragoon Guards when he was badly wounded. The natives carried the wounded officer at first, but when the party was pursued by about 30 of the enemy they deserted and the lieutenant would have been killed but for the gallantry of the two privates - one carrying him and the other covering the retreat and firing on the enemy.[1] Later lifeFitzpatrick died in Glasgow, Scotland, on 10 July 1933. The medalHis Victoria Cross is displayed at the National Army Museum (Chelsea, England). References1. ^{{London Gazette |issue=24814 |date=24 February 1880 |page=832}} Listed in order of publication year
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