| 词条 | Michael Sleavon |
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|name= Michael Sleavon |birth_date=1826 |death_date= 15 August 1902 (aged 75-76) |birth_place= Magheraculmoney, County Fermanagh |death_place=Dromard, County Sligo |placeofburial=Bannagh Roman Catholic Churchyard, Ederney |image=Victoria Cross Medal without Bar.png |image_size=125 |caption= |nickname= |allegiance= {{flagcountry|United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland}} |serviceyears= |rank=Corporal |branch= British Army |commands= |unit=Royal Engineers |battles=Indian Mutiny |awards= Victoria Cross |laterwork= }} Michael Sleavon VC (1826 Magheraculmoney, County Fermanagh – 15 August 1902, Dromard, County Sligo) was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross. DetailsAt 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: {{quote|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]}}Further informationHe died in Dromard, County Sligo on 15 August 1902 and was buried in Bannagh Roman Catholic Churchyard, Tubrid, County Fermanagh. References1. ^{{London Gazette|issue=22324|page=4032|date=19 June 1860}} Listed in order of publication year
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