Robert Quigg
Irish WWI recipient of the VC / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Robert Quigg VC (28 February 1885 – 14 May 1955) 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. The award was made for his actions during the Battle of the Somme in the First World War.
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Robert Quigg VC | |
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Born | (1885-02-28)28 February 1885 Ardihannon, County Antrim, Ireland |
Died | 14 May 1955(1955-05-14) (aged 70) Ballycastle, County Antrim, Northern Ireland |
Buried | Billy Parish Churchyard |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1914–1926 |
Rank | Sergeant |
Service number | 12/18645 |
Unit | Royal Irish Rifles |
Battles/wars | First World War |
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Other work | agricultural labourer |
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