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Michael Sleavon

Michael Sleavon
Bornc. 1826
Magheraculmoney, County Fermanagh
Died15 August 1902 (aged 75-76)
Dromard,Kesh County Fermanagh
Buried
Bannagh Roman Catholic Churchyard, Ederney
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service/branch British Army
RankCorporal
UnitRoyal Engineers
Battles/warsIndian Mutiny
AwardsVictoria Cross

Michael Sleavon VC (c. 1826 in Magheraculmoney, County Fermanagh – 15 August 1902, in Dromard, County Sligo) was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross.

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At 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:

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]

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He died in Dromard, County Sligo on 15 August 1902 and was buried in Bannagh Roman Catholic Churchyard, Tubrid, County Fermanagh.

References

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  1. ^ "No. 22324". The London Gazette. 19 June 1860. p. 4032.

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