Philip Smith (VC), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Philip Smith (VC)

Recipient of the Victoria Cross

Date of Birth: 05-Oct-1825

Place of Birth: Lurgan, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 16-Jan-1906

Profession: military personnel

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Philip Smith VC was born in Lurgan, County Cavan in 1829.
His discharge papers confirming this are on line at Ancestry.co.uk under Chelsea Pensioners Records.
His parents names are Thomas Smith and Bridget Mulvaney.
This is confirmed by marriage records in Canada and Cavan Genealogy Soc.
He died in Dublin on 16 January 1906.
He 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.