Charles McCorrie

Charles McCorrie (McCurry)

Depiction of the Siege of Sebastopol
Born 1830
Killead, County Antrim
Died 8 April 1857 (aged 26-27)
Malta
Buried at Msida Bastion Cemetery, Valletta, Malta
Allegiance  United Kingdom
Service/branch British Army
Rank Private
Unit 57th (West Middlesex) Regiment of Foot
Battles/wars Crimean War
Awards Victoria Cross

Charles McCorrie (or McCurry) VC (1830 8 April 1857) was born in Killead, County Antrim and 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.

Details

He was approx. 25 years old, and a Private in the 57th Regiment (later Middlesex Regiment (Duke of Cambridge's Own)), British Army, during the Crimean War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.

On 23 June 1855 at Sebastopol, in the Crimea, Private McCorrie threw over the parapet a live shell which had been thrown from the enemy's battery.[1]

He died in Malta on 8 April 1857.

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