Bernard Diamond (VC) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bernard Diamond
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| Born | January 1827 Portglenone, County Antrim |
| Died | 24 January 1892 (aged 65) Masterton, New Zealand |
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Masterton Cemetery
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| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
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Bengal Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | Bengal Horse Artillery |
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| Awards | Victoria Cross |
Bernard Diamond was a very brave soldier from Ireland. He was born in January 1827 in Portglenone, County Antrim. He is famous for receiving the Victoria Cross. This is the highest and most important award for courage in the face of danger given to soldiers from the British and Commonwealth forces.
A Hero's Story
Bernard Diamond was about 30 years old when he showed incredible bravery. He was a sergeant in the Bengal Horse Artillery, which was part of the Bengal Army. This happened during a major uprising in India, known as the Indian Mutiny, on September 28, 1857.
His Amazing Bravery
On that day, in a place called Boolundshur in India, Sergeant Diamond and another soldier named Gunner Richard Fitzgerald were working a cannon. They were under very heavy fire from the enemy. Many other soldiers around them were either killed or badly hurt. But Bernard Diamond and Richard Fitzgerald kept working their gun. They showed amazing courage and helped clear the road of the enemy. Their bravery was so outstanding that they were both awarded the Victoria Cross.
Life After the Army
After his time serving in the army, Bernard Diamond moved to New Zealand. He settled in a town called Masterton. He passed away there on January 24, 1892. He was buried in the Archer Street Cemetery in Masterton.
Where to See His Medal
Bernard Diamond's Victoria Cross medal is a very important piece of history. You can see it displayed at the QEII Army Memorial Museum in Waiouru, New Zealand.
