John Hogan (VC) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
John Hogan
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| Born | 8 April 1884 Royton, Lancashire |
| Died | 7 October 1943 (aged 59) Oldham, Lancashire, England |
| Buried |
Chadderton Cemetery, Greater Manchester, England
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| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service/ |
 British Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | The Manchester Regiment |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
John Hogan VC (8 April 1884 – 6 October 1943) was an English 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.
Hogan was born in Royton, Lancashire, England.
On 2 January 1915 Hogan married a widow, Margaret Taylor, at St Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Shaw Street, Oldham.
Hogan was 30 years old, and a sergeant in the 2nd Battalion, The Manchester Regiment, British Army, during the First World War. On 29 October 1914 near Festubert, France, he performed a deed along with Second Lieutenant James Leach for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross.
Their citation reads:
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Medal
He received the medal in 1914 from King George V, at a ceremony in Buckingham Palace. His medal is in Oldham Civic Centre, Oldham, Greater Manchester.
