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Patrick Green
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Colour Sergeant Patrick Green
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| Born | 1824 Ballinasloe, County Galway |
| Died | 19 July 1889 (aged 64-65) Cork |
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Aghada Cemetery, Cork
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| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
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 British Army |
| Rank | Colour-Sergeant |
| Unit | 75th Regiment of Foot |
| Battles/wars | Indian Mutiny |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
Patrick Green (born 1824, died 1889) was a brave Irish soldier. He received the Victoria Cross, which is the highest award for bravery in the face of the enemy. This award is given to soldiers from the United Kingdom and Commonwealth countries. He was born in Ballinasloe, County Galway.
A Heroic Act: Patrick Green's Bravery
Patrick Green was about 33 years old when he showed great courage. He was a private soldier in the 75th Regiment of Foot. This unit later became known as The Gordon Highlanders. He served in the British Army during the Indian Mutiny.
The Rescue in Delhi
His brave act happened on September 11, 1857, in Delhi, India. During a fierce battle, a group of soldiers called a "picquet" was under heavy attack. A picquet is a small group of soldiers sent out to watch for the enemy.
One of Patrick Green's comrades, a "skirmisher," fell wounded. A skirmisher is a soldier who fights in a loose formation, often ahead of the main army. Even though the enemy was pressing hard, Patrick Green successfully rescued his wounded friend.
Official Recognition
His bravery was officially recognized in a special order from the Commander-in-Chief in India. This order explained his heroic deed. It stated that he would receive the Victoria Cross for his courage.
For the Act of Bravery recorded in a General Order, issued by the Commander-in-Chief in India, of which the following is a copy:
" Head-Quarters, Allahabad, July 28, 1858.
"GENERAL ORDER,
" The Commander-in-Chief in India is pleased to approve that the undermentioned soldier be presented, in the name of Her Most Gracious Majesty, with a Medal of the Victoria Cross, for valour and daring in the field, viz.:
Private Patrick Green, Her Majesty's 75th Foot, for having, on the 11th of September, 1857, when the picquet at the Koodsia Baugh at Delhi was hotly pressed by a large body of the Enemy, successfully rescued a comrade, who had fallen wounded as a skirmisher.
(Signed) C. CAMPBELL, General,
Commander-in-Chief, East Indies."
Later Life
After his brave service, Patrick Green continued his military career. He later achieved the rank of colour-sergeant. This is a senior non-commissioned officer rank in the British Army. He passed away in Cork on July 19, 1889.
