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| The Victoria Cross |
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The Victoria cross was instituted by Royal Warrant on 29th June 1856. |
| The idea originated with the Prince Consort and he is said to have designed the medal. The cross carries with it an annuity of £10. In 1902 King Edward VII sanctioned for the cross to be given to representatives of soldiers who would have been entitled to it had they survived. |
| The decoration consists of a bronze Maltese cross which, until 1942, was made from the metal of Russian guns captured at Sebastapol. It is worn with a red ribbon by recipients in the army, and with a blue ribbon by those in the navy.
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| Although the Irish Guards were only formed in 1900, The Regiment has been awarded six Victoria Cross's. |
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Click on their Picture to read their citation |
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Lance Corporal M O’Leary 1st February 1915 |
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Sergeant J Moyney 13th September 1917 |
| Lance Corporal T Woodcock 13th September 1917 |
| Lieutenant Colonel JN Marshall MC 4th November 1918 |
| Lance Corporal J. Kenneally 28th April 1943 |
| Guardsman E Charlton 21st April 1945 |
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Acting Commanding Officer 16th Bn Lancashire Regiment
**Last Victoria Cross awarded in Europe |
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