Soldier. Born in Wexford, Ireland. He was a lance corporal in the 84th regiment of the British army. On 8th October at Lucknow during the Indian Mutiny, he and two other soldiers went out to rescue a lieutenant who had been mortally wounded while carrying water to extinguish a fire. They brought in the body whilst under heavy fire, and Sinnott was twice wounded. For his actions he was awarded the Victoria Cross.
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John Sinnott VC
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Died in WW1 serving in the 22nd Battalion, The London Regiment.
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Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
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