Andrew Moynihan V.C.


Wakefield Civic Society
Andrew Moynihan VC
(1830-1867)
Awarded the Victoria Cross for gallantry in the Crimean war at the siege of Sebastopol.
Born is Saw Yard, Wakefield and baptised in this church on 14 March 1830.
2013

                                            
                                              
                                                                            

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