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Robert Quigg

VC
Mural in Belfast's Cregagh estate commemorating Northern Irish VC recipients. Quigg is at the lower left
Born(1885-02-28)28 February 1885
Ardihannon, County Antrim, Ireland
Died14 May 1955(1955-05-14) (aged 70)
Ballycastle, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Buried
Billy Parish Churchyard
AllegianceRobert Quigg United Kingdom
Service/branch British Army
Years of service1914–1926
RankSergeant
Service number12/18645
UnitRoyal Irish Rifles
Battles/warsFirst World War
  • Battle of the Somme
Awards
  • Victoria Cross
  • Order of St. George (Fourth Class) (Russian Empire)
Other workagricultural labourer

Robert Quigg VC (28 February 1885 – 14 May 1955) was an Irish 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. The award was made for his actions during the Battle of the Somme in the First World War.

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