Cornelius Coughlan, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Cornelius Coughlan

Recipient of the Victoria Cross

Date of Birth: 27-Jun-1828

Place of Birth: Eyrecourt, Connacht, Ireland

Date of Death: 14-Feb-1915

Nationality: Ireland

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Cornelius Coughlan VC (Irish: Conchobhar Ó Cochláin; 27 June 1828, Eyrecourt, County Galway – 14 February 1915) 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.