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Replacement Victoria Cross medal group awarded to Private Francis FitzPatrick, 94th Regiment of Foot, 1879 (Victoria Cross, replica)
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Replacement Victoria Cross medal group awarded to Private Francis FitzPatrick, 94th Regiment of Foot, 1879 (Victoria Cross, replica)
5928754 Replacement Victoria Cross medal group awarded to Private Francis FitzPatrick, 94th Regiment of Foot, 1879 (Victoria Cross, replica) by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Replacement Victoria Cross medal group awarded to Private Francis FitzPatrick, 94th Regiment of Foot, 1879.
During an attack on Sekukunis Town in South Africa, on 28 November 1879, a lieutenant of the 1st Dragoon Guards was badly wounded. Private Francis Fitzpatrick and another private saved the life of the officer: one carrying him and the other covering the retreat with fire against the advancing enemy. Both privates were awarded the Victoria Cross (VC).
Fitzpatrick lost his original VC and South Africa Medal for Zulu and Basuto Wars 1877-79 in 1881 at Bronkhurstspruit during the Transvaal War (1880-1881), when he was wounded and taken prisoner. He applied for and received replacements for these medals which he wore with his original Queens South Africa Medal in his civilian role.
Fitzpatricks original VC and South Africa Medal were subsequently found and are now also held by the National Army Museum. The original Queens South Africa Medal 1899-1902 in this group has clasps for Cape Colony and South Africa 1902.
Fitzpatrick was born in Clontibret, County Monaghan, Ireland in 1859. He served in both the Zulu War (1879) and Transvaal War and died in Ireland in 1933. Lieutenant-Colonel P Anstruther who presented the award to Fitzpatrick describes him in his correspondence as having mixed fortunes since the award was granted and as being a steady man tempted to drink by some of his friends.); © National Army Museum
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The print showcases a replacement Victoria Cross medal group awarded to Private Francis FitzPatrick of the 94th Regiment of Foot in 1879. This replica, created by the British School in the 19th century, is now housed at the National Army Museum in London. The story behind this prestigious honor unfolds during an attack on Sekukunis Town in South Africa on November 28,1879. A lieutenant from the 1st Dragoon Guards was gravely injured, and it was Private Francis FitzPatrick along with another private who bravely saved his life. One carried the wounded officer while the other provided cover fire against advancing enemies. Both privates were recognized for their valor and awarded the Victoria Cross (VC). However, FitzPatrick's original VC and South Africa Medal for Zulu and Basuto Wars were lost when he was wounded and taken prisoner during the Transvaal War in Bronkhurstspruit in 1881. He later received replacements for these medals which he proudly wore alongside his original Queens South Africa Medal. Interestingly, Fitzpatrick's missing original VC and South Africa Medal were eventually found and are also held by the National Army Museum today. The original Queens South Africa Medal from this collection bears clasps for Cape Colony and South Africa 1902. Born in Clontibret, County Monaghan, Ireland in 1859, Francis FitzPatrick served valiantly not only during the Zulu War but also throughout the Transvaal War before passing away peacefully in Ireland in 1933. Lieutenant-Colonel P Anstruther described him as a steady man whose fortunes fluctuated after receiving this esteemed award due to negative influences from some friends tempting him towards alcohol consumption.
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