James Joseph Magennis
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 37 years ago |
| Date of birth | October 27,1919 |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
| Born | Belfast |
| United Kingdom | |
| Died | Halifax |
| United Kingdom | |
| Education | St Finian's Primary School |
| Servicebranch | Royal Navy |
| Rank | Leading Seaman |
| Year of servic | 1935–1949 |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
| Date of died | February 12,1986 |
| Nationality | British |
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| ID | 3603062 |
James Joseph Magennis Life story
James Joseph Magennis, VC was a Belfast-born sailor and recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. He was the only native of Northern Ireland to receive the Victoria Cross in the Second World War.
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