On June 21, 1854 in Celtic History

Charles davis lucas from drumagole, co armagh, age 20 and a mate in the royal navy, hurls a russian shell (its fuse still burning) from the deck of his ship during the crimean war. for this action, he will become the first recipient of the victoria cross

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  • Charles Davis Lucas from Drumagole, Co Armagh, age 20 and a mate in the Royal Navy, hurls a Russian shell (its fuse still burning) from the deck of his ship during the Crimean War. For this action, he will become the first recipient of the Victoria Cross
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Wed 21 Jun 1854

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