What is recorded here
Druminargal House on Poyntzpass Road, County Armagh, bore the first Victoria Cross ever given. Charles Davis Lucas, born there in 1834, won it on 21 June 1854. The blue plaque still marks the doorway where that life began.
This blue commemorative plaque records: Charles Davis Lucas VC 1834-1914 First recipient of the Victoria Cross Action 21st June 1854 born here Recorded plaque organisation: Ulster History Circle.
Rear Admiral Charles Davis Lucas VC was the first recipient of the Victoria Cross for his bravery in disarming a live explosive during the Crimean War on June 21, 1854.
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