April 22nd
1855
Private Joseph Bradshaw from Dromkeen, Co. Limerick serving in 2nd Bn The Rifle Brigade and another private on their own attacked and captured a Russian rifle pit situated among rocks overhanging the Woronzoff Road. The pit was occupied every night by the Russians and its destruction was of great importance.
1870
Still in Russia. Lenin was born, Vladimir Ilich Ulyanov.
1903
At Daratoleh in Somaliland (Somalia), Major John Gough from Clonmel, Co. Tipperary was awarded a Victoria Cross when he assisted, under fire, two other officers who were with a mortally wounded comrade. They managed to get him on a camel, but he was wounded again and died immediately. Brigadier General John Gough died of wounds on the Western Front on 22nd Feb 1915. His father and uncle were also VC recipients.
1915
The Germans initiated chemical warfare by using chlorine gas in the Ypres salient, signalling the start of the 2nd Battle of Ypres.
1994
Former US President, Richard Nixon, died, aged 81.
Died
1916
3298 Pte William Phelan 7th Bn Leinster Regt. Died of wounds Western Front. From Waterford City.
1917
W/405 Sergeant John McKeown. From Waterford City. KIA Western Front serving in 16th Bn Cheshire Regt.
3571 Gunner Edward Stapleton. From Waterford City. Died Western Front serving in the Royal Garrison Artillery.
1943
Patrick Maher, son of Thomas and Annie Maher of Carrick on Suir, Co. Tipperary. He was aged 22, a Bar Steward in the Merchant Navy when he was killed aboard MV America.
1855
Private Joseph Bradshaw from Dromkeen, Co. Limerick serving in 2nd Bn The Rifle Brigade and another private on their own attacked and captured a Russian rifle pit situated among rocks overhanging the Woronzoff Road. The pit was occupied every night by the Russians and its destruction was of great importance.
1870
Still in Russia. Lenin was born, Vladimir Ilich Ulyanov.
1903
At Daratoleh in Somaliland (Somalia), Major John Gough from Clonmel, Co. Tipperary was awarded a Victoria Cross when he assisted, under fire, two other officers who were with a mortally wounded comrade. They managed to get him on a camel, but he was wounded again and died immediately. Brigadier General John Gough died of wounds on the Western Front on 22nd Feb 1915. His father and uncle were also VC recipients.
1915
The Germans initiated chemical warfare by using chlorine gas in the Ypres salient, signalling the start of the 2nd Battle of Ypres.
1994
Former US President, Richard Nixon, died, aged 81.
Died
1916
3298 Pte William Phelan 7th Bn Leinster Regt. Died of wounds Western Front. From Waterford City.
1917
W/405 Sergeant John McKeown. From Waterford City. KIA Western Front serving in 16th Bn Cheshire Regt.
3571 Gunner Edward Stapleton. From Waterford City. Died Western Front serving in the Royal Garrison Artillery.
1943
Patrick Maher, son of Thomas and Annie Maher of Carrick on Suir, Co. Tipperary. He was aged 22, a Bar Steward in the Merchant Navy when he was killed aboard MV America.
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