   james mcguire vc (1827 â 22 december 1862) was an irish 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. the v.c. was later forfeited. ==details== he was about 30 years old, and a sergeant in the 1st bengal european fusiliers (later the royal munster fusiliers), bengal army during the indian mutiny when the following deed took place on 14 september 1857 at delhi, india for which he together with drummer miles ryan were awarded the vc:  ==further information== one of eight men whose vcs were forfeited. mcguire's vc was forfeited after he was convicted of stealing a cow. he died in derry, ireland, 22 december 1862. ==the medal== his victoria cross is displayed at the national army museum (chelsea, england). ==references==  listed in order of publication year  * the register of the victoria cross (1981, 1988 and 1997) * {{cite journal|first=brian d. h.|last=clarke|title=a register of awards to irish-born officers a
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