Facts: - branch: united kingdom - battles: indian mutiny - death date: 2 october 1862 1824 - allegiance: united kingdom - rank: private - placeofburial: mooltan cemetery - awards: victoria cross - birth date: 1824 - serviceyears: 1862 - name: james kenny - image size: 125 - unit: 53rd regiment of foot - image: victoria cross medal without bar.png - death place: mooltan , british india - birth place: dublin , ireland Based on these bullet points, write a short biography describing the life of james kenny -lrb- vc -rrb- .
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james kenny vc -lrb- 1824 -- 3 october 1862 -rrb- was a recipient of the victoria cross , the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to british and commonwealth forces .