Conspicuous Gallantry Medal, V.R., 2nd issue (A.B. R.N. Amoaful.), Ashantee 1873-74, 1 clasp, Coomassie (Lg. Seamn. H.M.S. Amethyst. 73-74.)
D. Driscoll
C.G.M. awarded for the battle of Amoaful, 31 January 1874. The recommendation by Captain Gubbe states.
‘Particularly mentioned by Lieutenant W. F. S. Mann, R.N., for the good example he set during the battle of Amoaful by his coolness and cheerfulness under a heavy fire. Was severely wounded and lost an eye.’
Denis Driscoll was born at Coughmachina, County Cork, on 11 February 1849, and entered the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class in H.M.S. Hastings on 11 February 1867. He joined Amethyst on 10 July 1873, promoted to Leading Seaman on 26 January 1874, and was invalided out on 20 May 1874.
