The only soldier from Donegal to be awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery during World War One has been honoured in his native county.
The 28-year-old was serving with his battalion in Palestine on 27 December 1917 when he came to the aid of two seriously wounded colleagues under enemy fire, saving their lives.The Victoria Cross is one of the highest awards for British soldiers and is awarded for extreme bravery.
In their book, Irish Winners of the Victoria Cross, they reflect on James Duffy's actions after the capture of Jerusalem. "When his fellow stretcher-bearer was hit, Duffy continued alone to bring in a wounded man before returning to rescue his partner." He joined the Army in Glasgow on 1 December 1914 and was posted to the 6th Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers.
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