The Victoria Cross - Irish Domination

Of the 1,350 Victoria Cross medals awarded to date, Irish people have received 190 awards - the highest tally of any country, bar England (614) thus honoured. Scotland emerge in third place in the roll of honour with 158 awards and Australia comes next with 97 awards. Taking into account Irelands population our 190 crosses would be the equivalent of England gaining 2850.

http://www.hoganstand.com/general/identity/geese/stories/victoria.htm

 

Good story!

"Unsure" 67 is quite high and confusing. Any idea why they cannot be identified?

There must be a definitive country of origin register somewhere concerning those awarded.

 

There is a list by nationality:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Victoria_Cross_recipients_by_nationality

 

Here is an interesting site concerning the Victoria Cross

http://www.victoriacross.org.uk/vcross.htm

 

I must admit that I am astounded with the high number of "nationality" that cannot be confirmed.