Charles George Baker
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This article is about the Victoria Cross recipient and Pasha. For other people, see Charles Baker (disambiguation).
Major General and Lewa Pasha Charles George Baker VC (8 December 1830 – 19 February 1906) was a British Merchant Navy officer, a Bengal Army officer, a Turkish Army officer, and head of the Egyptian Police.
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Charles George Baker VC | |
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Born | (1830-12-08)8 December 1830 Noakhali, Bengal Presidency, British India |
Died | 19 February 1906(1906-02-19) (aged 75) Southbourne, Dorset |
Buried | Christchurch Cemetery, Dorset |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
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Rank | Major General |
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Awards | Victoria Cross Indian Mutiny Medal |
Other work | Head of the Egyptian Police Force |
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He was responsible for the rescue of the passengers and crew of the wrecked Steamship Douro. He was also 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. He subsequently went on to serve in the Turkish Army, becoming a Major General and Lewa Pasha. Following this he became head of the Egyptian Police Force.