Edmund Hartley
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Colonel Edmund Baron Hartley VC CMG (6 May 1847 – 20 March 1919[1]) 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.
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Edmund Hartley | |
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Born | 6 May 1847 Ivybridge, Devon |
Died | 20 March 1919 Ash, Surrey |
Buried | 51.299786°N 0.627923°W / 51.299786; -0.627923 |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Cape Colonial Forces |
Years of service | 1877–1902 |
Rank | Colonel |
Unit | Cape Mounted Riflemen |
Battles/wars | Morosi's Mountain 1879 Campaign Basuto Gun War Second Boer War |
Awards | Victoria Cross Order of St Michael and St George |
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