Francis David Millet Brown
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Colonel Francis David Millet Brown VC (7 August 1837 – 21 November 1895) was a British 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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Francis David Millet Brown | |
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Born | 7 August 1837 Bhagalpur, British India |
Died | 21 November 1895 (aged 58) Sandown, Isle of Wight |
Buried | West Hill Cemetery, Winchester |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Bengal Army British Army British Indian Army |
Years of service | 1855–1894 |
Rank | Lieutenant-colonel (Official) Colonel (Field Promotion) |
Unit | 1st European Bengal Fusiliers 101st Regiment of Foot Indian Staff Corps |
Battles/wars | Indian Mutiny Umbeyla Campaign |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
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