George Bell Chicken
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George Bell Chicken VC (2 March 1833 – May 1860) was a British sailor and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. He was one of only five civilians to be awarded the VC, and was awarded the medal for actions while serving ashore as a volunteer in the Indian Naval Brigade during the Indian Mutiny in 1858. In 1860, he returned to sea, and died while in command of schooner Emily which was lost in a storm in the Bay of Bengal.
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George Bell Chicken | |
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Born | (1833-03-02)2 March 1833 Howdon Pans, Wallsend, Northumberland |
Died | May 1860 (aged 27) Bay of Bengal |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Unit | Indian Naval Brigade |
Battles/wars | Indian Mutiny |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
Other work | Sailor |
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