Henry Ward (VC)
Recipient of the Victoria Cross / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Henry Ward VC (c. 1823 ā 12 September 1867) was an English soldier and 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 was born in Harleston, Norfolk, and died in Malvern, Worcestershire.
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Born | c. 1823 Harleston, Norfolk |
Died | 12 September 1867 (aged 43ā44) Malvern, Worcestershire |
Buried | Great Malvern Cemetery |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1845-1865 |
Rank | Quartermaster-Sergeant |
Unit | 78th Regiment of Foot |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
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