James Travers
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For the Canadian journalist, see James Travers (journalist).
General James Travers VC CB (6 October 1820 – 1 April 1884) was an Irish 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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Born | (1820-10-06)6 October 1820 Cork, Ireland |
Died | 1 April 1884(1884-04-01) (aged 63) Pallanza, Italy |
Buried | Municipal Ossuary, Pallanza |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Bengal Army British Indian Army |
Years of service | 1838–1881 |
Rank | General |
Commands held | 2nd Bengal Native Infantry |
Battles/wars | First Anglo-Afghan War First Anglo-Sikh War Indian Mutiny |
Awards | Victoria Cross Order of the Bath |
Relations | Donald Macintyre VC (brother-in-law) |
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