Samuel Turner (VC)
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Samuel Turner VC (February 1826 ā 13 June 1868) was an English 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.
For other people named Samuel Turner, see Samuel Turner (disambiguation).
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Samuel Turner | |
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Born | February 1826 (1826-02) Witnesham, Suffolk |
Died | 13 June 1868 (1868-06-14) (aged 42) Meerut, British India |
Buried | St John's Cemetery, Meerut |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Rank | Private |
Unit | 60th Rifles |
Battles/wars | Indian Mutiny |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
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