Valentine Bambrick
Recipient of the Victoria Cross / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Valentine Bambrick VC (13 April 1837 ā 1 April 1864) was 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.
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Valentine Bambrick | |
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Born | (1837-04-13)13 April 1837 Cawnpore, India |
Died | 1 April 1864(1864-04-01) (aged 26) Pentonville Prison, London, England |
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Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Unit | 60th Rifles 87th Regiment of Foot |
Battles/wars | Indian Mutiny |
Awards | Victoria Cross (forfeited) |
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Bambrick was a son of the Army - his father, at least one uncle (after whom he was named), and his older brother John all served with the 11th Hussars (Prince Albert's Own).[1]