John Smith

English recipient of Victoria Cross for Siege of Lucknow 1822-1861

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Also known as Private John Smith

Born: 1822
Died: May 6, 1866
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Birthplace: London
Place of death: Thanjavur
Citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Occupation: military personnel
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Private John Smith 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.

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Awards: Victoria Cross
Given name: John
Military branch: Madras Army(1822–1861) military, police or special rank: Private
Family name: Smith
Participated in conflict: Indian Mutiny of 1857
Sex or gender: male

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