John Smith

English recipient of Victoria Cross for acts during the Indian Mutiny (1814-1864)

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Also known as Sergeant John Smith

Born: February 1, 1814
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Died: June 26, 1864
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Birthplace: Ticknall
Place of death: Jalandhar
Citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Occupation: engineer
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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. Born in Derbyshire in the United Kingdom, Smith enlisted in the army of the East India Company at the age of 23. Posted to India in 1839, Smith served through various campaigns, earning the Victoria Cross in 1857 at the Siege of Delhi. Smith died from dysentery in 1864.

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Awards: Victoria Cross
Cause of death: dysentery
Given name: John
Military branch: Bengal Army
Family name: Smith
Manner of death: natural causes
Military, police or special rank: ensign
Participated in conflict: First Anglo-Afghan War
Sex or gender: male

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