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Andrew Scott

1840 – 1882

Soldier from Britain

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Lived 1840 – 1882 (aged 42). Andrew Scott was a British actor.

Major Andrew Scott VC (22 August 1840 – 5 September 1882) 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.

Details Scott was 36 years old, and a captain in the Bengal Staff Corps, British Indian Army during the Balochistan Campaign when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.

On 26 July 1877 at Quetta, British India, Captain Scott was on duty at the regimental parade ground in the evening when he heard that British officers were being killed and immediately rushed to the rescue. He found one lieutenant cut down and another hard pressed and wounded but being protected by a sepoy. Captain Scott bayoneted two of the assailants and closed with a third, who fell with him to the ground and was killed by the sepoys of the regiment. This action saved the life of the wounded lieutenant.

He was killed in action at Srinagar, Kashmir, on 5 September 1882.

Further information He later achieved the rank of major.

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Who was Andrew Scott?

soldier from Britain

When was Andrew Scott born?

Andrew Scott was born on 22 August 1840 in Devon.

When did Andrew Scott die?

Andrew Scott died on 5 September 1882 in Srinagar.

What was Andrew Scott's occupation?

Andrew Scott was an actor.

What nationality was Andrew Scott?

Andrew Scott was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Andrew Scott

· Wikidata: Q4758535

· DBpedia: Andrew Scott (VC)

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