Arthur Mayo
English military officer (1840–1920); recipient of the Victoria Cross
About Arthur Mayo
Lived 1840 – 1920 (aged 80). Arthur Mayo was a British naval officer.
Arthur Mayo VC (18 May 1840 – 18 May 1920) 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 Arthur Mayo was educated at Berkhamsted School and, following his naval career, at Magdalen Hall, now Hertford College, Oxford.
He was 17 years old, and a midshipman in the Indian Navy's naval brigade during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed took place on 22 November 1857 at Dacca, India for which he was awarded the VC:
He died in Bournemouth on his 80th birthday.
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Who was Arthur Mayo?
English military officer (1840–1920); recipient of the Victoria Cross
When was Arthur Mayo born?
Arthur Mayo was born on 18 May 1840 in Oxford.
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Arthur Mayo died on 18 May 1920 in Boscombe.
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Arthur Mayo was a naval officer.
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Arthur Mayo was British.
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