Hanson Chambers Taylor Jarrett
British military officer (1839–1891); recipient of the Victoria Cross
About Hanson Chambers Taylor Jarrett
Lived 1839 – 1891 (aged 52). Hanson Chambers Taylor Jarrett was a military officer.
Colonel Hanson Chambers Taylor Jarrett VC (22 March 1839 – 11 April 1891) 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.
Details He was 21 years old, and a lieutenant in the 26th Bengal Native Infantry, Bengal Army during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed took place on 14 October 1858 at Baroun, India, for which he was awarded the VC.
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British military officer (1839–1891); recipient of the Victoria Cross
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Hanson Chambers Taylor Jarrett was born on 22 March 1839 in Chennai.
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Hanson Chambers Taylor Jarrett died on 11 April 1891 in Sagar.
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Hanson Chambers Taylor Jarrett was a military officer.
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