About James Osborne
Lived 1857 – 1928 (aged 70). James Osborne was a British military personnel.
James Osborne VC (13 April 1857 – 1 February 1928) was an English agricultural labourer, Private and recipient of the Victoria Cross.
Early life James Osborne was born on 13 April 1857 in Wigginton to John Osborne, an agricultural labourer, and Mary Osborne (née Coker). Osborne was educated at Wigginton Village School.
At the time of his award Osborne was a private in the 2nd Battalion, The Northamptonshire Regiment. Together they had 3 children.
Legacy In 1941, Osborne's Victoria Cross was destroyed during the Belfast Blitz.
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Who was James Osborne?
recipient of the Victoria Cross (1857–1928)
When was James Osborne born?
James Osborne was born on 13 April 1857 in Wigginton.
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James Osborne died on 1 February 1928 in Tring.
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James Osborne was a military personnel.
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James Osborne was British.
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