John Smith
English recipient of Victoria Cross for Siege of Lucknow 1822-1861
About John Smith
Lived 1822 – 1866 (aged 43–44). John Smith was a British military personnel and soldier.
Private 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.
He was born in London about 1822 and enlisted in the 1st Madras European Fusiliers in 1841. He was awarded the Victoria Cross for action on 16 November 1857 at the Siege of Lucknow. His citation read:
Smith was discharged on pension in 1861 and died on 6 May 1866 at Tanjore, India.
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Who was John Smith?
English recipient of Victoria Cross for Siege of Lucknow 1822-1861
When was John Smith born?
John Smith was born in 1822 in London.
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John Smith died on 6 May 1866 in Thanjavur.
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John Smith was a military personnel and soldier.
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John Smith was British.
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