John Worthy Chaplin
British military officer (1840–1920); recipient of the Victoria Cross
About John Worthy Chaplin
Lived 1840 – 1920 (aged 80). John Worthy Chaplin was a British military personnel.
Colonel John Worthy Chaplin, (23 July 1840 – 18 August 1920) was a British Army officer and an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Details Chaplin was 20 years old, and an ensign in the 67th Regiment of Foot, British Army during the Second China War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.
He achieved the rank of colonel. Chaplin was a member of Boodle's club in St James's, London, from 1880 until death.
The medal His Victoria Cross is displayed at The Royal Hampshire Regiment Museum and Memorial Garden in Winchester, England.
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Who was John Worthy Chaplin?
British military officer (1840–1920); recipient of the Victoria Cross
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John Worthy Chaplin was born on 23 July 1840 in Ramsdell.
When did John Worthy Chaplin die?
John Worthy Chaplin died on 18 August 1920 in Market Harborough.
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John Worthy Chaplin was a military personnel.
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John Worthy Chaplin was British.
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