John Watson
Military Person
1829 – 1919
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Who was John Watson?
General Sir John Watson VC, GCB 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. An officer serving with the Bengal Army, Watson received his Victoria Cross for actions at Lucknow during the Indian Mutiny. He later rose to the rank of general in the British Indian Army.
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- Born
- Sep 6, 1829
Chigwell - Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Died
- Jan 23, 1919
Finchampstead
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on July 23, 2013
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