John Prettyjohns

Military Person

1823 – 1887

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Who was John Prettyjohns?

John Prettyjohns VC was the first Royal Marine to win 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.

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Born
Jun 11, 1823
Devon
Nationality
  • United Kingdom
Profession
Died
Jan 20, 1887
Chorlton-on-Medlock
Resting place
Southern Cemetery, Manchester

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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