Sam Browne

Military Person

1824 – 1901

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Who was Sam Browne?

General Sir Samuel James Browne VC GCB KCSI was a British Indian Army cavalry officer in India and Afghanistan, best known today as the namesake of the Sam Browne belt. He was a British 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.

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Born
Oct 3, 1824
Barrackpore
Nationality
  • United Kingdom
Profession
Died
Mar 14, 1901
Ryde

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on July 23, 2013

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