John Thornton Down
Recipient of the Victoria Cross / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John Thornton Down VC (2 March 1842 – 27 April 1866) was a British Army officer and a 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.
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John Thornton Down | |
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Born | (1842-03-02)2 March 1842 Fulham, London, England |
Died | 27 April 1866(1866-04-27) (aged 24) Ōtāhuhu, New Zealand |
Buried | Ōtāhuhu Old Cemetery |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch | British Army |
Rank | Ensign |
Unit | 57th Regiment of Foot |
Battles/wars | Second Taranaki War |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
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