Samuel Mitchell (VC)
Recipient of the Victoria Cross / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Samuel Mitchell VC (8 September 1841 – 16 March 1894) was a Royal Navy sailor 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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Samuel Mitchell | |
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Born | (1841-09-08)8 September 1841 Aspley Guise, Bedfordshire |
Died | 16 March 1894(1894-03-16) (aged 52) Mikonui River, New Zealand |
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Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1857–1865 |
Rank | Boatswain's Mate |
Unit | HMS Harrier |
Battles/wars | Waikato-Hauhau Maori War |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
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