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Alexander Wright (VC)
Recipient of the Victoria Cross / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Alexander Wright VC (1826 ā 28 July 1858) was a British Army soldier and an Irish 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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Alexander Wright | |
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Born | 1826 Ballymena, County Antrim, Ireland |
Died | 28 July 1858 (aged 31ā32) Calcutta, India |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Rank | Private |
Unit | 77th (East Middlesex) Regiment of Foot |
Battles/wars | Crimean War Indian Mutiny |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
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