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Anthony Palmer (VC)
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Anthony Palmer VC (10 March 1819 – 12 December 1892) was an English 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 | 10 March 1819 Brereton Green, Sandbach, Cheshire |
Died | 12 December 1892 (aged 73) Crumpsall Hospital, Crumpsall, Manchester |
Buried | Heywood Cemetery, Rochdale |
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Years of service | 1838–1863 |
Rank | Private (Later Captain of Volunteers) |
Unit | Grenadier Guards |
Battles/wars | Crimean War |
Awards | Victoria Cross Bentinck Medal for Gallantry |
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