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Claud Thomas Bourchier
Recipient of the Victoria Cross / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Colonel Claud Thomas Bourchier (22 April 1831 – 19 November 1877) 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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Claud Thomas Bourchier | |
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Born | 22 April 1831 Brayford, Devon |
Died | 19 November 1877 (aged 46) Hove, Sussex |
Buried | St Andrew's Churchyard, Buxton |
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Years of service | 1849–1876 |
Rank | Colonel |
Unit | Rifle Brigade |
Battles/wars | Crimean War Indian Mutiny |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
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He was 23 years old, and a lieutenant in the 1st Battalion, The Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own), British Army during the Crimean War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.