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Francis Wheatley (VC)
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Francis Wheatley VC, DCM (1826 – 21 May 1865) was a British Army soldier and a Crimean War 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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Born | 1826 Ruddington, Nottinghamshire |
Died | 21 May 1865 (aged 38–39) Westminster Hospital, London |
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Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Rank | Rifleman |
Unit | Rifle Brigade |
Battles/wars | Xhosa Wars Crimean War |
Awards | Victoria Cross Distinguished Conduct Medal Légion d'honneur (France) |
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He was born in Ruddington, Nottinghamshire, England. His father was a frame work knitter, a trade which Francis took up before joining the army. He was enlisted at Daventry on 5 November 1839 (for a bounty of £3.17s.6d) into the 1st Battalion Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own).