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Henry John Andrews
Recipient of the Victoria Cross (1871–1919) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Henry John Andrews VC, MBE (23 March 1871 – 22 October 1919) was an English 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 | (1871-03-23)23 March 1871 London, England |
Died | 22 October 1919(1919-10-22) (aged 48) Waziristan, India |
Buried | Bannu Cemetery |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Indian Army |
Years of service | 1917–1919 |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | Indian Medical Service |
Battles/wars | Waziristan Campaign |
Awards | Victoria Cross Member of the Order of the British Empire |
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