John Augustus Wood
Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other people named John Wood, see John Wood (disambiguation).
Colonel John Augustus Wood VC (10 June 1818 ā 23 January 1878) was a Scottish 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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John Augustus Wood | |
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Born | 10 June 1818 Fort William, Scotland |
Died | 23 January 1878 Poona, British India |
Buried | St Mary's Churchyard, Poona |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Bombay Army |
Rank | Colonel |
Unit | 20th Bombay Native Infantry |
Battles/wars | Anglo-Persian War Indian Mutiny |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
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