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John Malcolmson
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John Grant Malcolmson, VC, MVO (9 February 1835 – 14 August 1902) was a Bengal Army officer and a Scottish 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 | (1835-02-09)9 February 1835 Inverness, Scotland |
Died | 14 August 1902(1902-08-14) (aged 67) London, England |
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Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Bengal Army |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | 3rd Bombay Light Cavalry |
Battles/wars | Anglo-Persian War Indian Mutiny |
Awards | Victoria Cross Member of the Royal Victorian Order |
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