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Samuel Evans (VC)
Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Samuel Evans VC (c. 1821 – 4 October 1901) 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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Born | c. 1821 Paisley, Renfrewshire |
Died | (1901-10-04)4 October 1901 (aged 80) Edinburgh |
Buried | Piershill Cemetery, Edinburgh |
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Rank | Private |
Unit | 19th Regiment of Foot |
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Other work | Lodge keeper at the Palace of Holyroodhouse |
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