Thomas Beach (VC)
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Thomas Beach VC (24 January 1824 – 24 August 1864) was a British Army soldier 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. Beach suffered from severe alcoholism later in life. He died due to his alcoholism at the age of 40.[1]
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Born | (1824-01-24)24 January 1824 Dundee, Scotland |
Died | 24 August 1864(1864-08-24) (aged 40) Dundee, Scotland |
Buried | Eastern Necropolis, Dundee |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1840–1863 |
Rank | Private |
Unit | 92nd Regiment of Foot 55th Regiment of Foot (att'd) |
Battles/wars | Crimean War |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
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