Samuel Parkes (VC)
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Samuel Parkes VC (probably late 1815 ā 15 November 1864) was an English 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. Parkes was awarded his VC for his actions during the Charge of the Light Brigade.
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Samuel Parkes | |
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Born | c.1815 Wigginton, Staffordshire |
Died | 15 November 1864 (aged 49) Stanhope Lodge, Hyde Park, London, London |
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Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1831 - 1857 |
Rank | Private |
Unit | 4th Queens Own Light Dragoons |
Battles/wars | First Anglo-Afghan War Crimean War |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
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