Frederick Francis Maude
Recipient of the Victoria Cross / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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General Sir Frederick Francis Maude VC GCB (20 December 1821 ā 20 June 1897) was a 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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Frederick Francis Maude | |
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Born | 20 December 1821 Lisnadill, County Armagh, Ireland |
Died | 20 June 1897 (aged 75) Torquay, Devon |
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Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | Retired 5 November 1885 |
Rank | General |
Unit | 3rd Regiment of Foot |
Battles/wars | Crimean War Second Anglo-Afghan War |
Awards | Victoria Cross Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath |
Relations | Francis Cornwallis Maude (cousin) |
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