Ferdinand Schiess
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 140 years ago |
| Date of birth | April 7,1856 |
| Zodiac sign | Aries |
| Born | Burgdorf |
| Switzerland | |
| Date of died | December 14,1884 |
| Died | Atlantic Ocean |
| Battles and wars | Xhosa War |
| Franco-Prussian War | |
| Xhosa Wars | |
| Anglo-Zulu War | |
| Battle of Rorke's Drift | |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 957430 |
Ferdinand Schiess Life story
Christian Ferdinand Schiess VC was a Swiss 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. He died in poverty at just 28.
