
Samuel Parkes
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Gender | Male |
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Death | 161 years ago |
Born | Wigginton |
United Kingdom | |
Date of died | November 15,1864 |
Died | Hyde Park |
London | |
United Kingdom | |
Place of burial | Brompton Cemetery, London, United Kingdom |
Service/branch | British Army |
Battles and wars | First Anglo-Afghan War |
Crimean War | |
Date of birth | January 1,1815 |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
Servicebranch | British Army |
Year of servic | 1831 - 1857 |
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ID | 1731106 |
Samuel Parkes Life story
Samuel Parkes VC 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.