Edward Unwin | |
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| Born | 20 April 1864 Fawley, Hampshire |
| Died | 19 April 1950 (aged 85) Hindhead, Surrey |
| Buried | St Luke's Churchyard, Grayshott |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1895–1909 1914–1920 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Commands | HMS Hussar HMS Amethyst |
| Battles / wars | Benin Expedition of 1897 Second Boer War First World War |
| Awards | Victoria Cross Companion of the Order of the Bath Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George Order of the Nile, 3rd Class (Egypt) Officer of the Legion of Honour (France) |
Captain Edward Unwin, VC, CB, CMG (20 April 1864 – 19 April 1950) was a Royal Navy officer and an English 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.