George Hinckley | |
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Born | Liverpool, England[1] | 22 June 1819
Died | 31 December 1904 Plymouth, England | (aged 85)
Buried | Ford Park Cemetery, Plymouth |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service | Royal Navy |
Rank | Quartermaster |
Unit | HMS Sphinx |
Battles / wars | Taiping Rebellion |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
George Hinckley, VC (22 June 1819 – 31 December 1904) was a sailor in the Royal Navy and a 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.