George Symons | |
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| Born | 18 March 1826 South Hill, Cornwall, England |
| Died | 18 November 1871 (aged 45) Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, England |
| Buried | Bridlington Priory Churchyard, East Riding of Yorkshire, England |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service/ |  British Army |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | Royal Artillery Military Train |
| Battles/wars | Crimean War |
| Awards | Victoria Cross Distinguished Conduct Medal Légion d'honneur (France) Medal of Military Valour (Sardinia) |
Captain George Symons VC DCM (18 March 1826 – 18 November 1871) was a British Army officer and an English recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.