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George Walters | |
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Born | 15 September 1829 Newport Pagnell Buckinghamshire |
Died | 3 June 1872 (aged 42) Marylebone, London |
Buried | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service | British Army |
Years of service | Enlisted 1848 |
Rank | Sergeant |
Unit | 49th Regiment of Foot |
Battles / wars | Crimean War |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
Other work | Metropolitan Police officer |
George Walters VC (15 September 1829 – 3 June 1872) 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.