Cecil Buckley

Cecil Buckley
Birth nameCecil William Buckley
Born7 October 1828
Eccles, Lancashire
Died7 December 1872 (aged 44)
Funchal, Madeira
Buried
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service / branch Royal Navy
Years of service1845–1872
RankCaptain
UnitHMS Miranda
Battles / warsCrimean War
AwardsVictoria Cross
Légion d'Honneur
Order of the Medjidie
Baltic Medal
Crimea Medal with clasps for Sebastopol and Azoff
Turkish Crimea Medal

Captain Cecil William Buckley VC (7 October 1828 – 7 December 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.