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Charles Davis Lucas | |
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| Born | 19 February 1834 Druminargal House, County Armagh, Ireland |
| Died | 7 August 1914 (aged 80) Great Culverden, Kent, England |
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| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service |  Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1848–1873 |
| Rank | Rear-admiral |
| Unit | HMS Hecla |
| Commands | HMS Vixen |
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Rear Admiral Charles Davis Lucas VC (19 February 1834 – 7 August 1914) was an Irish-born Royal Navy officer whose gallantry in 1854 was the earliest action that led to the award of the Victoria Cross, the highest British award, which is for gallantry in the face of the enemy.[a] He reached the rank of rear admiral during his time in the navy.
- ^ a b Best, Brian. "Charles Lucas – The First VC". Sample Journal Articles. The Victoria Cross Society. Archived from the original on 19 September 2003. Retrieved 2 June 2011.
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