Edward Bamford | |
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| Born | 28 May 1887 Highgate, England |
| Died | 30 September 1928 (aged 41) On board HMS Cumberland, East China Sea |
| Buried | Shanghai, China |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service | Royal Marines |
| Years of service | 1905–1928 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | Royal Marine Light Infantry |
| Battles / wars | First World War |
| Awards | Victoria Cross Distinguished Service Order Order of Saint Anna, 3rd Class (Russia) Officer of the Legion of Honour (France) Order of the Rising Sun, 4th Class (Japan) |
Edward Bamford, VC, DSO (28 May 1887 – 30 September 1928) was a Royal Marines officer 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. Bamford was also awarded the Distinguished Service Order for his gallantry aboard HMS Chester during the Battle of Jutland.