Sir Edward Pemberton Leach | |
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Born | 2 April 1847 County Londonderry, Ireland |
Died | 27 April 1913 (aged 66) Cadenabbia, Lake Como, Italy |
Buried | Griante Cemetery, via Independezia, Griante |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service | British Army |
Years of service | 1866–1912 |
Rank | General |
Unit | Royal Engineers |
Commands | 9th (Scottish) Division Scottish Command |
Battles / wars | Lushai Expedition Second Anglo-Afghan War Mahdist War |
Awards | Victoria Cross Order of the Bath Royal Victorian Order |
General Sir Edward Pemberton Leach VC KCB KCVO (2 April 1847 – 27 April 1913) was an Irish 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.