Edward Robinson (VC)

Edward Robinson

VC
Born(1838-06-17)17 June 1838
Portsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire
Died2 October 1896(1896-10-02) (aged 58)
Windsor Castle estate (Great Park), Windsor, Berkshire
Buried
Old Windsor Church Road Cemetery
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service/branch Royal Navy
RankAble Seaman
UnitHMS Shannon
Battles/warsIndian Mutiny
AwardsVictoria Cross

Edward Robinson VC (17 June 1838 – 2 October 1896)[1] 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.

  1. ^ "Coast Guards of yesteryear". Retrieved 11 March 2013.