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Frederick Cockayne Elton | |
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 Depiction of the Siege of Sebastopol | |
| Born | 23 April 1832 Whitestaunton, Somerset |
| Died | 24 March 1888 (aged 55) London |
| Buried | St Andrew's Churchyard, Whitestaunton |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service | British Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit | 55th Regiment of Foot 21st Regiment of Foot 67th Regiment of Foot |
| Battles / wars | Crimean War |
| Awards | Victoria Cross Order of the Medjidie Legion of Honour |
Frederick Cockayne Elton VC (23 April 1832 – 24 March 1888) was an English 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.