George Dare Dowell | |
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Born | Fishbourne, West Sussex, England | 15 February 1831
Died | 3 August 1910 Auckland, New Zealand | (aged 79)
Buried | Purewa Cemetery, Auckland |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service | Royal Marines |
Years of service | 1849–1872 |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Unit | Royal Marine Artillery |
Battles / wars | Crimean War |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
George Dare Dowell, VC (15 February 1831 – 3 August 1910) 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.