George Dare Dowell

George Dare Dowell
Born(1831-02-15)15 February 1831
Fishbourne, West Sussex, England
Died3 August 1910(1910-08-03) (aged 79)
Auckland, New Zealand
Buried
Purewa Cemetery, Auckland
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
Service / branchRoyal Marines
Years of service1849–1872
RankLieutenant Colonel
UnitRoyal Marine Artillery
Battles / warsCrimean War
AwardsVictoria 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.