Gerald Goodlake | |
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Born | 14 May 1832 Wadley, Faringdon, England |
Died | 5 April 1890 (aged 57) Denham, Buckinghamshire |
Buried | St Mary the Virgin Churchyard, Harefield |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service | British Army |
Rank | Lieutenant-general |
Unit | 21st Regiment of Foot Coldstream Guards |
Battles / wars | Crimean War |
Awards | Victoria Cross Legion of Honour (France) Order of the Medjidie (Ottoman Empire) |
Relations | Sir Edward Baker, 1st Baronet (father-in-law) |
Lieutenant General Gerald Littlehales Goodlake VC (14 May 1832 – 5 April 1890) 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.