Henry Edward Jerome

Henry Edward Jerome

Born(1830-02-28)28 February 1830
Antigua, British West Indies
Died25 February 1901(1901-02-25) (aged 70)
Bath, Somerset
Buried
Lansdown Cemetery, Bath
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
Service/branchBritish Army
RankMajor General
Unit
Battles/warsIndian Mutiny
AwardsVictoria Cross

Major General Henry Edward Jerome VC (28 February 1830 – 25 February 1901) was a 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.