Israel Harding | |
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| Born | 21 October 1833 Portsmouth, England |
| Died | 22 May 1917 (aged 83) Billingshurst, West Sussex, England |
| Buried | Highland Road Cemetery, Portsmouth |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | Royal Navy |
| Rank | Chief Gunner |
| Unit | HMS Arrogant HMS Barracouta HMS Alexandra |
| Battles/wars | Crimean War 1882 Anglo-Egyptian War Third Anglo-Ashanti War |
| Awards | Victoria Cross Mentioned in Despatches |
Israel Harding, VC (21 October 1833 – 22 May 1917) was a sailor in the Royal Navy 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.