James Champion

James Champion

VC MSM
Born1834
Hammersmith, London
Died4 May 1904 (aged 69-70)
Hammersmith
Buried
Hammersmith Cemetery
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service / branch British Army
RankTroop Sergeant-Major
Unit8th Hussars
Royal Gloucestershire Hussars
Battles / warsCrimean War
Indian Mutiny
Awards Victoria Cross
Meritorious Service Medal

James Champion VC MSM (1834 – 4 May 1904) 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.