James Champion VC MSM | |
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Born | 1834 Hammersmith, London |
Died | 4 May 1904 (aged 69-70) Hammersmith |
Buried | Hammersmith Cemetery |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service | British Army |
Rank | Troop Sergeant-Major |
Unit | 8th Hussars Royal Gloucestershire Hussars |
Battles / wars | Crimean 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.