John Tytler (VC)

John Adam Tytler
Born29 October 1825
Monghyr, Bihar, British India
Died14 February 1880 (aged 54)
Thall, Kurram Valley, North West Frontier
Buried
Christian Cemetery, Kohat, Pakistan
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service/branchBengal Army
 British Indian Army
RankBrigadier General
Unit66th Bengal Native Infantry
Indian Staff Corps
Battles/warsIndian Mutiny
Umbeyla Campaign
AwardsVictoria Cross
Order of the Bath

Brigadier General John Adam Tytler VC CB (29 October 1825 – 14 February 1880) 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.