Richard Wadeson

Richard Wadeson

VC
Colonel Richard Wadeson, VC
Born(1826-07-31)31 July 1826
Lancaster, Lancashire
Died24 January 1885(1885-01-24) (aged 58)
Royal Hospital, Chelsea
Buried
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service / branch British Army
RankColonel
Unit75th Regiment of Foot
Battles / warsIndian Mutiny
AwardsVictoria Cross
Plaque to Colonel Wadeson in the Royal Hospital, Chelsea

Colonel Richard Wadeson VC (31 July 1826 – 24 January 1885) 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.