Samuel Evans (VC)

Samuel Evans
Depiction of the Siege of Sebastopol
Bornc. 1821
Paisley, Renfrewshire
Died(1901-10-04)4 October 1901 (aged 80)
Edinburgh
Buried
Piershill Cemetery, Edinburgh
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service / branch British Army
RankPrivate
Unit19th Regiment of Foot
Battles / wars
Awards
Other workLodge keeper at the Palace of Holyroodhouse
The grave of Samuel Evans VC, Piershill Cemetery, Edinburgh

Samuel Evans VC (c. 1821 – 4 October 1901) was a Scottish 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.