Samuel McGaw VC | |
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Born | 1838 Kirkmichael, Ayrshire |
Died | 22 July 1878 Larnaca, Cyprus |
Buried | British Cemetery, Kyrenia, Cyprus |
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Rank | Sergeant |
Unit | 42nd Regiment of Foot |
Battles/wars | Indian Mutiny Third Anglo-Ashanti War |
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Samuel McGaw VC (1838 – 22 July 1878) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.