Samuel Turner (VC)

Samuel Turner
BornFebruary 1826 (1826-02)
Witnesham, Suffolk
Died13 June 1868 (1868-06-14) (aged 42)
Meerut, British India
Buried
St John's Cemetery, Meerut
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service / branch British Army
RankPrivate
Unit60th Rifles
Battles / warsIndian Mutiny
AwardsVictoria Cross

Samuel Turner VC (February 1826 – 13 June 1868) 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.