Samuel Turner | |
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Born | February 1826 Witnesham, Suffolk |
Died | 13 June 1868 Meerut, British India | (aged 42)
Buried | St John's Cemetery, Meerut |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service | British Army |
Rank | Private |
Unit | 60th Rifles |
Battles / wars | Indian Mutiny |
Awards | Victoria 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.