Samuel Wassall

Samuel Wassall
Born7 April 1856
Kingswinford, Staffs., England
Died31 January 1927 (aged 70)
Barrow-in-Furness
Buried
Barrow-in-Furness Cemetery
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service / branch British Army
RankPrivate
Unit80th Regiment of Foot
Battles / warsAnglo-Zulu War
Battle of Isandlwana
AwardsVictoria Cross

Samuel Wassall VC (July 1856 – 31 January 1927) 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.