Samuel Wassall | |
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Born | 7 April 1856 Kingswinford, Staffs., England |
Died | 31 January 1927 (aged 70) Barrow-in-Furness |
Buried | Barrow-in-Furness Cemetery |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service | British Army |
Rank | Private |
Unit | 80th Regiment of Foot |
Battles / wars | Anglo-Zulu War – Battle of Isandlwana |
Awards | Victoria 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.