William George Cubitt | |
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Born | Calcutta, British India | 19 October 1835
Died | 25 January 1903 Camberley, Surrey, England | (aged 67)
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Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service | Bengal Army British Indian Army |
Years of service | 1853–1892 |
Rank | Colonel |
Battles / wars | Santhal rebellion Indian Mutiny Second Anglo-Afghan War Akha Expedition Third Anglo-Burmese War |
Awards | Victoria Cross Distinguished Service Order Mentioned in Despatches (2) |
Relations | Sir James Hills-Johnes VC (brother-in-law) Lewis Pugh Evans VC (nephew) |
Colonel William George Cubitt, VC, DSO (19 October 1835 – 25 January 1903) was a senior officer in the British Indian Army and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.