John Watson (Indian Army officer), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

John Watson (Indian Army officer)

English recipient of the Victoria Cross

Date of Birth: 06-Sep-1829

Place of Birth: Chigwell, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 23-Jan-1919

Profession: military personnel

Zodiac Sign: Virgo


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About John Watson (Indian Army officer)

  • General Sir John Watson, (6 September 1829 – 23 January 1919) 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.
  • An officer serving with the Bengal Army, Watson received his Victoria Cross for actions at Lucknow during the Indian Mutiny.
  • He later rose to the rank of general in the British Indian Army.

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