John Watson
Recipient of the Victoria Cross
Died when: 89 years 139 days (1072 months)Star Sign: Virgo
General Sir John Watson, VC, GCB (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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