Claud Thomas Bourchier Military person

Colonel Claud Thomas Bourchier (22 April 1831 – 19 November 1877) 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.He was 23 years old, and a Lieutenant in the 1st Battalion, The Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own), British Army during the Crimean War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.

Personal facts

Claud Thomas Bourchier
Birth dateApril 22, 1831
Birth place
Devon , Brayford
Date of deathNovember 19, 1877
Place of death
Sussex , Hove
Resting place
Buxton

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Military person

allegianceUnited Kingdom
award
Victoria Cross
military operations
Crimean War
Indian Rebellion of 1857
military branch
British Army
military unit
Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own)
service start1849
service end1876

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  1. http://www.homeusers.prestel.co.uk/stewart/norfolk.htm