Frederick Whirlpool Military person

Frederick Whirlpool VC (1829 – 24 June 1899) 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. In his later life, Whirlpool migrated to Australia; as a result, he is sometimes claimed as an Australian VC recipient although his name is not included in the official count.

Personal facts

Frederick Whirlpool
Alias (AKA)Conker Frederick
Birth dateJanuary 01, 1829
Birth place
England , Liverpool
Date of deathJune 24, 1899
Place of death
New South Wales , Australia
Resting place
Windsor New South Wales

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Military person

award
Victoria Cross
military operations
Indian Rebellion of 1857
military branch
Bengal Army
military unit
3rd Bombay European Regiment

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