George Hollis Military person

George Hollis VC (October 1833 – 16 May 1879) 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.

Personal facts

George Hollis
Birth dateJanuary 01, 1833
Birth place
Chipping Sodbury , Gloucestershire
Date of deathMay 16, 1879
Place of death
Devon , Exeter
Resting place
Exeter

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Military person

award
Victoria Cross
military operations
Indian Rebellion of 1857
military branch
British Army
military unit
8th King's Royal Irish Hussars

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External resources

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