John Pearson Military person

John Pearson VC (19 January 1825 – 18 April 1892) 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 members of the British and Commonwealth forces.

Personal facts

John Pearson
Birth dateJanuary 19, 1825
Birth place
West Riding of Yorkshire , Leeds
Date of deathApril 18, 1892
Place of death
Canada , Lion's Head Ontario
Resting place
Lion's Head Ontario

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Military person

award
Meritorious Service Medal (United Kingdom)
Victoria Cross
military operations
Crimean War
Indian Rebellion of 1857
military unit
8th King's Royal Irish Hussars
19th Royal Hussars

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