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John Watson Military person

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.

Personal facts

Birth date	September 06, 1829
Birth place	Chigwell , Essex
Date of death	January 23, 1919
Place of death	Berkshire , Finchampstead
Resting place	Finchampstead

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