Samuel Meekosha Military person

Samuel Meekosha VC (16 September 1893 – 8 December 1950), who changed his name by deed poll to Samuel Ingham in 1942, 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

Birth date	September 16, 1893
Birth place	West Yorkshire , Leeds
Date of death	December 08, 1950
Place of death	Blackwood Caerphilly , Monmouthshire
Resting place	Pontypridd

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Military person

allegiance	United Kingdom
award	Victoria Cross
military operations	World War II World War I
military branch	British Army
military unit	Royal Army Ordnance Corps West Yorkshire Regiment Corps of Military Accountants