William McBean Military person

Major-General William McBean VC (1 January 1818 – 23 June 1878) was a Scottish 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	January 01, 1818
Birth place	Scotland , Inverness
Date of death	June 23, 1878
Place of death	London , Shooter's Hill
Resting place	Edinburgh

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Military person

allegiance	United Kingdom
award	Order of the Medjidie Victoria Cross
military operations	Crimean War Indian Rebellion of 1857
military branch	British Army
military unit	93rd (Sutherland Highlanders) Regiment of Foot