Hanson Chambers Taylor Jarrett
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Colonel Hanson Chambers Taylor Jarrett VC
Victoria Cross
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 (22 March 1839 – 11 April 1891) was a recipient of the Victoria Cross
Victoria Cross
The Victoria Cross is the highest military decoration awarded for valour "in the face of the enemy" to members of the armed forces of various Commonwealth countries, and previous British Empire territories....

, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British
United Kingdom
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 and Commonwealth
Commonwealth of Nations
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 forces.

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He was 21 years old, and a lieutenant
Lieutenant
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 in the 26th Bengal Native Infantry, Bengal Army
Bengal Army
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 during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed took place on 14 October 1858 at Baroun
Baroun
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, India
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for which he was awarded the VC.
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