Hanson Jarrett Explained

Hanson Chambers Taylor Jarrett
Honorific Suffix:VC
Birth Date:1839 3, df=y
Birth Place:Madras, British India
Death Place:Saugor
Placeofburial:Saugor New Cemetery
Allegiance:United Kingdom
Rank:Colonel
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Battles:Indian Mutiny
Awards:Victoria Cross

Colonel Hanson Chambers Taylor Jarrett VC (22 March 1839 – 11 April 1891) was a 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.

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

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