George Fosbery

George Vincent Fosbery
Born11 April 1832
Stert, Wiltshire
Died8 May 1907(1907-05-08) (aged 75)
Bath, Bath and North East Somerset
Buried
St Mary's Cemetery, Bath
Allegiance United Kingdom
BranchBritish Indian Army
Service years1852–1877
RankLieutenant Colonel
Unit4th Bengal European Regiment
ConflictsUmbeyla Campaign
Awards Victoria Cross
Other workFirearms designer and inventor

Lieutenant Colonel George Vincent Fosbery VC (11 April 1832 – 8 May 1907) 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. He was also a designer and inventor of firearms.

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