James Langley Dalton

James Langley Dalton VC
Born1833
London, England
Died7 January 1887(1887-01-07) (aged 54)
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Buried
Russell Road Roman Catholic Cemetery
Allegiance United Kingdom
Branch British Army
RankAssistant Commissary
Unit85th Regiment of Foot
Commissariat and Transport Department
ConflictsAnglo-Zulu War
Awards Victoria Cross

James Langley Dalton VC (1833 – 7 January 1887) 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 for service) for his actions in the Battle of Rorke's Drift during the Anglo-Zulu War.

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