Peter Brown (VC)

Peter Brown
Born1837
Sweden
Died(1894-09-10)10 September 1894
Cape Town
Buried
Maitland Cemetery Maitland, Cape Town
BranchCape Colonial Forces
Service years1865–1880
RankTrooper
UnitCape Mounted Riflemen
ConflictsMorosi's Mountain 1879 Campaign
AwardsVictoria Cross

Peter Brown (1837 – 10 September 1894) was a Swedish 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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