Samuel McGaw

Samuel McGaw

VC
Born1838 (1838)
Kirkmichael, Ayrshire
Died22 July 1878(1878-07-22) (aged 39–40)
Larnaca, Cyprus
Buried
British Cemetery, Kyrenia, Cyprus
Allegiance United Kingdom
Branch British Army
RankSergeant
Unit42nd Regiment of Foot
ConflictsIndian Mutiny
Third Anglo-Ashanti War
Awards Victoria Cross

Samuel McGaw VC (1838 – 22 July 1878) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

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