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  • Samuel Parkes (VC)
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  • Samuel Parkes VC (probably late 1815 – 15 November 1864) 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. Parkes was awarded his VC for his actions during the Charge of the Light Brigade.
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serviceyears
  • 1831
Birth Date
  • later 1815
death place
  • Stanhope Lodge, Hyde Park, London, London
Name
  • Samuel Parkes
Caption
  • The Charge of the Light Brigade, oil painting of 1894 by Richard Caton Woodville
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Awards
death date
  • 1864-11-15
Rank
  • Private
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placeofburial
  • Brompton Cemetery, London
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  • Samuel Parkes VC (probably late 1815 – 15 November 1864) 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. Parkes was awarded his VC for his actions during the Charge of the Light Brigade.