Awards & Winners

Samuel McGaw

Date of Birth 1838
Place of Birth Kirkmichael
(United Kingdom, South Ayrshire)
Nationality United Kingdom
Profession Soldier
Samuel McGaw VC was a Scottish 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.

Awards by Samuel McGaw

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1874


Victoria Cross
(In recognition of most conspicuous bravery that took place on 21st January, 1874 as Lance-Sergeant of the 42nd Regiment of Foot during the First Ashanti Expedition.)