Awards & Winners

John Thornton Down

Date of Birth 02-March-1842
Place of Birth Fulham
(London, England)
Nationality United Kingdom
Profession Soldier
John Thornton Down VC 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.

Awards by John Thornton Down

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1863


Victoria Cross
(In recognition of most conspicuous bravery that took place on 2 October, 1863 as Ensign of the 57th Regiment of Foot during the New Zealand Land Wars.)