Awards & Winners

John Pearson

Date of Birth 19-January-1825
Place of Birth Leeds
(England, United Kingdom, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom, with Dependencies and Territories)
Nationality United Kingdom
Profession Soldier
John Pearson 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 members of the British and Commonwealth forces.

Awards by John Pearson

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1858


Victoria Cross
(In recognition of most conspicuous bravery that took place on 17th June, 1858 as Private in the 8th Hussars (The King's Royal Irish), British Army during the Indian Mutiny.)