Awards & Winners

John Watson

Date of Birth 06-September-1829
Place of Birth Chigwell
(United Kingdom, Epping Forest District)
Nationality United Kingdom
Profession Soldier
General Sir John Watson VC, GCB 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. An officer serving with the Bengal Army, Watson received his Victoria Cross for actions at Lucknow during the Indian Mutiny. He later rose to the rank of general in the British Indian Army.

Awards by John Watson

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1857


Victoria Cross
(In recognition of most conspicuous bravery that took place on 14th November, 1857 as Lieutenant of the 1st Punjab Cavalry during the Indian Mutiny.)