Samuel Mitchell (VC)

Samuel Mitchell
Born(1841-09-08)8 September 1841
Aspley Guise, Bedfordshire, England
Died16 March 1894(1894-03-16) (aged 52)
Mikonui River, New Zealand
Buried
Ross Cemetery, Westland
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
BranchRoyal Navy
Years of service1857–1865
RankBoatswain's Mate
UnitHMS Harrier
Battles / warsWaikato-Hauhau Maori War
AwardsVictoria Cross

Samuel Mitchell VC (8 September 1841 – 16 March 1894) was a Royal Navy sailor and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

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