Sir Charles Russell, 3rd Baronet
Sir Charles Russell, Bt | |
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| Born | 22 June 1826 Sothern Hill, Berkshire |
| Died | 13 April 1883 (aged 56) Reading, Berkshire |
| Buried | All Saints' Church (vault), Swallowfield, Berkshire |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Years of service | Enlisted 1847 |
| Rank | Lieutenant-Colonel |
| Unit | Grenadier Guards |
| Battles / wars | Crimean War |
| Awards | Victoria Cross Order of the Medjidieh (Ottoman Empire) |
| Other work | Member of Parliament |
Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Charles Russell, 3rd Baronet VC (22 June 1826 – 13 April 1883), was a British Conservative politician and soldier. He was a 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.