William George Cubitt
William George Cubitt | |
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| Born | 19 October 1835 Calcutta, British India |
| Died | 25 January 1903 (aged 67) Camberley, Surrey, England |
| Buried | St. Peter's Churchyard, Frimley, Surrey |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Bengal Army British Indian Army |
| Years of service | 1853–1892 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Battles / wars | Santhal rebellion Indian Mutiny Second Anglo-Afghan War Akha Expedition Third Anglo-Burmese War |
| Awards | Victoria Cross Distinguished Service Order Mentioned in Despatches (2) |
| Relations | Sir James Hills-Johnes VC (brother-in-law) Lewis Pugh Evans VC (nephew) |
Colonel William George Cubitt, VC, DSO (19 October 1835 – 25 January 1903) was a senior officer in the British Indian Army 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.