Charles Pye
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For the engraver, see Charles Pye (engraver).
Charles Pye VC (chr: 24 September 1820 ā 12 July 1876) 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.
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Charles Pye VC | |
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Born | Forebridge, Staffordshire |
Died | 12 July 1876 (aged 55) Kirkstall, Victoria, Australia |
Buried | Tower Hill cemetery, Koroit |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | 40th Regiment of Foot 31st Regiment of Foot 53rd Regiment of Foot New Zealand Militia |
Battles/wars | First Anglo-Sikh War Second Anglo-Sikh War Indian Mutiny New Zealand Wars |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
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