George Rolland
British recipient of the Victoria Cross / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with the French mining engineer Georges Rolland.
Major George Murray Rolland VC (12 May 1869 ā 9 July 1910) 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.
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George Murray Rolland | |
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Born | 12 May 1869 Wellington, Tamil Nadu, British India |
Died | 9 July 1910 (1910-07-10) (aged 41) Nagpur, India |
Buried | Takli Cemetery, Nagpur |
Allegiance | United Kingdom British India |
Service/ | British Army British Indian Army |
Years of service | 1889-1910 |
Rank | Major |
Unit | Bedfordshire Regiment Indian Staff Corps 1st Bombay Grenadiers |
Battles/wars | Third Somaliland Expedition |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
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