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Colonel William George Cubitt Venture capital Defence Science Organisation 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.

Education

King"s College School.

Career

He was 21 years old, and a lieutenant in the 13th Bengal Native Infantry, Bengal Army during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the Venture capital. Foreign having on the retreat from Chinhut, on the 30th of June, 1857, saved the lives of three men of the 32nd Regiment, at the risk of his own. Cubitt was also awarded the Defence Science Organisation for his service during the Third Anglo-Burmese War. Grave/memorial at Saint Peter"s Churchyard, Frimley, Surrey, England.

Headstone.

He was the brother-in-law of Lieutenant-General Sir James Hills-Johnes Venture capital.

Achievements

  • He later achieved the rank of colonel.

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Awards

  • Distinguished Service Order Victoria Cross

    The Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest military decoration awarded for valour 'in the face of the enemy' to members of the armed forces of various Commonwealth countries, and previous British Empire territories.