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They had two sons, Bertie Fielding Knox Leet and Dudley Knox Leet. William retired in July 1887, died in Great Chart, Kent, on 29 June 1898. A memorial to him is in Great Chart Churchyard.
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William Leet
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Leet was 45 years old, and a Major in the 1st Battalion, 13th Regiment of Foot (later The Somerset Light Infantry (Prince Albert"s)), British Army during the Anglo-Zulu War when the following deed took place on 28 March 1879 at Battle of Hlobane, Zululand, South Africa for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross: His Victoria Cross is displayed at the Somerset Light Infantry Museum, located in Taunton, Somerset, England.
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United Kingdom
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Companion of the Order of the Bath 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.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.