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Edward St John Daniel
The Battle of Sebastopol
Depiction of the Siege of Sebastopol
Born (1837-01-17)January 17, 1837
Died May 20, 1868(1868-05-20) (aged 31)
Place of birth 1 Windsor Terrace, Clifton, Bristol, England
Place of death Hokitika, New Zealand
Allegiance United Kingdom United Kingdom
Service/branch Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom Royal Navy
Years of service 1851 - 1861
Rank Lieutenant
Unit Naval Brigade
Battles/wars Crimean War
Second Anglo-Burmese War
Indian Mutiny
Awards Victoria Cross (forfeited)

Edward St. John Daniel VC (17 January 1837 – 20 May 1868) was an English 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.

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He was 17 years old, and a Midshipman in the Royal Navy, (Naval Brigade) during the Crimean War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.

On 18 October 1854 at Sebastopol, Crimea, Midshipman Daniel was one of the volunteers from HMS Diamond, who, under the command of the captain (William Peel) brought in powder to the battery from a wagon under very heavy fire, a shot having disabled the horses. On 5 November at the Battle of Inkerman he, as Aide-de-camp (ADC) to the captain, remained by his side throughout a long and dangerous day. On 18 June 1855 he was again with his captain in the first scaling party at the assault on the Redan, binding up his superior officer's severely wounded arm and taking him back to a place of safety.

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Daniel also served in the Second Anglo-Burmese War and the Indian Mutiny. He later achieved the rank of Lieutenant. He was the first of eight men whose VCs were forfeited. He was stripped of the medal on 4 September 1861 after being convicted of desertion and evading court martial. Grave/memorial at Hokitika Municipal Cemetery, South Island, New Zealand. Block 851 - 27. Headstone. He may not have died in New Zealand, refer Victoria Cross Heroes - Documentary. (Ashcroft)

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