Anthony Clarke Booth
Anthony Clarke Booth VC (21 April 1846 – 8 December 1899) 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.
Anthony Clarke Booth | |
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| Born | 21 April 1846 Carrington, Nottinghamshire |
| Died | 8 December 1899 (aged 53) Brierley Hill, Staffordshire |
| Place of burial | St Michael's Churchyard, Brierley Hill |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Rank | Colour-Sergeant |
| Unit | 80th Regiment of Foot (Staffordshire Volunteers) |
| Battles/wars | Anglo-Zulu War |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
Born in Carrington, Nottingham, he was 32 years old, and a sergeant in the 80th Regiment of Foot (Staffordshire Volunteers) (later The South Staffordshire Regiment), British Army in the Battle of Intombe during the Zulu War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.
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