Arthur George Hammond
Colonel Sir Arthur George Hammond VC KCB DSO (28 September 1843 – 20 April 1919) 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.
Sir Arthur George Hammond | |
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| Born | 28 September 1843 Dawlish, Devon |
| Died | April 1919 (aged 75) Camberley, Surrey |
| Buried | St Michael's Churchyard, Camberley |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army British Indian Army |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Unit | 82nd Regiment of Foot Bengal Staff Corps |
| Battles/wars | Second Anglo-Afghan War Hazara Expedition of 1888 Chitral Expedition Tirah Campaign |
| Awards | Victoria Cross Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Order |
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