Cecil Buckley
Captain Cecil William Buckley VC (7 October 1828 – 7 December 1872) 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.
Cecil Buckley | |
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| Birth name | Cecil William Buckley |
| Born | 7 October 1828 Eccles, Lancashire |
| Died | 7 December 1872 (aged 44) Funchal, Madeira |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1845–1872 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | HMS Miranda |
| Battles/wars | Crimean War |
| Awards | Victoria Cross Légion d'Honneur Order of the Medjidie Baltic Medal Crimea Medal with clasps for Sebastopol and Azoff Turkish Crimea Medal |
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