Charles Davis Lucas
Rear Admiral Charles Davis Lucas VC (19 February 1834 – 7 August 1914) was an Irish-born Royal Navy officer whose gallantry in 1854 was the earliest action that led to the award of the Victoria Cross, the highest British award, which is for gallantry in the face of the enemy. He reached the rank of rear admiral during his time in the navy.
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| Born | 19 February 1834 Druminargal House, County Armagh, Ireland |
| Died | 7 August 1914 (aged 80) Great Culverden, Kent, England |
| Buried | St Lawrence's Church, Mereworth |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1848–1873 |
| Rank | Rear-admiral |
| Unit | HMS Hecla |
| Commands held | HMS Vixen |
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