Frederick Francis Maude
General Sir Frederick Francis Maude VC GCB (20 December 1821 – 20 June 1897) was a 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.
Frederick Francis Maude | |
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| Born | 20 December 1821 Lisnadill, County Armagh, Ireland |
| Died | 20 June 1897 (aged 75) Torquay, Devon |
| Buried | Brompton Cemetery, London |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Years of service | Retired 5 November 1885 |
| Rank | General |
| Unit | 3rd Regiment of Foot |
| Battles/wars | Crimean War Second Anglo-Afghan War |
| Awards | Victoria Cross Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath |
| Relations | Francis Cornwallis Maude (cousin) |
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