John Buckley (VC)
Major John Buckley VC (24 May 1813 – 14 July 1876) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross. He was the 115th recipient of the award and the first of 182 awarded during the Indian Mutiny (1358 have been awarded in total).
John Buckley | |
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| Born | 24 May 1813 Stalybridge, Cheshire |
| Died | 14 July 1876 (aged 63) Poplar, London |
| Buried | Tower Hamlets Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | |
| Years of service | 1832–1861 |
| Rank | Major |
| Battles/wars | Indian Mutiny |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
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