George Channer
General George Nicolas Channer VC CB (7 January 1842 – 13 December 1905) 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.
George Channer | |
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General George Nicolas Channer VC | |
| Born | 7 January 1842 Allahabad, British India |
| Died | 13 December 1905 Westward Ho!, Devon |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Indian Army |
| Years of service | 1859–1901 |
| Rank | General |
| Unit | 1st Gurkha Rifles |
| Battles/wars | Umbeyla Campaign Perak War Jowaki Expedition Second Anglo-Afghan War Hazara Expedition of 1888 |
| Awards | Victoria Cross Order of the Bath |
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