Francis Edward Henry Farquharson | |
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Born | 25 March 1837 Glasgow, Scotland |
Died | 12 September 1875 (aged 38) Harberton, Devon |
Buried | St Peter's Churchyard, Harberton |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service | British Army |
Rank | Major |
Unit | 42nd Regiment of Foot |
Battles / wars | Crimean War Indian Mutiny Third Anglo-Ashanti War |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
Major Francis Edward Henry Farquharson VC (25 March 1837 – 12 September 1875) was a Scottish 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.