John Frederick McCrea

John Frederick McCrea
Born	2 April 1854 Saint Peter Port, Guernsey
Died	16 July 1894 (aged 40) Kokstad, Cape Colony, South Africa
Allegiance	Cape Colony
Service / branch	Cape Colonial Forces
Rank	Surgeon Major
Unit	Cape Mounted Yeomanry Cape Mounted Riflemen
Battles / wars	Basuto Gun War
Awards	Victoria Cross

John Frederick McCrea VC (2 April 1854 – 16 July 1894) was an English-born South African soldier and 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.