Samuel Evans | |
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Born | c. 1821 Paisley, Renfrewshire |
Died | Edinburgh | 4 October 1901 (aged 80)
Buried | Piershill Cemetery, Edinburgh |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service | British Army |
Rank | Private |
Unit | 19th Regiment of Foot |
Battles / wars | |
Awards | |
Other work | Lodge keeper at the Palace of Holyroodhouse |
Samuel Evans VC (c. 1821 – 4 October 1901) 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.