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William McBean
William McBean | |
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| Born | 1 January 1819 Inverness, Scotland |
| Died | 22 June 1878 (aged 59) London, England |
| Buried | Grange Cemetery, Edinburgh |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service |  British Army |
| Rank | Major General |
| Unit | 93rd Regiment of Foot |
| Battles / wars | Crimean War Indian Mutiny |
| Awards |  Victoria CrossOrder of the Medjidieh (Ottoman Empire) |
Major-General William McBean VC (1 January 1819 – 22 June 1878) 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.
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