John Prettyjohns VC (sometimes misspelled Prettyjohn) (11 June 1823 – 20 January 1887) was the first Royal Marine to win 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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11 June 1823 Dean Prior, United Kingdom
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Died |
20 January 1887 (aged 63) Chorlton-on-Medlock, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
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Zodiac | Gemini |
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