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Edward St. John Daniel was an English 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.
He was 17 years old, and a Midshipman in the Royal Navy, (Naval Brigade) during the Crimean War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.
On 18 October1854 at Sebastopol, Crimea, Midshipman Daniel was one of the volunteers from HMS Diamond, who, under the command of the captain (William Peel) brought in powder to the battery from a waggon under very heavy fire, a shot having disabled the horses. On 5 November at the Battle of Inkerman he, as ADC to the captain, remained by his side throughout a long and dangerous day. On 18 June 1855 he was again with his captain in the first scaling party at the assault on the Redan, binding up his superior officer's severely wounded arm and taking him back to a place of safety.
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One of eight men whose VCs were forfeited. He later achieved the rank of Lieutenant. Grave/memorial at Hokitika Municipal Cemetery, S. Island, New Zealand. Block 851 - 27. Headstone.
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Edward St John DANIEL, VC (http://www.mdani.demon.co.uk/esjd/)(highly detailed biography and history including mystery)
This page has been migrated from the Victoria Cross Reference (http://www.victoriacross.net)with permission.
EdwardStJohnDaniel was born at the family home 1 Windsor Terrace, Clifton, Bristol on 17th January 1837, the first child of a well-known Bristol attorney, EdwardDaniel.
Daniel was at his Captain's side throughout the day, as Peel led seven separate charges against the Russians and assisted the Grenadier Guards, who were cut off in a group, to defend their colours.
In 1860, at the age of 23, EdwardStJohnDaniel was clearly a naval officer of outstanding prospects.
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