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Ferdinand Schiess

Recipient of the Victoria Cross

Died when: 28 years 251 days (344 months)
Star Sign: Aries

 

Ferdinand Schiess

Christian Ferdinand Schiess VC (7 April 1856 – 14 December 1884) was a Swiss 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 died in poverty at just 28.


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