Ferdinand Schiess
Recipient of the Victoria Cross
Died when: 28 years 251 days (344 months)Star Sign: Aries

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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