Edward Robinson (VC)
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Born17 June 1838
Portsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire
Portsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire
Died2 October 1896 (aged 58)
Windsor Castle estate (Great Park), Windsor, Berkshire
Windsor Castle estate (Great Park), Windsor, Berkshire
Buried
Old Windsor Church Road Cemetery
Allegiance
United Kingdom
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| Born | 17 June 1838 Portsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire |
| Died | 2 October 1896 (aged 58) Windsor Castle estate (Great Park), Windsor, Berkshire |
| Buried | Old Windsor Church Road Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service |  Royal Navy |
| Rank | Able Seaman |
| Unit | HMS Shannon |
| Battles / wars | Indian Mutiny |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
Edward Robinson VC (17 June 1838 – 2 October 1896)[1] 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.
Robinson was 19 years old, and an able seaman in the Royal Navy, serving in the Naval Brigade from HMS Shannon during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC:
For conspicuous bravery, in having at Lucknow, on the 13th of March, 1858, under a heavy musketry fire, within fifty yards, jumped on the sand bags of a battery, and extinguished a fire among them. He was dangerously wounded in performing this service.[2]