Edward William Derrington Bell
Edward William Derrington Bell | |
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| Born | 18 May 1824 Essex, England |
| Died | 10 November 1879 (aged 55) Belfast, Ireland |
| Buried | St Mary's Churchyard, Kempsey |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Rank | Major General |
| Unit | 23rd Regiment of Foot |
| Battles / wars | Crimean War Indian Mutiny |
| Awards | Victoria Cross Companion of the Order of the Bath Légion d'honneur (France) Order of the Medjidie (Ottoman Empire) |
Major General Edward William Derrington Bell, VC, CB (18 May 1824 – 10 November 1879) was a British Army officer and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.