John Berryman (VC)
John Berryman | |
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John Berryman | |
| Born | 18 July 1825 Dudley, England |
| Died | 27 June 1896 (aged 70) Woldingham, England |
| Buried | St Agatha's Churchyard, Woldingham |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | 17th Lancers 5th Lancers |
| Battles / wars | Crimean War Indian Mutiny Anglo-Zulu War |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
John Berryman VC (18 July 1825 – 27 June 1896) was a British Army non-commissioned 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.
Born in Dudley, England, the son of a pub landlord, he enlisted in the 17th Lancers in May 1848 and served with the regiment throughout the Crimean War.