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Henry Singleton Pennell

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Henry Singleton Pennell

Birth
Dawlish, Teignbridge District, Devon, England
Death
19 Jan 1907 (aged 32)
Sankt Moritz-Bad, Bezirk Maloja, Graubünden, Switzerland
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Tirah Campaign Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Lieutenant in the Derbyshire Regiment, British Army. During the attack on the Dargai Hirghts, Tirah, India, October 20, 1897, when a Captain was struck down, Lieutenant Pennell ran to his assistance under a hail of bullets, to carry and drag him back to cover. For most prestigious gallantry, he was promoted Captain and awarded the Victoria Cross Medal.
Tirah Campaign Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Lieutenant in the Derbyshire Regiment, British Army. During the attack on the Dargai Hirghts, Tirah, India, October 20, 1897, when a Captain was struck down, Lieutenant Pennell ran to his assistance under a hail of bullets, to carry and drag him back to cover. For most prestigious gallantry, he was promoted Captain and awarded the Victoria Cross Medal.

Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith

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  • Added: Nov 21, 2003
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8111397/henry_singleton-pennell: accessed ), memorial page for Henry Singleton Pennell (18 Jun 1874–19 Jan 1907), Find a Grave Memorial ID 8111397, citing St Gregory Churchyard, Dawlish, Teignbridge District, Devon, England; Maintained by Find a Grave.