John Smith (Ticknall, Derbyshire February 1814-26 June 1864, Jullindar, India) 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. (Another John Smith (1822-1866) also received the VC for action in India http://www.royaldublinfusiliers.com/vc/vc.html) Wikipedia
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