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COMMANDER // 1824–1901

Samuel Browne

generalUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland1 battle1 war

Lifespan

18241901

18301840185018601870188018901900Second Anglo-Afghan War · 1878-1880Battle of Ali Masjid — November 21, 1878 · British Empire · Second Anglo-Afghan War

Active service 18781 battle across 1 war; first command at age 54.

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General Sir Samuel James Browne, was a British Indian Army cavalry officer, known best as the creator of the Sam Browne belt. He was a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the most prestigious award for gallantry in combat that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

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