COMMANDER // 1824–1901
Samuel Browne
generalUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland1 battle1 war
Lifespan
1824 – 1901
Active service 1878 — 1 battle across 1 war; first command at age 54.
Profile
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.
Battles (1)
1878
Battle of Ali MasjidSecond Anglo-Afghan War · British Empire