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Context : Colonel Arthur Frederick Pickard VC CB (12 April 1844 -- 1 March 1880) 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.
Question : What was the award received by Arthur Frederick Pickard?
Output:
Victoria Cross