caption branch death_place death_date birth_place unit awards battles birth_date placeofburial rank image article_title name
depiction of the battle of inkerman 23px british army bridlington , east yorkshire 18 november 1871 south hill , cornwall royal artillery military train victoria -rrb- medal of military valour -lrb- sardinia -rrb- cross distinguished conduct medal légion d'honneur -lrb- france crimean war 18 march 1826 bridlington priory churchyard captain inkermann.jpg george symons -lrb- vc -rrb-
 george symons
george symons -lrb- vc -rrb-

george symons vc dcm -lrb- 18 march 1826 -- 18 november 1871 -rrb- 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 .
