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Arthur Knyvet WilsonArthur Knyvet Wilson (VC, GCB, OM, GCVO) 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. Details He was 41 years old, and a Captain in the Royal Navy, (Naval Brigade) during the Sudan when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC. On 29 February 1884 at the Battle of El Teb, Sudan, Captain Wilson of HMS Hecla attached himself, during the advance, to the right half-battery, Naval Brigade, in place of a lieutenant who was mortally wounded. As the troops closed on the enemy battery, the Arabs charged out on the detachment which was dragging one of the guns, whereupon Captain Wilson sprang to the front and engaged in single combat with some of the enemy, and so protected the detachment until men of the York and Lancaster Regiment came to his assistance. Further information Later Sir Arthur WILSON. He later achieved the rank of Admiral of the Fleet. The medal please update if you know where his medal is publicly displayed Reference See also External links This page has been migrated from the Victoria Cross Reference with permission. Wilson
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