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Samuel Hodge
West Indian recipient of the Victoria Cross
| Bio | Samuel Hodge, VC was a West Indian soldier in the British Army and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth soldiers. From the island of Tortola in the British Virgin Islands, he was the second black man to be awarded the Victoria Cross after William Hall.2 |
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| Born | c. 18401 |
| Died | 1868 Jan 141 |
| Occupation | soldier1 |
| Cause of death | Unknown |
| Status | Possible: Samuel Hodge may be a 27 Club member |