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Charles George Baker
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Charles George Baker VC(8 December 1830-19 February 1906) was a 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.
He was 27 years old, and a lieutenant in the Bengal Police Battalion, Indian Army during the Indian Rebellion of 1857 when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.
On 27 September 1858 at Suhejnee, near Peroo, Bengal, Lieutenant Baker was in command of a mixed party of cavalry and mounted police (about 120 strong) which attacked and put to flight a force of about 100 rebels. The whole operation, brilliantly conceived and most gallantly carried out, resulted in the utter defeat of the enemy. (See also George Bell Chicken)
- Burial location of Charles Baker "Dorset"