William St. Lucien Chase
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Colonel William St. Lucien Chase VC CB (July 2, 1856 - June 24, 1908) 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.
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He was 24 years old, and a lieutenant in the 28th Native Infantry, Indian Army during the Second Afghan War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.
On 16 August 1880 at Deh Khoja, near Kandahar, Afghanistan, Lieutenant Chase with the help of a private Thomas Elsdon Ashford rescued and carried for a distance of over 200 yards under the fire of the enemy, a wounded soldier who had taken shelter in a block house. Several times they were compelled to rest, but they persevered and finally brought the wounded man to a place of safety.
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He later achieved the rank of colonel.
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Displayed in the Army Museum of Western Australia
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- Burial location of William Chase "Pakistan"
- News item "William Chase's Victoria Cross donated to the Army Museum of Western Australia"
- Find-A-Grave profile for William St. Lucien Chase
