8 December 1950 (aged 57) Blackwood, Monmouthshire
Buried
Glyntaff Crematorium, Pontypridd
Allegiance
United Kingdom
Service/branch
British Army
Rank
Major
Unit
West Yorkshire Regiment Corps of Military Accountants Royal Army Ordnance Corps
Battles/wars
World War I World War II
Awards
Victoria Cross
Samuel Meekosha VC (16 September 1893 – 8 December 1950), who changed his name by deed poll to Samuel Ingham in 1942,[1] 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.
^"No. 35728". The London Gazette. 2 October 1942. p. 4315.
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Global Information
United Kingdom
British Army