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Christian Ferdinand Schiess VC (7 April 1856 – 14 December 1884) was a Swiss 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 died in poverty at just 28.
Name: Ferdinand Christian SCHIESS; D.O.B: 7th Apr, 1856; D.O.A: 22nd Jan, 1879; D.O.D: 14th Dec, 1884; Award: Victoria Cross; Occupation at time of action: Corporal, 2nd Battalion 3rd Natal Native Contingent, South African Forces; Book: The Complete History - Volume 1; Action/Other Locations. Sources & Acknowledgements
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Swiss-born Corporal Christian Ferdinand Schiess became the first non-British soldier to get the Victoria Cross after his brave actions during the historic Zulu War encounter. The 22-year-old rose...
Cpl. Christian Ferdinand Schiess (Natal Native Contingent). He was born on 7 April 1856, Burgdorf, Bern Canton, Switzerland. His place of origin was Herisau, Canton Appenzall Ausserrhoden. He died in poverty on board 'Serapis' on route to England, his passage being paid for by public subscription.
Jul 2, 2008 · Over 100 years later, the heroic story of Christian Ferdinand Schiess is due to be retold next year at the Museum of the Swiss Abroad at the Château de Penthes in Geneva.
Christian Ferdinand Schiess VC (7 April 1856 – 14 December 1884) was a Swiss 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.
