Subedar Mir Dast VC IOM OBI
(1874-1945)
Victoria Cross recipient, Subedar, Indian Order of Merit recipient, and Order of British India recipient
Died aged 70
Wikidata WikipediaMir Dast, VC, IOM, OBI (3 December 1874 – 19 January 1945) was an Indian soldier and a recipient of the Victoria Cross for action during the First World War, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
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Commemorated on 1 plaque
Subedar Mir Dast 1874-1945 VC IOM OBI 55th Coke's Rifles attached to 57th Wilde's Rifles FF. Received the Victoria Cross from King George V at the Royal Pavilion Military Hospital for bravery at Ypres.
The Royal Pavilion, Brighton, United Kingdom where they received a medal (1915)