Ferdinand Schiess, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Recipient of the Victoria Cross
Date of Birth: 07-Apr-1856
Place of Birth: Burgdorf, canton of Bern, Switzerland
Date of Death: 14-Dec-1884
Profession: soldier
Nationality: Switzerland
Zodiac Sign: Aries 
About Ferdinand Schiess
- 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.
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