Augustus Anson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Augustus Anson

British army officer and politician

Date of Birth: 05-Mar-1835

Place of Birth: Haverfordwest, Wales, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 17-Nov-1877

Profession: military personnel, politician

Nationality: Wales

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Lieutenant-Colonel Augustus Henry Archibald Anson, VC (5 March 1835 – 17 November 1877) was a member of the Anson family and 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.
He served as member of parliament for Lichfield from 1859 until 1868, and for Bewdley from 1869 to 1874.