John Chard

British military officer (1847–1897); recipient of the victoria cross.

Born December 21st, 1847 in Plymouth.

Died November 1st, 1897 at 49 years old in Taunton (lip and oral cavity carcinoma).

Occupations
engineer, military personnel
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Do not fear death. Death is always at our side. When we show fear, it jumps at us faster than light. But, if we do not show fear, it casts its eye upon us gently and then guides us into infinity. Laughing Bull