William St Lucien Chase
William St. Lucien Chase | |
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Colonel William St. Lucien Chase | |
| Born | 2 July 1856 St Lucia, British West Indies |
| Died | 24 June 1908 (aged 51) Quetta, North West India |
| Buried | English Cemetery, Quetta Cemetery, Pakistan |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Indian Army |
| Years of service | 1875–1908 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | 15th Regiment of Foot Bengal Staff Corps 28th Bombay Native Infantry |
| Battles / wars | Second Anglo-Afghan War Chin-Lushai expedition First Mohmand Campaign Tirah Campaign |
| Awards | Victoria Cross Order of the Bath |
Colonel William St. Lucien Chase VC CB (2 July 1856 – 24 June 1908) was 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.