Frederick Francis Maude facts for kids
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Frederick Francis Maude
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| Born | 20 December 1821 Lisnadill, County Armagh, Ireland |
| Died | 20 June 1897 (aged 75) Torquay, Devon |
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Brompton Cemetery, London
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| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
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 British Army |
| Years of service | Retired 5 November 1885 |
| Rank | General |
| Unit | 3rd Regiment of Foot |
| Battles/wars | Crimean War Second Anglo-Afghan War |
| Awards | Victoria Cross Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath |
| Relations | Francis Cornwallis Maude (cousin) |
Sir Frederick Francis Maude (born December 20, 1821 – died June 20, 1897) was a brave British soldier. He became a General in the British Army. He received the Victoria Cross, which is the highest award for bravery a soldier can get in the United Kingdom and Commonwealth countries. It's given for amazing courage when facing the enemy.
Early Life and Family
Frederick Francis Maude was born in Lisnadill, a place in County Armagh, Ireland. His father was the Reverend John Charles Maude.
In 1853, Frederick married Catherine Mary Bisshopp. She was the daughter of Sir George Bisshopp. Frederick and Catherine had five children together:
- Ada Cecil Maude
- Alice Emily Maude
- Frederick Eustace Cecil Maude
- Amy Kathleen Maude
- Frederick Stanley Maude, who also became a famous soldier.
Frederick Francis Maude was also the cousin of another brave soldier, Colonel F. C. Maude, who also received the Victoria Cross.
His Bravery: The Victoria Cross
Frederick Francis Maude was 33 years old when he showed incredible bravery. At that time, he was a Lieutenant Colonel in the 3rd Regiment of Foot (which later became known as The Buffs (East Kent Regiment)). This happened during the Crimean War.
His brave act took place on September 5, 1855, during the Siege of Sevastopol in Crimea. Lieutenant Colonel Maude was leading a group of soldiers in an attack on a place called the Redan.
He held his position with only a few men, even when things were very dangerous. He did not retreat until there was no hope of getting help. During this time, he was also badly wounded. Because of his amazing courage, he was given the Victoria Cross.
Later Years
After the Crimean War, Maude continued his military career. He served in the Peshawar Field Force. He eventually became a full General in the British Army. He was known as General Sir Frederick Francis Maude VC GCB.
General Maude passed away in Torquay, Devon, on June 20, 1897. He is buried in Brompton Cemetery in London.
