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Colonel, British Indian Army
Colonel William Francis Frederick Waller, VC was an officer in the Bengal Army and the British Indian Army. Throughout his distinguished service career, he represented British forces in India during key engagements, establishing himself as an officer of exemplary character and courage.
He is most famously remembered as 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. His actions under fire cemented his legacy in British Indian military history.
After his decorated combat service, Waller continued his career in the Indian Army, eventually rising to the rank of Colonel. His lifetime of service remains a prominent chapter in the history of the Indian Army's colonial officer corps.
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