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Tag Archives: Indian Mutiny
Ross Lowis Mangles VC
Ross Lowis Mangles (14/04/1833 – 28/02/1905), a civilian, was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions on 30th July, 1857, during the Indian Mutiny at Arrah. The Citation, recorded in the London Gazette of 8 July 1859, Issue: 22283, Page: 2629, reads: “Mr. Ross Lowis Mangles, of the … Continue reading
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James Hollowell VC
James Hollowell (1823 – 04/04/1876) was awarded the Victoria Cross during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed took place on 26 September 1857 at the Siege of Lucknow, The Citation, recorded in the London Gazette of 18 June 1858, Issue: 22154, Page: 2958, reads: “78th … Continue reading
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Frederick Sleigh Roberts VC.
Frederick Sleigh Roberts, (30/09/1832 – 14/11/1914) Was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions for actions on 2 January 1858 at Khudagan during the Indian Rebellion. The Citation, recorded in the London Gazette of 24 December 1858, Issue: 22212, Page: 5516, reads: “Bengal Artillery, Lieutenant Frederick … Continue reading
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Charles Augustus Goodfellow VC
Charles Augustus Goodfellow (29/11/1836 – 01/09/1915) was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions during the Indian Mutiny. The Citation. recorded in the London Gazette of 17 April 1863, Issue: 22727, Page: 2071, reads: “The late Bombay Engineers (now of the Royal Engineers), Lieutenant Charles Augustus Goqdfellow For … Continue reading
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John Divane VC
John Divane (11/1823 – 01/12/1888) was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions at Delhi, India during the Indian Mutiny on 10 September 1857. The Citation, recorded in the London Gazette of 20 January 1860 Issue: 22347 Page: 178, reads: “60th Rifles (1st Battalion) Private … Continue reading
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William Goate VC
William Goate (12/01/1836 – 24/10/1901) was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions during the Siege of Lucknow during the Indian Mutiny. The Citation, recorded in the London Gazette of 24 December 1858, Issue: 22212, Page: 5512, reads: “9th Lancers, Lance-Corporal W. … Continue reading
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Hugh Stewart Cochrane VC
Hugh Stewart Cochrane (04/08/1829 – 23/04/1884) was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions during the the Indian Mutiny in 1858 The Citation, recorded in the London Gazette of 24 December 1858 Issue: 22212, Page: 5518, reads: “86th Regiment (now the 16th … Continue reading
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John Buckley VC
John Buckley (24 May 1813 – 14 July 1876), along with Captain George Forrest, and Captain William Raynor, was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions during the Indian Mutiny in May 1857. The Citation, recorded in the London Gazette of 18 … Continue reading
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Sir Hugh Henry Gough VC.
Hugh Henry Gough (14/11/1833 – 12/05/1909) was awarded the Victoria Cross for two separate actions during the Indian Mutiny. The Citation, recorded in the London Gazette of 24 December 1858, Issue: 22212, Page: 5516, reads: “1st Bengal European Light Cavalry, Lieutenant Hugh Henry … Continue reading
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Frederick Aikman VC
Frederick Robertson Aikman (06/02/1828 – 05/10/1888) was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions during the Indian Mutiny in 1858. The Citation, recorded in the London Gazette of 3 September 1858, Issue: 22179, Page: 4014, reads: “4th Bengal Native Infantry, Lieutenant (now Captain) Frederick … Continue reading
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