Crimean War Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, he served as a Private in the 47th Lancashire Regiment of Foot, British Army. On November 5, 1854, at the Battle of Inkerman, Crimea, Private McDermond saved the life of Colonel Haly, 17th of Foot, who was lying wounded on the ground surrounded by the enemy. Private McDermond rushed to the rescue and also killed the Russian who had wounded the Colonel. For gallantry in the face of the face of the enemy, he was promoted to Corporal and awarded the Victoria Cross by Major General the Honorable Sir James Yorke Scarlett, KCB on the Parade Ground at Southsea, Hants, on March 12, 1858. He died at age 46 in Glasgow, Scotland.
Crimean War Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, he served as a Private in the 47th Lancashire Regiment of Foot, British Army. On November 5, 1854, at the Battle of Inkerman, Crimea, Private McDermond saved the life of Colonel Haly, 17th of Foot, who was lying wounded on the ground surrounded by the enemy. Private McDermond rushed to the rescue and also killed the Russian who had wounded the Colonel. For gallantry in the face of the face of the enemy, he was promoted to Corporal and awarded the Victoria Cross by Major General the Honorable Sir James Yorke Scarlett, KCB on the Parade Ground at Southsea, Hants, on March 12, 1858. He died at age 46 in Glasgow, Scotland.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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