Indian Mutiny Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Colour Sergeant in the 78th Regiment, Seaforth Highlanders. In actions at Lucknow, India, September 26, 1857, Colour Sergeant McPherson rescued a comrade under heavy fire and carried him to safety. For gallantry in face of the enemy, he was presented with the Victoria Cross Medal in December 1880.
Indian Mutiny Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Colour Sergeant in the 78th Regiment, Seaforth Highlanders. In actions at Lucknow, India, September 26, 1857, Colour Sergeant McPherson rescued a comrade under heavy fire and carried him to safety. For gallantry in face of the enemy, he was presented with the Victoria Cross Medal in December 1880.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
Inscription
Colour Sergeant
Stewart McPherson
Awarded the Victoria Cross
at Lucknow, India
26th September 1857
and who died 7th Dec 1892
aged 73 years
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