Indian Mutiny Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Captain in the 93rd Regiment, Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders. On November 16, 1857, Captain Stewart was ordered to lead an attack on two of the enemy's barracks at Lucknow, India. With a small force, through two of the enemy's guns which were maintaining a heavy flanking fire, he captured the guns and gained possession of the barracks. For gallantry in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal in December, 1858.
Indian Mutiny Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Captain in the 93rd Regiment, Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders. On November 16, 1857, Captain Stewart was ordered to lead an attack on two of the enemy's barracks at Lucknow, India. With a small force, through two of the enemy's guns which were maintaining a heavy flanking fire, he captured the guns and gained possession of the barracks. For gallantry in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal in December, 1858.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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