China War Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. he served as a Private in the 44th East Essex Regiment. At the Taku Forts, China, August 21, 1860, Private McDougall with two officers, swimming the ditches were the first of the British established on the walls during the assault. For valour, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal.
China War Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. he served as a Private in the 44th East Essex Regiment. At the Taku Forts, China, August 21, 1860, Private McDougall with two officers, swimming the ditches were the first of the British established on the walls during the assault. For valour, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
Inscription
JOHN LEISHMAN McDOUGALL V.C.
No. 220 PRIVATE 44th REGIMENT
Died 10th March 1869
Aged 30 years
Victoria Cross - 21st August 1860
China Medal-Taku Forts 1860
Son of Robert and
Mary Murdoch McDougall
Nephew of Charlotte Leishman
"In the Presence of God"
Gravesite Details
His service no. was 220. Citation in London Gazette-13th August 1861. A headstone was erected in 1989. Medal stolen from his home-whereabouts unknown.
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