Indian Mutiny Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Private in the 34th Regiment, British Army. At Kewane Trans-Gorga, India, April 27, 1859, Private Richardson, although severely wounded in one arm, closed with and secured an armed rebel sepoy. On August 11, 1860, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal from Queen Victoria at a Hyde Park ceremony and later achieved the rank of Sergeant.
Indian Mutiny Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Private in the 34th Regiment, British Army. At Kewane Trans-Gorga, India, April 27, 1859, Private Richardson, although severely wounded in one arm, closed with and secured an armed rebel sepoy. On August 11, 1860, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal from Queen Victoria at a Hyde Park ceremony and later achieved the rank of Sergeant.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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