Crimean War Victoria Cross Recipient. During the Crimean War, he served as a Lieutenant in the 1st Battalion, The Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own). On November 20,1854, he along with Lieutenant Claude Thomas Bourchier were with a party detailed to drive the Russians from some rifle pits. Waiting until after dark, they advanced on the pits and launched a surprise attack. They drove the Russian riflemen from their cover, but in the fierce fighting that ensued the officer in command of the party was killed. However, the two men were able to maintain their advantage, withstood all attacks from the enemy during the night and held the position until relieved the next day. For his act of bravery he was awarded the Victoria Cross, which is the highest and most prestigious that can be given to a British soldier. He later achieved the rank of Colonel and sat as a Member of Parliament for Avr Burghs from 1874 to 1880. Today, his Victoria Cross is on display at the Royal Green Jackets Museum located in Winchester, England.
Crimean War Victoria Cross Recipient. During the Crimean War, he served as a Lieutenant in the 1st Battalion, The Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own). On November 20,1854, he along with Lieutenant Claude Thomas Bourchier were with a party detailed to drive the Russians from some rifle pits. Waiting until after dark, they advanced on the pits and launched a surprise attack. They drove the Russian riflemen from their cover, but in the fierce fighting that ensued the officer in command of the party was killed. However, the two men were able to maintain their advantage, withstood all attacks from the enemy during the night and held the position until relieved the next day. For his act of bravery he was awarded the Victoria Cross, which is the highest and most prestigious that can be given to a British soldier. He later achieved the rank of Colonel and sat as a Member of Parliament for Avr Burghs from 1874 to 1880. Today, his Victoria Cross is on display at the Royal Green Jackets Museum located in Winchester, England.
Bio by: Whispers From The Grave
Inscription
IN MEMORY OF
SIR WILLIAM JAMES
MONTGOMERY CUNINGHAME
NINTH BARONET
OF CORSEHILL AND KIRKTONHOLM
BORN 1834. SERVED IN RIFLE BRIGADE
CRIMEAN WAR 1854 – 58. VICTORIA CROSS
DIED 11 NOV 1897
ALSO OF
ELIZABETH HIS WIFE
DIED 12TH FEB 1936
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Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Scotland, Red Books of Scotland, 1600-1939
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Belfast, Northern Ireland, The Belfast Newsletter (Birth, Marriage and Death Notices), 1738-1925
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UK, Victoria Cross Medals, 1851-2004
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Scotland, National Probate Index (Calendar of Confirmations and Inventories), 1876-1936
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