Indian Mutiny Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Lieutenant in the 72nd Highlanders, British Army. On March 30, 1858, Lieutenant Cameron led a party of men in an attack on a group of rebels posted in a house at Kotah, India. He stormed the house, killed three rebels in single combat and was severely wounded, having lost half of one hand by a stroke from a tulwar. For extreme courage in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal and later achieved the rank of Colonel.
Indian Mutiny Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Lieutenant in the 72nd Highlanders, British Army. On March 30, 1858, Lieutenant Cameron led a party of men in an attack on a group of rebels posted in a house at Kotah, India. He stormed the house, killed three rebels in single combat and was severely wounded, having lost half of one hand by a stroke from a tulwar. For extreme courage in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal and later achieved the rank of Colonel.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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