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Valentine Mumbee McMaster

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Valentine Mumbee McMaster

Birth
Trichinopoly, Tamil Nadu, India
Death
22 Jan 1872 (aged 37)
Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
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Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland Add to Map
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Indian Mutiny Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Assistant Surgeon, in the 78th Foot Regiment, Seaforth Highlanders. During an advance at lucknow, India, September 25, 1857, Assistant Surgeon McMaster showed great bravery in exposing himself to the fire of the enemy when bringing in and attending to the wounded. For most prestigious valor, he was promoted Surgeon and awarded the Victoria Cross Medal in June 1858.
Indian Mutiny Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Assistant Surgeon, in the 78th Foot Regiment, Seaforth Highlanders. During an advance at lucknow, India, September 25, 1857, Assistant Surgeon McMaster showed great bravery in exposing himself to the fire of the enemy when bringing in and attending to the wounded. For most prestigious valor, he was promoted Surgeon and awarded the Victoria Cross Medal in June 1858.

Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith

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  • Maintained by: Find a Grave
  • Added: Aug 9, 2003
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7746483/valentine_mumbee-mcmaster: accessed ), memorial page for Valentine Mumbee McMaster (16 May 1834–22 Jan 1872), Find a Grave Memorial ID 7746483, citing Belfast City Cemetery, Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland; Maintained by Find a Grave.