Indian Mutiny Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. Born in Belfast, Ireland, he served as a Private in the 13th of Foot Regiment, Somerset Light Infantry. At Azumgurh, India, during actions April 16, 1858, Private rescued a wounded Naik of the 4th Madras Rifles, after killing a mutineer Sepoy who fired on him while he was carrying his wounded comrade on his shoulders off the field. For gallantry in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal in June 29, 1858.
Indian Mutiny Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. Born in Belfast, Ireland, he served as a Private in the 13th of Foot Regiment, Somerset Light Infantry. At Azumgurh, India, during actions April 16, 1858, Private rescued a wounded Naik of the 4th Madras Rifles, after killing a mutineer Sepoy who fired on him while he was carrying his wounded comrade on his shoulders off the field. For gallantry in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal in June 29, 1858.
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