Looshai Campaign Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Major in the Bengal Staff Corps and 2nd Gurkha Rifles, Indian Army. On January 4, 1872, Major Macintyre led the assault on the stockaded village of Lalgnoora, North Eastern India. He was the first to reach the stockade and successfully stormed it under heavy fire from the enemy. For most prestigious gallantry, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal and later achieved the rank of Major General.
Looshai Campaign Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Major in the Bengal Staff Corps and 2nd Gurkha Rifles, Indian Army. On January 4, 1872, Major Macintyre led the assault on the stockaded village of Lalgnoora, North Eastern India. He was the first to reach the stockade and successfully stormed it under heavy fire from the enemy. For most prestigious gallantry, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal and later achieved the rank of Major General.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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