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Arthur Mayo

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Arthur Mayo Famous memorial Veteran

Birth
Oxford, City of Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Death
18 May 1920 (aged 80)
Boscombe, Bournemouth Unitary Authority, Dorset, England
Burial
Bournemouth, Bournemouth Unitary Authority, Dorset, England GPS-Latitude: 50.7323551, Longitude: -1.8288544
Plot
K4/207
Memorial ID
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Indian Mutiny Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Midshipman in the Indian Navy Naval Brigade. On November 22, 1857, at Dacca, India, Midshipman Mayo headed the charge when his Brigade was ordered to attack two 6-pounder guns manned by mutineers. Under heavy fire Midshipman Mayo was 20 yards in front of his men during the advance and captured the position. For gallantry in action, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal.
Indian Mutiny Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Midshipman in the Indian Navy Naval Brigade. On November 22, 1857, at Dacca, India, Midshipman Mayo headed the charge when his Brigade was ordered to attack two 6-pounder guns manned by mutineers. Under heavy fire Midshipman Mayo was 20 yards in front of his men during the advance and captured the position. For gallantry in action, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal.

Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith



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  • Originally Created by: The Silent Forgotten
  • Added: Nov 17, 2003
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8096013/arthur-mayo: accessed ), memorial page for Arthur Mayo (18 May 1840–18 May 1920), Find a Grave Memorial ID 8096013, citing East Cemetery, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Unitary Authority, Dorset, England; Maintained by Find a Grave.