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 Victoria Crosses awarded during the Indian Mutiny 1857-59

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DescriptionA list of officers and NCOs who were awarded the Victoria Cross for Acts of Bravery during the Indian Mutiny 1857-59.
Date transcribed2009-11-06
Transcribed byPeter Bailey
CommentThe dates and details are given for each Act of Bravery singled out for the award of the Victoria Cross to Officers and NCOs of the Bengal Army.

View all other items of "Surname" with value "Gough" in "Victoria Crosses awarded during the Indian Mutiny 1857-59" Surname  Gough    
First Names  C J S    
Rank  Major    
Regiment  late 5th European Cavalry    
Dates of Bravery  15, 18 Aug 1857. 27 Jan, 23 Feb 1858    
Description  First. For gallantry in an affair at Khurkowdali, near Khotuck, on the 15th August, in which ho saved his brother, who was wounded, and killed two of the enemy. Secondly. For gallantry on the 18th August, when he led a troop of the Guide Cavalry in a charge, and cut down two of the enemy's sowars, with one of whom ho had a desperate hand to hand encounter. Thirdly. For gallantry on the 27th of January 1858, at Shumshabad, where, in a charge, he attacked one of the enemy's leaders, pierced him with his sword, which was carried out of his hand in the mêlée. He defended himself with his revolver, and shot two of the enemy. Fourthly. For gallantry, on the 23rd February, at Meangunge, where he came to the assistance of Brevet-Major O. H. St. G. Anson, and killed his opponent imme­diately, afterwards cutting down another of the enemy in the same gallant manner.    
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Data extracted from the book "War Services of Officers of the Bengal Army" by Captain T.C. Anderson, published in 1863.
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