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Henry TombsHenry Tombs (VC, KCB) was a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Details He was 31 years old, and a Major in the Bengal Horse Artillery, Indian Army during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC. On 9 July 1857 at the Siege of Delhi, India, Major Tombs twice went to the rescue of one of his junior officers (James Hills). On the first occasion one of the enemy was about to kill the young officer with his own sword when Major Tombs rushed in and shot the man. A second attack on the subaltern resulted in his being cut down with a sword wound to the head, and he would undoubtedly have been killed if Major Tombs had not put his sword through the assailant. Further information Later Sir Henry. He later achieved the rank of Major General. The medal His Victoria Cross is displayed at the Royal Artillery Museum (Woolwich, England). Reference See also External links This page has been migrated from the Victoria Cross Reference with permission.
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