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Henry William PitcherHenry William Pitcher was an English 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 approx. 22 years old, and a Lieutenant in the 4th Punjab Infantry, Indian Army during the Umbeyla Campaign when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC. On 30 October 1863 in North-West India, Lieutenant Pitcher led a party to recapture the Crag Picquet after its garrison had been driven in by the enemy and 60 of them killed. He led the party up the narrow path to the last rock until he was knocked down and stunned by a large stone thrown from above. On 16 November the lieutenant displayed great courage in leading a party to the Crag Picquet when it had again fallen into enemy hands. He led the first charge, but was wounded in the action. See also George Vincent Fosbery Further information He later achieved the rank of Captain and was killed, while part of the 1st Punjab Infantry, on 5 July 1875 at Dehra Ghazi Khan . The medal please update if you know where his medal is publicly displayed Reference See also External links This page has been migrated from the Victoria Cross Reference with permission.
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