James Reynolds Roberts
James Reynolds Roberts
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. 31 years old, and a
Private
in the
9th Lancers (The Queen's Royal)
,
British Army
during the
Indian Mutiny
when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC. On
28 September
1857
at
Bolandshahr
,
India
, Private Roberts brought in a comrade who was mortally wounded, under heavy musketry fire, although he himself was wounded.
Further information
The medal
His Victoria Cross is displayed at the
Regimental Museum of the 9th/12th Royal Lancers
(The Strand, Derby, England)
.
Reference
See also
External links
Location of grave and VC medal
(W. London)
This page has been migrated from the
Victoria Cross Reference
with permission.
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