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Robert HawthorneRobert Hawthorne was an Irish 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. 35 years old, and a Bugler in the 52nd Regiment (later The Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry), British Army during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC. On 14 September 1857 at Delhi, India, Bugler Hawthorne accompanied the explosion party ( Duncan Charles Home, Philip Salkeld and John Smith) in the desperate task of blowing in the Kashmir Gate. He not only performed the dangerous duty on which he was employed, but, under heavy musketry fire, bound up the wounds on of one of the officers of the party, who had been badly hurt. Further information The medal His Victoria Cross is displayed at the Royal Green Jackets Museum (Winchester,Hampshire, England). Reference See also External links This page has been migrated from the Victoria Cross Reference with permission.
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