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Robert James LindsayRobert James Lindsay (VC, KCB) was a Scottish 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 forces. He was later Colonel Sir Robert James Loyd-Lindsay, Baron Wantage of Lockinge, 1832-1901, a notable benefactor to Wantage and one of the founders of the English Red Cross Society. Details He was 22 years old, and a Captain in the Scots (Fusilier) Guards, British Army during the Crimean War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC. On 20 September 1854 at the Battle of the Alma, Crimea, Captain Lindsay, with a group of other officers, rallied a party of NCOs and men round the Colours and they held their ground against an overwhelming force. On 5 November at Inkerman, Captain Lindsay, with a few men, charged a large party of Russians, driving them back and killing one of them himself. Further information He later achieved the rank of Brigadier General. 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. Lindsay
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