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Robert KellsRobert Kells (VC, RVM) 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 forces. Details He was 25 years old, and a Lance-Corporal 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, when his commanding officer was lying in a street with his collar bone broken and his horse disabled, Lance-Corporal Kells defended him against a number of the enemy and stayed with him until the danger was over. Further information He later achieved the rank of Sergeant. The medal please update if you know where his medal is publicly displayed Reference His VC and medals were sold at the recent Dix Noonan Webb auction See also External links - [http://www.homeusers.prestel.co.uk/stewart/lonsouth.htm Location of grave and VC medal (S. London)
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