Valentine Munbee Mcmaster

Valentine Munbee McMaster 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 23 years old, and a Assistant Surgeon in the 78th Regiment (later The Seaforth Highlanders Ross-shire Buffs, Duke of Albany's), British Army during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC. On 25 September 1857, at the relief of Lucknow, India, Assistant Surgeon McMaster showed great bravery in exposing himself to the fire of the enemy when bringing in and attending to the wounded.

Further information

He later achieved the rank of Surgeon.

The medal

His Victoria Cross is displayed at the National War Museum of Scotland (Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland).

Reference

See also

External links

This page has been migrated from the Victoria Cross Reference with permission.

 

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