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Private '''John Smith''' VC was an [[England|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 [[United Kingdom|British]] and [[Commonwealth of Nations|Commonwealth]] forces. | Private '''John Smith''' VC was an [[England|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 [[United Kingdom|British]] and [[Commonwealth of Nations|Commonwealth]] forces. | ||
He was born in London 1822 and enlisted in the [[1st Madras European Fusiliers]] in 1841. He was awarded the [[Victoria Cross]] for action on 16 November 1857 at the [[Siege of Lucknow]]. His citation read: | He was born in London 1822 and enlisted in the [[1st Madras European Fusiliers]] in 1841. He was awarded the [[Victoria Cross]] for action on 16 November 1857 at the [[Siege of Lucknow]]. His citation read: | ||
{{ | {{Blockquote|For being one of the first to try and enter the gateway on the north side of [[Sikandar Bagh|Secundra Bagh]]. On the gateway being burst open, he was one of the first to enter, and was surrounded by the enemy. He received a sword-cut on the head, a bayonet wound on the left side, and a contusion from the butt-end of a musket on the right shoulder, notwithstanding which he fought his way out, and continued to perform his duties for the rest of the day.<ref>{{London Gazette|issue=22212|page=5515|date=24 December 1858}}</ref>}} | ||
Smith was discharged on pension in 1861 and died on 6 May 1866 at [[Tanjore]], [[India]]. | Smith was discharged on pension in 1861 and died on 6 May 1866 at [[Tanjore]], [[India]]. | ||
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John Smith | |
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| Born | 1822 London, England |
| Died | 6 May 1866 (aged 43-44) Tanjore, British India |
| Buried | Taujore Cemetery, Trichinopoly |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service/ | Madras Army |
| Years of service | 1822–1861 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | 1st Madras European Fusiliers |
| Battles/wars | Indian Mutiny |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
Private John Smith VC 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.
He was born in London 1822 and enlisted in the 1st Madras European Fusiliers in 1841. He was awarded the Victoria Cross for action on 16 November 1857 at the Siege of Lucknow. His citation read:
For being one of the first to try and enter the gateway on the north side of Secundra Bagh. On the gateway being burst open, he was one of the first to enter, and was surrounded by the enemy. He received a sword-cut on the head, a bayonet wound on the left side, and a contusion from the butt-end of a musket on the right shoulder, notwithstanding which he fought his way out, and continued to perform his duties for the rest of the day.[1]
Smith was discharged on pension in 1861 and died on 6 May 1866 at Tanjore, India.
References
- ↑ "No. 22212". The London Gazette. 24 December 1858. p. 5515.
- Chris Kempton Valour and Gallantry: H.E.I.C.& Indian Army Victoria Crosses & George Crosses 1856- 1946
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