Guy Hudleston Boisragon

Guy Hudleston Boisragon

Brigadier Guy Hudleston Boisragon VC (5 November 1864-14 July 1931) 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 Commonwealth forces.

He was 27 years old, and a lieutenant in the Indian Staff Corps, British Indian Army, and 5th Gurkha Rifles during the Hunza-Naga Campaign, India when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.

On 2 December 1891 during the attack on Nilt Fort, India, Lieutenant Boisragon led the assault, forcing his way through difficult obstacles to the inner gate, when he returned for reinforcements, moving fearlessly to and fro under heavy cross-fire until he had collected sufficient men to drive the enemy from the fort.

He later achieved the rank of Brigadier.

External links

* [http://www.homeusers.prestel.co.uk/stewart/kensalgr.htm Location of grave and VC medal] "(Kensal Green Cemetery)"


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