George Waller

George Waller

George Waller VC (June 1827-10 January 1877) 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.

Details

He was about 30 years old, and a Colour-Sergeant in the 1st Battalion, 60th Rifles (later The King's Royal Rifle Corps), British Army during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.

On 14 September 1857 at Delhi, India, Colour-Sergeant Waller charged and captured the enemy's guns near the Kabul Gate. On 18 September he showed conspicuous bravery in the repulse of a sudden attack made by the enemy on the gun near the Chaudney Chouk.

Further information

Elected by the regiment.

The medal

His Victoria Cross is displayed at the Royal Green Jackets Museum "(Winchester, England)".

External links

* [http://www.homeusers.prestel.co.uk/stewart/sussex.htm Location of grave and VC medal] "(West Sussex)"


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