Ross Lowis Mangles

Ross Lowis Mangles VC (14 April 1833-20 February 1905) 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. Mangles is one of only five civilians to be awarded the VC.

Details

He was 24 years old, and a civilian in the Bengal Civil Service, Indian Army during the Indian rebellion of 1857 when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.

On 30 July 1857 at Arrah, India, Mr. Mangles, who had volunteered to serve with the force engaged in the relief of the city, behaved with great gallantry. Notwithstanding the fact that he had himself previously been wounded, he carried a wounded soldier for several miles over swampy ground, after binding his wounds under murderous fire which killed or wounded almost the whole detachment, and got the casualty safely into a boat.

His Victoria Cross is displayed at the National Army Museum "(Chelsea, England)".

External links

* [http://www.homeusers.prestel.co.uk/stewart/brookwoo.htm Location of grave and VC medal] "(Brookwood Cemetery)"
* [http://www.tbcs.org.uk/vcs.htm The Brookwood Cemetery Society] "(Known Holders of the Victoria Cross Commemorated in Brookwood Cemetery)"