Same (John) Shaw

Same (John) Shaw

Same (John) Shaw VC DCM (?-27 December 1859) was a Scottish 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 a Private in the 3rd Battalion, The Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own), British Army during the Indian Rebellion of 1857 when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.

On 13 June 1858 at Lucknow, India, an armed man (a Ghazee) was seen to enter a tope of trees and a party of officers and men went after him. Private Shaw, coming upon him, drew his short sword and after a struggle, during which the private received a severe tulwar-wound, the Ghazee was killed.

Further information

He later achieved the rank of corporal.

The medal

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

References

*Monuments to Courage (David Harvey, 1999)
*The Register of the Victoria Cross (This England, 1997)
*Scotland's Forgotten Valour (Graham Ross, 1995)


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