- Herbert Mackworth Clogstoun
Major Herbert Mackworth Clogstoun VC (June 13 ,1820 -May 6 ,1862 ) was a recipient of theVictoria 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 38 years old, and a
captain in the19th Madras Native Infantry ,Indian Army during the Indian rebellion of 1857-1859 when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.On
15 January 1859 atChichumbah ,India , Captain Clogstoun charged the rebels into the town with only eight men of his regiment, compelling them to re-enter and finally to abandon their plunder. He was severely wounded himself and lost seven out of the eight men who accompanied him.He was killed in action,
Hingoli ,India , on6 May 1862 .Further information
He later achieved the rank of
major .The medal
His Victoria Cross is displayed at the
National Army Museum "(Chelsea, England)".External links
* [http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=11279450 Find-A-Grave profile for Herbert Mackworth Clogstoun]
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