Aylmer Spicer Cameron

Aylmer Spicer Cameron

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Details

He was 24 years old, and a lieutenant in the 1st Battalion, 72nd Regiment of Foot, British Army during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.

On 30 March 1858 at Kotah, India, Lieutenant Cameron headed a small party of men and attacked a body of fanatic rebels, previously posted in a loopholed house with one narrow entrance. Lieutenant Cameron stormed the house and killed three rebels in single combat. He was severely wounded, having lost half of one hand by a stroke from a tulwar.

Further information

He later achieved the rank of colonel.

The medal

His Victoria Cross is displayed at the Regimental Museum of Queens Own Highlanders "(Fort George, Inverness-shire, Scotland)".

External links

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


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