James Champion

James Champion VC MSM (1834- May 4, 1904) 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 approximately 24 years old, and a Troop Sergeant-Major in the 8th Hussars (The King's Royal Irish), British Army during the Indian rebellion of 1857-1858 when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.

On 8 September 1858 at Beejapore, India, when both the officers attached to the troop were disabled, Troop Sergeant-Major Champion, although severely wounded himself at the start of the action, nevertheless continued to do his duty and wounded several of the enemy. He was also commended for his distinguished conduct at Gwalior.

The medal

Displayed at Eastbourne Redoubt Fortress Museum, Royal Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN22 7AQ United Kingdom

References

Queens Royal Hussars Museum Eastbourne

ee also

*Eastbourne Redoubt
http://www.victoriacross.org.uk/puchampi.htm

External links

* [http://www.homeusers.prestel.co.uk/stewart/lonwest.htm Location of grave and VC medal] "(W. London)"
* [http://www.eastbournemuseums.co.uk/ Redoubt Fortress Museum]
* [http://www.martello-towers.co.uk/south-coast/towers/eastbourne-redoubt.htm Eastbourne Redoubt]