- George Hinckley
George Hinckley VC (
22 June 1819 -31 December 1904 ) was an English 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 43 years old, and an Able Seaman in the
Royal Navy , (Naval Brigade ) during theT'ai P'ing Rebellion when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.On
9 October 1862 atFung Wha ,China , Able Seaman Hinckley of HMS "Sphinx" volunteered to go to the rescue of the assistant master of the "Sphinx", who was lying in the open severely wounded. The able seaman went out under heavy and continuous fire and carried the assistant master to the shelter of a jess-house convert|150|yd away. He then returned and carried a wounded army captain to safety.Further information
He later achieved the rank of
Quartermaster .External links
* [http://www.homeusers.prestel.co.uk/stewart/devonshi.htm Location of grave and VC medal] "(Devonshire)"
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