Henry Edward Jerome

Henry Edward Jerome (2 February 1830 - 25 February 1901) was a 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.

Career

Jerome was 28 years old, and a captain in the 86th Regiment (later The Royal Irish Rifles), British Army during the Indian rebellion of 1857-1858 when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.

On 3 April 1858 at Jhansi, India, Jerome, with the assistance of private James Byrne, removed under very heavy fire a lieutenant of the regiment who was severely wounded, at an exposed point of the attack upon the Fort. He also displayed gallantry at the capture of the Fort of Chandairee, the storming of Jhansi, and in action with a superior rebel force at Jumna on 28 May, when he was severely wounded.

Jerome later achieved the rank of major general.

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External links

* [http://www.homeusers.prestel.co.uk/stewart/avon.htm Location of grave and VC medal] "(Avon)"
* [http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=7830253 Henry Edward Jerome on Find-A-Grave]