Henry William Engleheart

Henry William Engleheart VC (November 14, 1863 - August 9, 1939) 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 36 years old, and a sergeant in the 10th Royal Hussars (Prince of Wales's Own), British Army during the South African War (Boer War) when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.

On 13 March 1900 north of Bloemfontein, South Africa, the party which had destroyed the railway had to get over four deep spruits in order to make their way back through enemy lines. At the fourth spruit the horse of one of the sappers failed to get up the bank and he was left in a very dangerous position. In the face of very heavy fire Sergeant Engleheart went to the rescue of the sapper and his horse. Shortly before this he had shown great gallantry in dashing into the first spruit and dealing with the Boers there, before they had time to rally.

Further information

He later achieved the rank of Quartermaster Sergeant.

The medal

His Victoria Cross is displayed at The King's Royal Hussars Museum in Winchester "(Winchester, England)".

References

* Monuments to Courage (David Harvey, 1999)
* The Register of the Victoria Cross (This England, 1997)
*Victoria Crosses of the Anglo-Boer War (Ian Uys, 2000)

External links

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