Henry Addison (VC)
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Henry Addison (February, 1821—18 June, 1887) 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.
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Image:Victoria Cross.jpg He was approx. 37 years old, and a Private in the 43rd Regiment (later The Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry), British Army during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.
On 2 January 1859 near Kurrereah, India, Private Addison defended a lieutenant against a large force and saved his life when he had fallen on the ground wounded. The private received two dangerous wounds and lost a leg in this gallant service.
His Victoria Cross is displayed at the Royal Green Jackets Museum (Winchester, England).
See also
External links
- Burial location of Henry Addison (Suffolk)
- Location of Henry Addison's Victoria Cross Royal Green Jackets Museum
This page has been migrated from the Victoria Cross Reference with permission.