James Park (VC)
James Park | |
|---|---|
 Depiction of the Relief of Lucknow | |
| Born | 1835 Glasgow, Scotland |
| Died | 14 June 1858 (aged 22-23) Lucknow, British India |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service | Bengal Army |
| Years of service | † 1858 |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit | Bengal Artillery |
| Battles / wars | Indian Mutiny |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
James Park VC (1835 – 14 June 1858) was a Scottish 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
[edit]Park was approximately 22 years old, and a gunner in the Bengal Artillery, Bengal Army during the Indian Mutiny when the following deeds took place at the Relief of Lucknow for which he was awarded the VC:
Elected respectively, under the 13th clause of the Royal Warrant of the 29th of January, 1856, by the Officers and non-commissioned officers generally, and by the private soldiers of each troop or battery, for conspicuous gallantry at the relief of Lucknow, from the 14th to the 22nd of November, 1857.[1]
He was killed in action in Lucknow, British India on 14 June 1858.
References
[edit]- ^ "No. 22212". The London Gazette. 24 December 1858. p. 5516.
- Monuments to Courage (David Harvey, 1999)
- The Register of the Victoria Cross (This England, 1997)
- Scotland's Forgotten Valour (Graham Ross, 1995)
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