Wilmot, Henry b. February 3, 1831 d. April 7, 1901 Indian Mutiny Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Derby, England, he served as a Captain in the 2nd Battalion, Prince Cort's Rifle Brigade, British Army. At Lucknow, India, on the March 11, 1858, Captain Wilmot company was engaged with a large number of the enemy near the Iron Bridge. When Captain Wilmot with four other men were at the end of a street, they were opposed by a considerable body of the enemy. One of the four was shot through both legs, and became utterly helpless. Two men carried...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) St Mary Churchyard, Chaddesden, Derbyshire, England
b. February 3, 1831 d. April 7, 1901