Davis, James b. February, 1835 d. March 2, 1893 Indian Mutiny Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, he served as a Private in the 42nd Regiment of Foot, British Army. During the attack on the Fort of Ruhya, India, April 15, 1858, when the advanced party was at the gate of the Fort, an officer was killed. Private Davis under heavy fired fire, volunteered to carry the body of the officer back to the 42nd Regiment command post. For gallantry in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Victoria Cross on May 27, 1859. He died at...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) North Merchiston Cemetery, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Scotland
Kennedy, Charles Thomas b. January 6, 1876 d. April 24, 1907 Boer War Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Private in the Highland Light Infantry. On November 22, 1900, at Dewetsdorp, Africa, Private Kennedy carried a wounded comrade to the field hospital, a distance of three-quarters of a mile, under very heavy fire. On the following day, he volunteered to carry a message to the commandant across an open enemy space but did not succeed in delivering the message, as he was severely wounded. For gallantry twice in the face of the enemy, he was...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) North Merchiston Cemetery, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Scotland
b. February, 1835 d. March 2, 1893