Bourchier, Claude Thomas b. April 23, 1831 d. November 18, 1877 Crimean War Victoria Cross Recipient. During the Crimean War, he served as a Lieutenant in the 1st Battalion, The Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own). On November 20,1854, he along with Lieutenant William James Montgomery Cuninghame were with a party detailed to drive the Russians from some rifle pits. Waiting until after dark, they advanced on the pits and launched a surprise attack. They drove the Russian riflemen from their cover, but in...[Read More] (Bio by: Whispers From The Grave) St Andrew Churchyard, Buxton, Norfolk, England
b. April 23, 1831 d. November 18, 1877