Bromhead, Gonville b. August 29, 1845 d. February 9, 1891 Zulu War Victoria Cross Recipient. A Lieutenant in the British Army, he was in command of Company B, 2nd Battalion, 24th Regiment of Foot (2nd Warwickshire Regiment-South Wales Borderers) at the British post at Rorke's Drift, Zululand, South Africa, during the British invasion in 1879. Following their victory at Isandhlwana on January 22, 1879, some 4000 Zulus attacked the post at Rorke's Drift. Under the overall command of Lieutenant John Chard of the Royal Engineers, Bromhead and his men...[Read More] Cause of death: Enteric fever Cantonment Cemetery, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
Park, John b. February, 1835 d. May 16, 1863 Crimean War Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Derry, County Londonderry, Ireland, he served as a Sergeant in the Middlesex Regiment, British Army. At the Battles of Alma and Inkerman, Crimea, Sergeant Park was called forth by his commander at both attacks on the Redan on April 19, 1855. Sergeant Park showed great resolution in the taking of the Russian rifle pits and was severely wounded. For conspicuous bravery, he was awarded the Victoria Cross. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Cantonment Cemetery, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India Plot: [unmarked]
b. August 29, 1845 d. February 9, 1891