Addison, Henry b. February, 1821 d. June 18, 1887 Indian Mutiny Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Bardwell, England, he served as a Private in the 43rd Regiment of Foot, Light Infantry, British Army. In actions near Kubrebeah, India, January 2, 1859, men of the artillery group 43rd Regiment were suddenly attacked. Private Addison seeing a wounded officer on the ground rushed forward to defend and cover him. While putting himself in front of the officer, fighting the enemy, he saved the officer and received two very severe sword cuts which...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) St Peter and St Paul Churchyard, Bardwell, Suffolk, England
b. February, 1821 d. June 18, 1887