Find A Grave - Uttar Pradesh

Blair, Robert b. March 13, 1834 d. March 28, 1859
Indian Mutiny Victoria Cross Recipient.
Old British Cemetery, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
Plot: (Grave is unmarked.)
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
Cornwallis, Charles b. December 31, 1738 d. October 5, 1805
Lieutenant General of the British Army during the American Revolution. Charles Cornwallis was born in Suffolk, England. As a Lieutenant Colonel during the Seven Years War, Cornwallis distinguished himself. In 1762, He became the Second Earl Cornwallis and a member of the House of Lords. Cornwallis opposed the British policies that antagonized the American Colonies. He voted against the Stamp Act (1765) and the Declaratory Acts (1766). However, when the American Revolution began, Cornwallis was...[Read More]
Cause of death: fever
Tomb of Lord Cornwallis, Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, India
Griffin, Walter Burley b. November 24, 1876 d. February 11, 1937
Architect. Walter Burley Griffin was an American architect and landscape architect who was influenced by the Chicago-based Prairie School. He achieved his greatest professional and public fame and recognition for his role in designing Australia's capital city, Canberra. In 1911, the Australian government announced an international competition to design the new capital city, and on May 12, 1912, Griffin's design was selected as winner from 137 entries. Graduating from the University of...[Read More] (Bio by: Steven Tynan)
Christian Cemetery, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
Harington, Hastings Edward b. November 9, 1832 d. July 20, 1861
Indian Mutiny Victoria Cross Recipient.
Agra Cemetery, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
Hill, Samuel b. 1826 d. February 21, 1863
Indian Mutiny Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Glenavy, Ireland, he served as a Sergeant in the 90th Regiment of Foot, British Army. On November 16, 1857, during the storming of the Secundra Bagh at Lucknow, India, Sergeant Hill warding off the enemy with his firelock saved the life of an officer. The next day November 17, 1857, he went out under heavy fire to help two wounded men and conducted bravely throughout the operations for the relief of the Lucknow garrison. For most prestigious...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Saint Johns Cemetery, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India
Plot: [unmarked]
Home, Lieut. Duncan Charles b. June 10, 1828 d. October 1, 1857
Indian Mutiny Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Jubbulpore, India he joined the Bengal Engineers in 1848 during the Second Anglo-Sikh War. He took part in the battle of Gujerat as an officer with 3rd Company Bengal Sappers and Miners. After the war he was attached to the Department of Public Works and worked on the Bari Doab canal at Malikpore. He was serving as a lieutenant with the Bengal Engineers, Indian Army, when he performed the deeds for which he was awarded the VC. From the citation: "...[Read More] (Bio by: Milou)
Bolandsharh Cemetery, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India
Jahan, Shah
The Fifth Mighul Emperor or India. He had the Taj Mahal built as a tomb for his wife, Mumtaz, who died giving birth to her 14th child.
The Taj Mahal, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
Khan, Bismillah b. March 21, 1916 d. August 21, 2006
Musician. Born in Bihar, India, he was one of India's most celebrated classical musicians, particularly as a Shehnai player. During his career he performed in almost every capital city throughout the world. Khan was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honor, in 2001. Among his works are "Maestro's Choice", "Basant Bahar", "Megh Malhar", and "Romantic Raga". He was given a state funeral and India's government declared a day of national mourning. (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)
Fatman Graveyard, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Mahal, Mumtaz b. 1593 d. June 8, 1631
Wife of Mughal Prince Khurram, also known as Emperor Shah Jahan. It is said that she asked her husband to build a symbol of their everlasting love. He built the Taj Mahal (it took 22 years) in her honor.
Cause of death: Complications of childbirth
The Taj Mahal, Agra, 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]
Peel, Capt. William b. November 2, 1824 d. April 27, 1858
Crimean War Victoria Cross Recipient.
Old British Cemetery, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
Plot: [unmarked]
Ryan, John b. 1823 d. March 4, 1858
Indian Mutiny Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Kilkenny, Ireland, he served as a Private in the 1st Madras Fusiliers, Indian Army. At Lucknow, India, September 26, 1857, when a group of his comrades was besieged in a house in the city, Private Ryan with another Private went forward to assist. They fought off attackers and took a wounded Captain out of a dhooly and carried him into the house for protection. In addition to this Private Ryan devoted himself during the day to rescuing the wounded...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Old British Cemetery, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
Spence, Edward b. December 28, 1837 d. April 17, 1858
Indian Mutiny Victoria Cross Recipient.
Fort Ruhya Cemetery, Oude, Uttar Pradesh, India
Plot: [unmarked]
Turner, Pvt. Samuel b. February, 1826 d. June 13, 1868
Indian Mutiny Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Suffolk, England, he served as a Private in the 1st Battalion, 60th Rifles, British Army. At Delhi, India, on the night of the June 19, 1857, the enemy attacked the rear of the British camp and heavy fires carried off a mortally wounded British officer. Private Turner was wounded by a saber cut on the right arm while saving the wounded officer. For gallantry in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Victoria Cross on January 20, 1860. He died...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Saint Johns Cemetery, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India
Plot: [unmarked]

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