Crimean War Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Eccles, Lancashire, he served as a Sergeant in the 17th Lancers, Duke of Cambridge's Own, British Army. On October 25, 1854 at Balaclava, Crimea, known as "The Charge of the Light Brigade" Sergeant Malone's horse had been killed under him, stopped on the field amidst a storm of shot and shell. Rising to his feet, he helped a troop sergeant major and another sergeant to move a severely wounded officer out of range of the enemy's guns. For gallantry in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Victoria Cross. He later rose to the rank of Captain and died in Pinetown, Africa.
Crimean War Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Eccles, Lancashire, he served as a Sergeant in the 17th Lancers, Duke of Cambridge's Own, British Army. On October 25, 1854 at Balaclava, Crimea, known as "The Charge of the Light Brigade" Sergeant Malone's horse had been killed under him, stopped on the field amidst a storm of shot and shell. Rising to his feet, he helped a troop sergeant major and another sergeant to move a severely wounded officer out of range of the enemy's guns. For gallantry in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Victoria Cross. He later rose to the rank of Captain and died in Pinetown, Africa.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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