Crimean War Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Corporal in the Scots Fuiliers Guards. At the Battle of Alma on September 20, 1854, Corporal Reynolds was a member of a Company, ordered to defend the Regimental Colours and Queen's Colours as they attacked a hillside protected by a Russian artillery battery. Despite constant heavy fire, which saw the Colours shot completely in half he and his comrades continued to rally the rest of the troops and pressed on up the hill. For conspicuous gallantry in rallying the men round the Colours, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal.
Crimean War Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Corporal in the Scots Fuiliers Guards. At the Battle of Alma on September 20, 1854, Corporal Reynolds was a member of a Company, ordered to defend the Regimental Colours and Queen's Colours as they attacked a hillside protected by a Russian artillery battery. Despite constant heavy fire, which saw the Colours shot completely in half he and his comrades continued to rally the rest of the troops and pressed on up the hill. For conspicuous gallantry in rallying the men round the Colours, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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