Valentine Bambrick

Valentine Bambrick was a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

He was 21 years old, and a Private in the 1st Bn., 60th Rifles (later The King's Royal Rifle Corps), British Army during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.

On 6 May 1858 at Bareilly, India, Private Bambrick showed conspicuous bravery when, in a serai, he was attacked by three Ghazees, one of whom he cut down. He was wounded twice on this occasion.

Further information

One of eight men whose VCs were forfeited.

He was born in Cawnpore 13 April 1837 and died in Pentonville Prison, London on 1 April 1864

External links

• Location of grave and VC medal (N. London)

This page has been migrated from the Victoria Cross Reference with permission.