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 Victoria Crosses awarded during the Indian Mutiny 1857-59

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DescriptionA list of officers and NCOs who were awarded the Victoria Cross for Acts of Bravery during the Indian Mutiny 1857-59.
Date transcribed2009-11-06
Transcribed byPeter Bailey
CommentThe dates and details are given for each Act of Bravery singled out for the award of the Victoria Cross to Officers and NCOs of the Bengal Army.

View all other items of "Surname" with value "Probyn" in "Victoria Crosses awarded during the Indian Mutiny 1857-59" Surname  Probyn    
First Names  D M    
Title  CB    
Rank  Captain (now Lieutenant-Colonel)    
Description  has been distinguished for gallantry and daring throughout this Campaign, At the battle of Agra, when his Squadron charged the rebel infantry, he was some time separated from his men, and surrounded by five or six Sepoys; he defended himself from the various cuts made at him, and before his own men had joined him, he had cut down two of his assailants. At another time, in single combat with a Sepoy, he was wounded in the wrist by the bayonet, and his horse also was slightly wounded; but, though the Sepoy fought desperately, he cut him down. The same day he singled out a standard-bearer, and, in presence of a number of the enemy, killed him, and captured the standard. These are only a few of the gallant deeds of this brave young Officer. [Despatch from Major-General Sir Hope Grant, K.C.B., dated 10th January 1858.]    
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Data extracted from the book "War Services of Officers of the Bengal Army" by Captain T.C. Anderson, published in 1863.
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