Edward Robinson (VC)
Edward Robinson VC | |
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| Born | 17 June 1838 |
| Died | 2 October 1896 (aged 58) Windsor Castle estate (Great Park), Windsor, Berkshire |
| Buried | Old Windsor Church Road Cemetery |
| Allegiance | File:Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom |
| Branch | File:Naval ensign of the United Kingdom.svg Royal Navy |
| Rank | Able Seaman |
| Unit | HMS Shannon |
| Conflicts | Indian Mutiny |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
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Edward Robinson VC (17 June 1838 – 2 October 1896)[1] was an English 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.
Details
[edit | edit source]Robinson was 19 years old, and an able seaman in the Royal Navy, serving in the Naval Brigade from HMS Shannon during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC:
For conspicuous bravery, in having at Lucknow, on the 13th of March, 1858, under a heavy musketry fire, within fifty yards, jumped on the sand bags of a battery, and extinguished a fire among them. He was dangerously wounded in performing this service.[2]
The medal
[edit | edit source]His Victoria Cross is displayed at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, London.[3]
References
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- ^ Victoria Cross (MED1253)
- Scotland's Forgotten Valour (Graham Ross, 1995)
- The Register of the Victoria Cross (This England, 1997)
- Monuments to Courage (David Harvey, 1999)
External links
[edit | edit source]- Location of grave and VC medal (Berkshire)
- News Item (ceremonial unveiling and dedication of a memorial)