James Park (VC)

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James Park
Depiction of the Relief of Lucknow
Born1835
Glasgow, Scotland
Died14 June 1858 (aged 22-23)
Lucknow, British India
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service/branchBengal Army
Years of service  1858
RankCorporal
UnitBengal Artillery
Battles/warsIndian Mutiny
AwardsVictoria Cross

James Park VC (1835 – 14 June 1858) was a Scottish 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.

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Park was approximately 22 years old, and a gunner in the Bengal Artillery, Bengal Army during the Indian Mutiny when the following deeds took place at the Relief of Lucknow for which he was awarded the VC:

Elected respectively, under the 13th clause of the Royal Warrant of the 29th of January, 1856, by the Officers and non-commissioned officers generally, and by the private soldiers of each troop or battery, for conspicuous gallantry at the relief of Lucknow, from the 14th to the 22nd of November, 1857.[1]

He was killed in action in Lucknow, British India on 14 June 1858.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "No. 22212". The London Gazette. 24 December 1858. p. 5516.