Valentine Bambrick
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| Valentine Bambrick | |
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| April 13, 1837 – April 1, 1864 (aged 26) | |
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| Place of birth | Cawnpore , India |
| Place of death | Pentonville Prison, London, England |
| Allegiance | British Army |
| Awards | Victoria Cross (forfeited and re-listed) |
Valentine Bambrick, VC (13 April 1837 – 1 April 1864) 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 Battalion, 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.
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Bambrick was one of eight men whose VCs were forfeited. He was stripped of the medal on 4 September 1861 after being convicted of assault and theft of a comrade's medals. Mr Bambrick's VC was later restored[citation needed].
He was born in Cawnpore 13 April 1837 and died in Pentonville Prison, London on 1 April 1864. He committed suicide while in prison.
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- Burial location of Valentine Bambrick "North London"
- News Item "Memorial plaque erected to Valentine Bambrick"
