George Richardson (VC)
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George Richardson VC was born in Derrylane, Killeshandra, County Cavan the son of John and Anne Richardson. He became an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award f
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Indian Rebellion of 1857
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The Indian Rebellion of 1857 was a major uprising in India in 1857–58 against the rule of the British East India Company, which functioned as a sovereign power, including military forces, on behalf of
George Richardson (VC)
…British and Commonwealth forces. He was 27 years old, and a private in the 34th Regiment of Foot (later The Border Regiment), British Army during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC: At Kewanie, Trans-Gogra, on the 27th of April, 1859, for determined courage in…
India in 1765 and 1805, showing East India Company-governed territories in pink
India in 1837 and 1857, showing East India Company-governed territories in pink
Two sepoy officers and a private, 1820s
Charles Canning, 1st Earl Canning, the Governor-General of India during the rebellion.