PRIVATE JAMES DAVIS


Real Name: James Davis Kelly

Born: Edinburgh February 1835

Date of Act of Bravery: April 15th 1858

London Gazette: May 27th 1859

Campaign: India 1857-59

Died: 2nd March 1893 Edinburgh, North Merchiston Cemetery Grave not marked

Location of VC: Not publicly held

Citation: For conspicuous gallantry at the attack on Fort Ruhya when with an advanced party to point out the gate of the Fort to the Engineer Officer, Private Davis offered to carry the body of Lt Bramley, who was killed at the point, to the Regiment. He performed this duty of danger and affection under the very walls of the fort.

Historical Background:See Note



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