LANCE CORPORAL ALEXANDER THOMPSON




Born: Edinburgh 1824

Act of Bravery: April 15th 1858

London Gazette: 27th May 1859

Campaign: India 1857-59

Died: 29th March 1880 Perth, buried in Wellshill Cemetery Perth.

Location of VC: Black Watch Museum

Citation: For daring gallantry on 15th April 1858 when at the attack on the Fort at Ruhya, in having volunteered to assist Captain Cafe of the 4th Punjab Rifles in bringing in the body of Lt Willoughby of that Corps from the top of the glacis in a most exposed position under heavy fire.

Historical Background: See Note

Comment: Discharged a full sergeant in 1863.



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