Henry John Andrews
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Henry John Andrews (VC, MBE) (1873 - 22 October 1919) was an English 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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He was about 48 years old, and a Temporary Captain in the Indian Medical Service, British Indian Army during the Waziristan Campaign, India when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.
On 22 October 1919 at Waziristan, North-west India, Captain Andrews, the senior medical officer in charge of the Khajeri Post, heard that a convoy had been attacked in the vicinity and that men had been wounded. He at once went out under heavy fire and established an Aid Post under conditions which afforded some protection to the wounded, but none to himself. He was subsequently compelled to move the Aid Post, but continued to attend the wounded. Finally when a van was available, he collected the wounded, under fire, and put them into it. He was killed whilst stepping into the van on the completion of his task.
The medal is still in private ownership.
[edit] External links
- London Gazette, issue 32046, 7 September 1920 referring to the award of the Victoria Cross
- Burial location of Henry Andrews "Pakistan"
- Salvation Army entry
This page has been migrated from the Victoria Cross Reference with permission.
