Peter Grant (VC)

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Peter Grant (1824 - 10 January 1868) born Ireland 1824 was an Irish 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 33 years old, and a private in the 93rd Regiment (later The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders - Princess Louise's), British Army during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.

On 16 November 1857 at Lucknow, India, Private Grant showed great personal gallantry at the Secundra Bagh in killing five of the enemy with one of their own swords when they were attempting to follow the colonel as that officer was carrying a Colour which he had captured.

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Elected by the regiment. He died Australia 10 January 1868

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Please update if you know where his medal is publicly displayed.

I believe Peter Grant died not in Australia, but in Dundee (drowned) River Tay 10.1.1868 buried in Eastern Necropolis, Dundee (grave not marked) memorial bench in place May 2003. ( Body was found in river Tay by constable Bremner to the east of the Graig harbour.