William Oxenham
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William Oxenham (July 1823 - December 29, 1875) 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.
[edit] Details
He was about 32 years old, and a corporal in the 32nd Regiment of Foot (later The Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry), British Army during the Indian rebellion of 1857 when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.
On 30 June 1857 at Lucknow, India, Corporal Oxenham saved the life of a Bengal Civil Servant by extricating him from the ruins of a verandah which had fallen on him. The corporal was exposed to heavy fire while effecting this rescue.
[edit] The medal
His Victoria Cross is displayed at the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry Museum (Bodmin, Cornwall, England).
[edit] External links
- Location of grave and VC medal (Devonshire)
This page has been migrated from the Victoria Cross Reference with permission.
