Aylmer Spicer Cameron
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Aylmer Spicer Cameron (VC, CB) (12 August 1833 - 10 June 1909) was a Scottish 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 24 years old, and a lieutenant in the 1st Battalion, 72nd Regiment (later The Seaforth Highlanders - Ross-shire Buffs, Duke of Albany's), British Army during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.
On 30 March 1858 at Kotah, India, Lieutenant Cameron headed a small party of men and attacked a body of fanatic rebels, previously posted in a loopholed house with one narrow entrance. Lieutenant Cameron stormed the house and killed three rebels in single combat. He was severely wounded, having lost half of one hand by a stroke from a tulwar.
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He later achieved the rank of colonel.
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His Victoria Cross is displayed at the Regimental Museum of Queens Own Highlanders (Fort George, Inverness-shire, Scotland).
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- Location of grave and VC medal (Dorset)
