Charles James William Grant
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Charles James William Grant (14 October 1861 - 23 November 1932) 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 29 years old, and a lieutenant in the Indian Staff Corps, Indian Army during the Manipur Expedition, India when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.
During the period 21 March to 9 April 1891 after the disaster at Manipur, Burma (now Myanmar), Lieutenant Grant volunteered to attempt the relief of the British captives with 80 native soldiers. Inspiring his men with his example of personal daring and resource, the lieutenant captured Thobal near Manipur, and held it against a large force of the enemy.
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He later achieved the rank of brevet colonel.
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His Victoria Cross is displayed at the National Army Museum (Chelsea, England).
[edit] References
- Monuments to Courage (David Harvey, 1999)
- The Register of the Victoria Cross (This England, 1997)
- Scotland's Forgotten Valour (Graham Ross, 1995)
[edit] External links
- Location of grave and VC medal (Devonshire)
