Henry Edward Jerome
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Henry Edward Jerome (2 February 1830 - 25 February 1901) was a 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 28 years old, and a captain in the 86th Regiment (later The Royal Irish Rifles), British Army during the Indian rebellion of 1857-1858 when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.
On 3 April 1858 at Jhansi, India, Captain Jerome, with the assistance of a private (James Byrne) removed under very heavy fire a lieutenant of the regiment who was severely wounded, at a very exposed point of the attack upon the Fort. He also displayed great gallantry at the capture of the Fort of Chandairee, the storming of Jhansi and in action with a superior rebel force at Jumna on 28 May, when he was severely wounded.
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He later achieved the rank of major general.
