James Travers
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James Travers VC, CB, (6 October 1820-1 April 1884), born Cork he 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 36 years old, and a Colonel in the 2nd Bengal Native Infantry, Indian Army during the Indian Rebellion of 1857 when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.
In July 1857 when the Presidency at Indore, India, was suddenly attacked by the enemy, Colonel Travers charged the guns with only five men to support him, and drove the gunners from the guns. This created a diversion so that many of the Europeans who were fugitives to the Presidency were able to escape from slaughter. Time was also gained for the faithful Bhopal Infantry to man their guns.
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He later achieved the rank of General. He died India, 1 April 1884.
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Listed in order of publication year
- The Register of the Victoria Cross (1981, 1988 and 1997)
- The Irish Sword (Brian Clarke 1986)
- Irelands VCs ISBN 1-899243-00-3 (Dept of Economic Development 1995)
- Monuments to Courage (David Harvey, 1999)
- Irish Winners of the Victoria Cross (Richard Doherty & David Truesdale, 2000)
