John Christopher Guise

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Lieutenant General John Christopher Guise VC, CB (27 July 1826 - 5 February 1895) 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 31 years old, and a major in the 90th Regiment of Foot (later The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)), British Army during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.

On 16 and 17 November 1857 at Lucknow, India, Major Guise, together with a sergeant (Samuel Hill), saved the life of a captain at the storming of the Secundra Bagh and also went in under heavy fire to help two wounded men. In fact he acted with gallantry throughout the operations for the Relief of the Lucknow garrison.

Elected by the regiment. He later achieved the rank of lieutenant general.