Richard Wadeson
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Richard Wadeson (31 July 1826-24 January 1885) was an English 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 30 years old, and a Lieutenant in the 75th Regiment (later The Gordon Highlanders), British Army during the Indian Rebellion of 1857 when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.
On 18 July 1857 at Delhi, India, when the regiment was engaged in the Subjee Mundee, Lieutenant Wadeson saved the life of a private when he was being attacked by a sowar of the enemy's cavalry. Also, on the same day he rescued another private of the regiment when he was wounded and helpless, and being attacked by a cavalry sowar. In both cases Lieutenant Wadeson killed the sowars who were attacking the privates.
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He later achieved the rank of Colonel.
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His Victoria Cross is displayed at the Gordon Highlanders Museum (Aberdeen, Scotland).
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- Location of grave and VC medal (Brompton Cemetery)
