William Francis Frederick Waller

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William Francis Frederick Waller (20 August 1840-29 January 1885) 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 17 years old, and a lieutenant in the 25th Bombay Light Infantry, Indian Army during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.

On 20 June 1858 at Gwalior, India, Lieutenant Waller, with another lieutenant who was killed during the action, were the only Europeans present at the storming of the fortress. With a handful of men they climbed on to the roof of a house, shot the gunners who opposed them and took the fort, killing everyone in it.