David Spence
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David Spence VC (1818-17 April 1877) was a Scottish 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 about 40 years old, and a troop sergeant-major in the 9th Lancers (The Queen's Royal), British Army during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.
On 17 January 1858 at Shunsabad, India, Troop Sergeant-Major Spence went to the assistance of a private who had been wounded and his horse disabled, and rescued him from a large number of rebels.
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He later achieved the rank of regimental sergeant-major.
[edit] The medal
His Victoria Cross is displayed at the Regimental Museum of the 9th/12th Royal Lancers (The Strand, Derby, England).
[edit] References
- Monuments to Courage (David Harvey, 1999)
- The Register of the Victoria Cross (This England, 1997)
- Scotland's Forgotten Valour (Graham Ross, 1995)
[edit] External links
- Location of grave and VC medal (S. London)
