Edward Robinson (VC)

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Edward Robinson VC (June 17, 1838 - October 2, 1896) 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.

Contents 1 Details 2 The medal 3 References 4 External links

[edit] Details

He was 19 years old, and an able seaman in the Royal Navy, (Naval Brigade) during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.

On 13 March 1858 at Lucknow, India, some sandbags on top of the earthworks were on fire. The enemy were only 50 yards (46 m) away at this time, but Able Seaman Robinson, under heavy fire, jumped up and extinguished the fires in some of the bags and threw others clear. He was severely wounded.

[edit] The medal

His Victoria Cross is displayed at the National Maritime Museum (Greenwich, 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 (Berkshire)
• News Item (ceremonial unveiling and dedication of a memorial)