Frederick Robertson Aikman

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Frederick Robertson Aikman (6 February 1828 - 5 October 1888) 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 30 years old, and a lieutenant in the 4th, Bengal Native Infantry, British Indian Army during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.

On 1 March 1858 near Amethi, India, Lieutenant Aikman, commanding an advanced picket with 100 of his men, was informed of the proximity of a body of 500 rebel infantry and 200 horse and guns. The lieutenant attacked and utterly routed this large enemy force, cutting up more than 100 of them, capturing two guns and driving the survivors over the River Goomtee (in Darjeeling District of Bengal). This feat was carried out over broken ground and partly under flanking fire from an adjoining fort. Lieutenant Aikman himself received a severe sabre cut in the face.

He ended his military career with the rank of colonel. In later life he was a member of Boodle's club in St James's, London.

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