Hanson Chambers Taylor Jarrett

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Hanson Chambers Taylor Jarrett VC (2 March 1837 - 11 April 1890) 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 21 years old, and a lieutenant in the 26th Bengal Native Infantry, Indian Army during the Indian rebellion of 1857-1858 when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.

On 14 October 1858 at the village of Baroun, India, when about 70 sepoys were defending themselves in a brick building, the only approach to which was up a very narrow street, Lieutenant Jarrett called on the men of his regiment to follow him, and backed up by four men, he made a dash at the narrow entrance. He was met by a very heavy fire, but pushed his way up to the wall of the house and, beating up the bayonets of the rebels with his sword, forced his way in.