James Hollowell
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James Hollowell VC (1823- 4 April 1876) 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.
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He was about 34 years old, and a private in the 78th Regiment of Foot (later The Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs, Duke of Albany's)), British Army during the Indian rebellion of 1857 when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.
On 26 September 1857 at Lucknow, India, Private Hollowell was one of a party which was shut up and besieged in one of the houses. He behaved throughout the day in a most admirable manner, encouraging the other nine men, who were in low spirits, to keep going. During the siege the house caught on fire and shot were fired through the window.
He later achieved the rank of Lance-Corporal.
His Victoria Cross is displayed at the Regimental Museum of Queens Own Highlanders (Fort George, Inverness-shire, Scotland).
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- Location of grave and VC medal (Brookwood Cemetery)
- The Brookwood Cemetery Society (Known Holders of the Victoria Cross Commemorated in Brookwood Cemetery)
- James Hollowell at Find A Grave
