James Reynolds Roberts

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James Reynolds Roberts VC (1826 - August 1, 1859) 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 31 years old, and a private 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 Victoria Cross.

On 28 September 1857 at Bolandshahr, India, Private Roberts brought in a comrade who was mortally wounded, under heavy musketry fire, although he himself was wounded.

His Victoria Cross is displayed at the Regimental Museum of the 9th/12th Royal Lancers (The Strand, Derby, England).