| Arthur Mayo | |
|---|---|
| Born | 18 May 1840 Oxford, England |
| Died | 18 May 1920 (aged 80) Boscombe, Bournemouth |
| Buried at | East Cemetery, Boscombe |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/branch | Royal Navy British Indian Navy |
| Rank | Midshipman |
| Battles/wars | Indian Mutiny |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
Arthur Mayo VC (18 May 1840 – 18 May 1920) 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.
Arthur Mayo was educated at Berkhamsted School.[1]
He was 17 years old, and a midshipman in the Indian Naval Brigade during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed took place on 22 November 1857 at Dacca, India for which he was awarded the VC:
Indian Navy, Midshipman Arthur MayoFor having headed the charge on the 22nd of November, 1857, in the engagement between the Indian Naval Brigade and the mutineers of the 73rd Native Infantry, and Bengal Artillery, when the former was ordered to charge 2 sixpounders which were keeping up a heavy fire. Mr. Mayo was nearly 20 yards in front of any
one else during the advance.[2]
He died in Bournemouth on his 80th birthday.