Everything about William Bradshaw totally explained
William Bradshaw, (
February 12,
1830-
March 9,
1861) born in
Thurles, County Tipperary, he was an
Irish recipient of the
Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for valour in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to
British and
Commonwealth forces.
Details
He was 27 years old, and an
assistant surgeon in the 90th Regiment (later know as
The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)),
British Army during the
Indian Mutiny when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.
On
26 September 1857 at
Lucknow,
India, Assistant Surgeon Bradshaw, with another surgeon (
Anthony Dickson Home) was ordered to remove the wounded men left behind when the troops forced their way into the
Residency. The
dhooly-bearers had left the
dhoolies, but notwithstanding the proximity of the
sepoys, the two surgeons managed to get some of the bearers together and Assistant Surgeon Bradshaw, with about 20 dhoolies, after becoming separated from the rest of the party, succeeded in reaching the Residency in safety.
Further information
William Bradshaw died
9 March 1861 and is buried at St Mary's Church graveyard,
Thurles. Memorial is in the church.
The medal
His Victoria Cross is displayed at the
Army Medical Services Museum (Aldershot,Hampshire England).
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