Henry William Engleheart

Henry William Engleheart VC (14 November 1863 – 9 August 1939) 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.

Details Engleheart was 36 years old, and a sergeant in the 10th Royal Hussars (Prince of Wales's Own), British Army during the Second Boer War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC:

Further information Englehart was educated at Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Barnet.

He later achieved the rank of Quartermaster Sergeant. After leaving the army, he became Royal lodgekeeper at Windsor Castle, retiring six years before his death. Englehart died on 9 August 1939 at Datchet, Berkshire, and was cremated at Woking Crematorium.

The medal He was among the last group of five soldiers who received the Victoria Cross, from Queen Victoria before her death. They are now displayed at The King's Royal Hussars Museum in Winchester.