Hugh Stewart Cochrane
British military officer (1829–1884); recipient of the Victoria Cross
About Hugh Stewart Cochrane
Lived 1829 – 1884 (aged 54). Hugh Stewart Cochrane was a British military officer.
Colonel Hugh Stewart Cochrane VC (4 August 1829 – 23 April 1884) was a recipient of the Victoria Cross for his actions, as a 28-year-old lieutenant, during the Indian Mutiny. He later achieved the rank of colonel and commanded the 43rd Foot and (briefly) its successor, the 1st Battalion, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry. Cochrane was born in Fort William, Scotland and died in Southsea in England.
Cochrane was a lieutenant in the 86th (Royal County Down) Regiment of Foot (later The Royal Irish Rifles), British Army stationed in India during the Indian Mutiny. For the following deed on 1 April 1858 near Jhansi, India he was awarded 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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Who was Hugh Stewart Cochrane?
British military officer (1829–1884); recipient of the Victoria Cross
When was Hugh Stewart Cochrane born?
Hugh Stewart Cochrane was born on 4 August 1829 in Fort William.
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Hugh Stewart Cochrane died on 23 April 1884 in Southsea.
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Hugh Stewart Cochrane was a military officer.
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Hugh Stewart Cochrane was British.
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