About James Craig
Lived 1824 – 1861 (aged 36). James Craig was a British soldier.
James Craig VC (10 September 1824 – 18 March 1861) was a Scottish 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.
Craig was a former serjeant in the Scots Fusilier Guards, who had been commissioned as an ensign in 3rd Battalion, Military Train, British Army during the Crimean War. He was 30 years old, and serving as battalion adjutant when he carried out the action which is described in his citation for the award of the Victoria Cross, which was gazetted on 20 November 1857.
He later achieved the rank of lieutenant.
His Victoria Cross is displayed at The Guards Regimental Headquarters (Scots Guards RHQ) in Wellington Barracks, London, England.
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Who was James Craig?
recipient of the Victoria Cross
When was James Craig born?
James Craig was born on 10 September 1824 in Perth.
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James Craig died on 18 March 1861.
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James Craig was a soldier.
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James Craig was British.
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