James Reynolds Roberts
Recipient of the Victoria Cross
About James Reynolds Roberts
Lived 1826 – 1859 (aged 32–33).
James Reynolds Roberts VC (c. 1826 – 1 August 1859) 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 Roberts was about 31 years old, and a private in the 9th Lancers (The Queen's Royal), British Army during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed took place on 28 September 1857 at Bolandshahr, India for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross.
His Victoria Cross is displayed at the Regimental Museum of the 9th/12th Royal Lancers at The Strand, Derby, England.
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Who was James Reynolds Roberts?
recipient of the Victoria Cross
When was James Reynolds Roberts born?
James Reynolds Roberts was born in 1826 in Bow.
When did James Reynolds Roberts die?
James Reynolds Roberts died on 1 August 1859 in Marylebone.
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