About John Grant Malcolmson
Lived 1835 – 1902 (aged 67). John Grant Malcolmson was a British military personnel.
John Grant Malcolmson, (9 February 1835 – 14 August 1902) was a Bengal Army officer and a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Details Malcolmson was 21 years old, and a lieutenant in the 3rd Bombay Light Cavalry, Indian Army during the Persian War when the following deed took place for which he and Arthur Thomas Moore were awarded the VC.
The following year, he took part in the Central Indian campaign of 1858 during the Indian Rebellion. (the order was gazetted after his death ).
He died, suddenly, at Bramham Gardens, London, on 14 August 1902. His Victoria Cross is held by the National Army Museum in Chelsea.
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Recipient of the Victoria Cross (1835-1902)
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John Grant Malcolmson was born on 9 February 1835 in Inverness.
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John Grant Malcolmson died on 14 August 1902 in London.
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John Grant Malcolmson was a military personnel.
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