William George Cubitt

Colonel William George Cubitt, (19 October 1835 – 25 January 1903) was a senior officer in the British Indian Army and a 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.

Military career Cubitt was born in Calcutta, the son of Major W. Cubitt, an Indian Army officer. After an education in England, Cubitt entered the Indian Army as an ensign in the 13th Bengal Native Infantry, Bengal Army, on 26 July 1853. He first saw active service in the Santhal campaign of 1855.

After the Indian Mutiny, Cubitt continued to serve with the Indian Army. In 1875 he took part in the Duffla Expedition, for which he was mentioned in despatches, he served with the Akha Expedition in 1883–84, and in the Third Anglo-Burmese War in 1886–87, At the time of his retirement in 1892 he was in command of the 43rd Gurkhas (later the 8th Gurkha Rifles).

Personal life In 1863 Cubitt married Charlotte Isabella Hills, daughter of James Hills, of Nischindipore, Bengal, and sister of Lieutenant-General Sir James Hills-Johnes VC. They had three sons and two daughters.

On retirement, Cubitt lived in Camberley, Surrey. He died on 25 January 1903, aged 67, and was buried in St. Peter's Churchyard, Frimley, Surrey.