Herbert Clogstoun
Herbert Mackworth Clogstoun (June 13,1820 - May 6, 1862) was a 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
He was 38 years old, and a Captain in the 19th Madras Native Infantry, Indian Army during the Indian rebellion of 1857-1859 when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.
On 15 January 1859 at Chichumbah, India, Captain Clogstoun charged the rebels into the town with only eight men of his regiment, compelling them to re-enter and finally to abandon their plunder. He was severely wounded himself and lost seven out of the eight men who accompanied him.
He was killed in action, Hingoli, India, on 6 May 1862.
Further information
He later achieved the rank of Major.
The medal
His Victoria Cross is displayed at the National Army Museum (Chelsea, England).
External links
This page has been migrated from the Victoria Cross Reference with permission.