Robert Grant (soldier)
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Robert Grant (1837—23 November 1874) 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.
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He was approx. 20 years old, and a Sergeant in the 1st Battalion, 5th Regiment of Foot (later The Northumberland Fusiliers), British Army during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.
On 24 September 1857 at Alumbagh, India, Sergeant Grant went, under very heavy fire, to save the life of a private whose leg had been shot away. With the help of a lieutenant, Sergeant Grant carried the wounded man to the safety of the camp.
He later became a constable in Y Division, Metropolitan Police, and served until his death in 1874.
His Victoria Cross is displayed at the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers Museum (Alnwick, Northumberland, England). The title of the RNF museum is clearly stated in its charter.
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- Location of grave and VC medal (N. London)
