Samuel Morley (VC)
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Samuel Morley (sometimes Morely) (December 1829 Radcliffe-on-Trent-June 16, 1888 Nottingham) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross ("VC"), the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
In 1858, Morley was stationed in India at the time of the Indian Mutiny. Morley was a private in the 2nd Battalion , Military Train (later Royal Army Service Corps), British Army. Morely was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions during that conflict. Morely, along with Michael Murphy, was severely wounded while defending an injured comrade.
Although Murphy was gazetted and received his VC promptly, Morley did not. In May 1860, Morley complained during a parade. An investigation was held, and his medal was awarded. The announcement appeared in the London Gazette on August 7, 1860.
Morley died at age 58, on June 16, 1888 in Nottingham and is buried at the General Cemetery, Nottingham. Morley's Victoria Cross can be viewed by prior arrangement only with the Royal Logistic Corps Museum, Princess Royal Barracks, Deepcut, Camberley, Surrey, England.
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- Location of grave and VC medal (Nottinghamshire)
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