Robert Kells
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Robert Kells VC, RVM, 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.
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He was 25 years old, and a Lance-Corporal in the 9th Lancers (The Queen's Royal), British Army during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.
On 28 September 1857 at Bolandshahr, India, when his commanding officer was lying in a street with his collar bone broken and his horse disabled, Lance-Corporal Kells defended him against a number of the enemy and stayed with him until the danger was over.
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He later achieved the rank of Sergeant. He was appointed a Yeoman of the Queen's (Queen Victoria) Bodyguard on January 1st, 1881 (Letter from St. James' Palace, London, headquarters of the Guard).
[edit] The medal
Said to be going on loan to the regimental museum of the 9th/12th Lancers in Derby. Ref.: e-mail from auction house.
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His VC and medals were sold at the recent Dix Noonan Webb auction.
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- Burial location of Robert Kells "South London"
- News Item "Robert Kells' Victoria Cross sold at auction"
