Fort Ruhya

Fort Ruhya was a fort in Oude, India. It was the site of conflict during the Indian rebellion of 1857 where 4 soldiers of the British Army were awarded Victoria Crosses.[1] Today, there is a cemetery where one of the recipients, Edward Spence, is interred.[2]

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References

  1. "Victoria Cross researchS". Victoriacross.org. Retrieved 2008-08-20.
  2. "Fort Ruhya Cemetery". Find A Grave. Retrieved 2008-08-20.

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