Thomas Arthur (VC)

Thomas Arthur

Depiction of the Siege of Sebastopol
Born 1835
Abbotsham, Devon
Died 2 March 1902 (aged 66-67)
Savernake, Wiltshire
Buried at Cadley churchyard, Wiltshire
Allegiance United Kingdom United Kingdom
Service/branch British Army
Rank Gunner & Driver
Unit Royal Artillery
Battles/wars Crimean War
Awards Victoria Cross

Thomas Arthur VC (1835 – 2 March 1902) 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.

Details

He was approximately 20 years old, and a gunner and driver in the Royal Regiment of Artillery, British Army, during the Crimean War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.

On 7 June 1855 at Sebastopol, Crimea, Gunner Arthur was in charge of the magazine in one of the left advanced batteries of the right attack, when the Quarries were taken. On his own initiative he carried barrels of infantry ammunition for the 7th Fusiliers several times during the evening, across the open. He volunteered for and formed one of the spiking party of artillery at the assault on the Redan on 18 June 1855 and on numerous occasions left the trenches to bring in wounded officers and men.[1]

His Victoria Cross is displayed at the Royal Artillery Museum, Woolwich, London.

References

  1. The London Gazette: no. 21971. p. 656. 24 February 1857. Retrieved 29 March 2015.

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