William McBean
| William McBean | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
1 January 1818 Inverness, Scotland |
| Died |
23 June 1878 (aged 60) Shooter's Hill, London |
| Buried at | Grange Cemetery, Edinburgh |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
 British Army |
| Rank | Major General |
| Unit | 93rd Regiment of Foot |
| Battles/wars |
Crimean War Indian Mutiny |
| Awards |
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Major-General William McBean VC (1 January 1818 – 23 June 1878) was a Scottish 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 40 years old, and a lieutenant in the 93rd Regiment of Foot (later Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders[1] - Princess Louise's), British Army during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed took place at Lucknow, India for which he was awarded the VC.
Lieutenant and Adjutant, (now Captain) William McBean
Date of Act of Bravery, 11th March, 1858
For distinguished personal bravery in killing eleven of the enemy with his own hand in the main breach of the Begum Bagh at Lucknow, on the 11th March, 1858.
Further information
He held every rank from private to major general, and never left the 93rd Regiment, including becoming the Commanding Officer of the 93rd.
The medal
His Victoria Cross is displayed at the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum in Stirling Castle, Scotland.[3]
References
- ↑ "The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders". Retrieved 5 March 2013.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 22212. p. 5515. 24 December 1858. Retrieved 19 September 2009.
- ↑ "McBean William VC". Retrieved 5 March 2013.
- Monuments to Courage (David Harvey, 1999)
- The Register of the Victoria Cross (This England, 1997)
- Scotland's Forgotten Valour (Graham Ross, 1995)
External links
- Courier
- British Army
- Location of grave and VC medal (Edinburgh)
- History of Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders