John Grant Malcolmson, (9 February 1835 – 14 August 1902) was a Bengal Army officer and a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Details
Malcolmson was 21 years old, and a lieutenant in the 3rd Bombay Light Cavalry, Indian Army during the Persian War when the following deed took place for which he and Arthur Thomas Moore were awarded the VC.
The following year, he took part in the Central Indian campaign of 1858 during the Indian Rebellion. (the order was gazetted after his death).
He died, suddenly, at Bramham Gardens, London, on 14 August 1902. His Victoria Cross is held by the National Army Museum in Chelsea.
See also
- List of Scottish Victoria Cross recipients
References
External links
- Early Victoria Cross given to museum by 'once in a lifetime' family donation (The Telegraph)
- Malcolmson VC: Hero of the Persian War (National Army Museum)
- Location of grave and VC medal (Kensal Green Cemetery)