C/Sgt Stewart MacPherson wins the Victoria Cross at Lucknow 26th September 1857. Colour Sergeant Stewart MacPherson awarded the Victoria Cross for Gallantry. His citation reads: “For
daring gallantry in the Lucknow Residency on 26th September 1857, in having rescued at great personal risk, a wounded Private of his company, who was lying in a most exposed situation under very heavy fire. Colour Sergeant McPherson was also distinguished on many occasions by his coolness and gallantry in action.” (London Gazette 12 April 1859) |