Queens Own Highlanders

(Seaforth & Camerons)

Regimental Association

Lt. Aylmer Spicer Cameron VC

Lt. Aylmer S. Cameron of the 72nd Highlanders awarded the Victoria Cross for gallantry on the attack at Kotah.

His citation reads:

“For conspicuous bravery on the 30th march 1858, at Kotah, in having headed a small party of men, and attacked fanatic rebels, strongly posted in a loopholed house, with one narrow entrance. Lt. Cameron stormed the house, and killed three rebels in single combat.  He was severely wounded, having lost half of one hand by a stroke of tulwar.”

(London Gazette 11 November 1859)