The Complete Victoria Cross: A Full Chronological Record of All Holders of Britain's Highest Award for Gallantry by Kevin Brazier

Author:Kevin Brazier
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: HISTORY / Reference
ISBN: 9781473872066
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Published: 2015-09-30T04:00:00+00:00

1916

Sepoy CHATTA (sometimes spelt CHATTAH) SINGH

RIVER WADI, Mesopotamia 13 January 1916

He was 29 years old and serving in the 9th Bn, Bhopal Infantry, Indian Army when he went out into the open to the assistance of his commanding officer, who was lying wounded. He dug cover for him with his entrenching tool, and remained with him under heavy fire until dark. Then he went back to get help and brought him to safety.

He died on 28 March 1961.

Captain JOHN SINTON

ORAH RUINS, Mesopotamia 21 January 1916

He was 31 years old and serving in the Indian Medical Service, Indian Army when he showed the most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. Although shot through both arms and the side, he refused to go to the hospital, and remained as long as daylight lasted, attending to his duties under very heavy fire. In three previous actions Sinton also displayed the utmost bravery.

Sinton re-enlisted in the IMS during the Second World War.

He died on 25 March 1956.

Lance Naik LALA

EL ORAH, Mesopotamia 21 January 1916

He was 33 years old and serving in the 41st Dogras, Indian Army when he dragged a wounded British officer to a temporary shelter and bandaged his wounds. Then, hearing the cries of his adjutant, who was also lying wounded only 100 yards from the enemy, he crawled to him; staying with him until nightfall, he used his own clothes to keep him warm. After dark he carried first one man then the other to safety.

He died from polio on 23 March 1927. His last words were, ‘We fought true.’

Temporary Lieutenant ERIC McNAIR

HOOGE, Belgium 14 February 1916

He was 21 years old and serving in the 9th Bn, Royal Sussex Regiment when the enemy exploded a mine and many men were buried. Although shaken by the blast, he immediately organised a machine-gun party and opened fire on the advancing Germans. He then ran back to bring up reinforcements, but as the communication trench was blocked, he went across open ground under heavy fire, bringing the reinforcements back the same way. His prompt action saved the situation.

He died from chronic dysentery on 12 August 1918.

Acting Corporal WILLIAM COTTER

HOHENZOLLERN REDOUBT, France 6 March 1916

He was 33 years old and serving in the 6th Bn, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) when his leg was blown off at the knee and he was wounded in both arms. He somehow made his way unaided 50 yards to a crater, steadied the men who were holding it, controlled their fire, issued orders and altered dispositions to meet a fresh attack. For two hours he held this position and only allowed his wounds to be dressed when the attack had died down. He could not be moved back for 14 hours and during all this time he had a cheery word for everyone.

He died on 14 March 1916, from wounds received during his VC action.

Private GEORGE STRINGER

ES SINN, Mesopotamia 8 March 1916

He was 26 years old and serving in the 1st Bn, Manchester Regiment when, after the capture of

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