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 Miscellaneous Inscriptions from Indian Cemeteries

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Date transcribed2012-05-10
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View all other items of "Surname" with value "Home" in "Miscellaneous Inscriptions from Indian Cemeteries" Surname  Home    
Forename(s)  Duncan Charles    
Title/ Occupation  Lt, Bengal Engineers    
Date of death  1 Oct 1857    
Inscription  who was killed by the explosion of a mine when engaged in destroying the Fort of Malachur on the 1st October 1857. {He?] was leader of the Forlorn Hope which on the 21st Septr 1857 successfully attacked the Cashmere Gate Delhie. He was awarded the first Victoria Cross given in India.    
View all other items of "Place name" with value "Bulandshahr" in "Miscellaneous Inscriptions from Indian Cemeteries" Place name  Bulandshahr    
View all other items of "Province/ State" with value "Uttar Pradesh" in "Miscellaneous Inscriptions from Indian Cemeteries" Province/ State  Uttar Pradesh    
Age  29y    
Remarks  Home's action was one of the first, but not the very first, in India to be awarded the VC.    
View all other items of "Source" with value "BACSA CD7" in "Miscellaneous Inscriptions from Indian Cemeteries" Source  BACSA CD7    
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