- Robert Kells
Robert Kells VC,
RVM , was a recipient of theVictoria Cross , the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.Details
He was 25 years old, and a
Lance-Corporal in the 9th Lancers (The Queen's Royal),British Army during theIndian Mutiny when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.On
28 September 1857 atBolandshahr ,India , when his commanding officer was lying in a street with his collar bone broken and his horse disabled, Lance-Corporal Kells defended him against a number of the enemy and stayed with him until the danger was over.Further information
He later achieved the rank of
Sergeant . He was appointed a Yeoman of the Queen's (Queen Victoria) Bodyguard onJanuary 1 , 1881 (Letter from St. James' Palace, London, headquarters of the Guard).The medal
Said to be going on loan to the regimental museum of the 9th/12th Lancers in Derby.
References
His VC and medals were sold at the recent Dix Noonan Webb auction.
External links
* [http://www.victoriacross.org.uk/lonsouth.htm Burial location of Robert Kells] "South London"
* [http://www.victoriacross.org.uk/bbkells.htm News Item] "Robert Kells' Victoria Cross sold at auction"
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