Francis Edward Henry Farquharson was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria 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 20 years old, and a Lieutenant in the 42nd Regiment (later The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)) , British Army during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.

On 9 March 1858 at Lucknow, India, Lieutenant Farquharson led a portion of his company and stormed a bastion mounting two guns and then spiked them. This meant that the advance positions held during the night were rendered secure from artillery fire. Lieutenant Farquharson was severely wounded while holding an advanced position the following morning.

Further information

He later achieved the rank of Major.

The medal

His Victoria Cross is displayed at the Black Watch Museum (Perth, Scotland).

Reference

• Monuments To Courage (David Harvey, 1999)
• The Register of the Victoria Cross (This England, 1997)
• SCOTLAND'S FORgotten VALOUR (Graham Ross, 1995)

See also

External links

• Location of grave and VC medal (Devonshire)

This page has been migrated from the Victoria Cross Reference with permission.