Arthur Mayo (VC) explained

Arthur Mayo
Birth Date:18 May 1840
Death Date:18 May 1920 (aged 80)
Birth Place:Oxford, England
Placeofburial:East Cemetery, Boscombe
Rank:Midshipman
Branch:Royal Navy
British Indian Navy
Battles:Indian Mutiny
Awards:Victoria Cross

Arthur Mayo VC (18 May 1840 – 18 May 1920) was an English 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

Arthur Mayo was educated at Berkhamsted School[1] and, following his naval career, at Magdalen Hall, now Hertford College, Oxford.

He was 17 years old, and a midshipman in the Indian Naval Brigade during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed took place on 22 November 1857 at Dacca, India for which he was awarded the VC:

He died in Bournemouth on his 80th birthday.

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.victoriacross.org.uk/bbmayo.htm Victoria Cross