Henry John Andrews Explained

Henry John Andrews
Birth Date:23 March 1871
Birth Place:London, England
Death Place:Waziristan, India
Placeofburial:Bannu Cemetery
Allegiance:United Kingdom
Branch:British Indian Army
Serviceyears:1917–1919
Rank:Captain
Unit:Indian Medical Service
Battles:Waziristan Campaign
Awards:Victoria Cross
Member of the Order of the British Empire

Henry John Andrews (23 March 1871 – 22 October 1919) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

Details

Andrews was commissioned a temporary lieutenant in the Indian Medical Service as of 30 June 1917 and was promoted temporary captain as of 30 June 1918.[1]

He was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire as (temporary Lieutenant), Indian Medical Service; Medical Officer in charge of the Thomas Emery Hospital at Moradabad, United Provinces in the London Gazette of 7 June 1918.

He was 48 years old, and a temporary captain in the Indian Medical Service, British Indian Army during the Waziristan Campaign when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC. The citation was published in a supplement to the London Gazette of 7 September 1920 (dated 9 September 1920):

He was buried in Bannu Cemetery, and is commemorated on the Delhi Memorial (India Gate).[2]

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Notes and References

  1. London Gazette 14 March 1919
  2. Web site: Commonwealth War Graves Commission – casualty details. Commonwealth War Graves Commission. 2007-11-30.