James Reynolds Roberts Explained

James Reynolds Roberts
Birth Date:c. 1826
Death Date:1 August 1859 (aged 33)
Death Place:Marylebone, London
Placeofburial:Paddington Old Cemetery
Rank:Private
Branch: British Army
Unit:9th Lancers
Battles:Indian Mutiny
Awards:Victoria Cross

James Reynolds Roberts VC (c. 1826  - 1 August 1859) 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.

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Roberts was about 31 years old, and a private in the 9th Lancers (The Queen's Royal), British Army during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed took place on 28 September 1857 at Bolandshahr, India for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross.

His Victoria Cross is displayed at the Regimental Museum of the 9th/12th Royal Lancers at The Strand, Derby, England.

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