William Oxenham Explained

William Oxenham
Birth Place:Tiverton, Devon
Death Place:Exeter, Devon
Placeofburial:Higher Cemetery, Exeter
Rank:Corporal
Branch: British Army
Unit:32nd Regiment of Foot
Awards:Victoria Cross

William Oxenham VC (July 1823  - 29 December 1875) 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

He was about 32 years old, and a corporal in the 32nd Regiment of Foot (later The Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry), British Army during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed took place on 30 June 1857 at Siege of Lucknow, for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross:

The medal

His Victoria Cross is displayed at the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry Museum, Bodmin, Cornwall as are his campaign and good conduct medals.

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