Reminder: Victoria Cross: Nov 20, 1854 at Sevastopol, Lieutenant Wi... @ Wed 20 Nov 2013 15:00 - 15:30 (On This Day)

more details » Victoria Cross: Nov 20, 1854 at Sevastopol, Lieutenant William James Montgomery-Cuninghame, Rifle Brigade, with another lieutenant (Claud Thomas Bourchier) was with a party detailed to drive the Russians from some rifle pits. Advancing on the pits after dark they launched a surprise attack and drove the Russian riflemen from their cover, but in the fierce fighting which ensued the officer in command of the party was killed. The two lieutenants, however, maintained their advantage, withstood all attacks from the enemy during the night and held the position until relieved next day. For their actions they were subsequently awarded the Victoria Cross. When Wed 20 Nov 2013 15:00 – 15:30 Athens Where Lenins'kyi, Sevastopol (map) Calendar On This Day Who (Guest list has been hidden at organiser's request)

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