Deceased
from Santa Fe, NM
Physician
1834 • London , England
Died:1864 • India
Walter Cook " Walter Cook " Victoria Cross ( 18 June 1834 – c. 1864 ) was an England recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to United Kingdom and Commonwealth of Nations forces He was about 25 years old, and a private ( rank ) in the 42nd Regiment of Foot ( later The Black Watch ( Royal Highlanders ), British Army during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed took place on 15 January 1859 at Maylah Ghat, India for which he and Private Duncan Millar were awarded the VC: The pipe tune " Lawson's Men " was written about the incident.
British Recipient of the Victoria Cross • British Army Recipient of the Victoria Cross • Prestigious award
Author
Walter L. Cook
ISBN #
0829809023