Английская Википедия:Hugh Cochrane
Шаблон:About Шаблон:Use British English Шаблон:More citations needed Шаблон:Use dmy dates Шаблон:Infobox military person Colonel Hugh Stewart Cochrane VC (4 August 1829 – 23 April 1884) was a recipient of the Victoria Cross for his actions, as a 28-year-old lieutenant, during the Indian Mutiny. He later achieved the rank of colonel and commanded the 43rd Foot and (briefly) its successor, the 1st Battalion, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry. Cochrane was born in Fort William, Scotland and died in Southsea in England.
Cochrane was a lieutenant in the 86th (Royal County Down) Regiment of Foot (later The Royal Irish Rifles), British Army stationed in India during the Indian Mutiny. For the following deed on 1 April 1858 near Jhansi, India he was awarded 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: Шаблон:Quote
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- The Victoria Cross Awarded to Men of Portsmouth – Hugh Stewart Cochrane VC
- Location of grave and VC medal (Hampshire)
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