Francis Cornwallis Maude (VC, CB) 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 28 years old, and a Captain in the Royal Regiment of Artillery, British Army during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.

On 25 September 1857 at Lucknow, India, Captain Maude steadily and cheerfully pushed on with his men and bore down the desperate opposition of the enemy, though with the loss of one third of his artillerymen. He fully appreciated the dangers of the task he had undertaken, and but for his nerve and coolness, the Army could not have advanced.

Further information

Cousin of Bt/Lieutenant Colonel F.F. Maude, VC. He later achieved the rank of Colonel.

The medal

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Reference

See also

External links

• Location of grave and VC medal (http://www.homeusers.prestel.co.uk/stewart/berkshir.htm) (Berkshire)

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