Admiral Raby wins the Victoria Cross
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Admiral Raby wins the Victoria Cross
Commander Raby R.N. Boatswains mate Henry Curtis and John Taylor (Captain Forecastle), win the Victoria Cross for their heroic rescue of a soldier of the 57th regiment, shot through both legs during the assault on Sebastopol on June 18th 1855. They managed to get the injured man to safety having crossed an open space under heavy fire for upwards of 70 yards. Date: 1855
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
1855 57th Admiral Brave Bravery Crimean Curtis Daring Forecastle Hero Heroic Mate Regiment Rescue Taylor
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