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Arthur George Hammond
Arthur George Hammond (VC, KCB, DSO 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.
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He was 36 years old, and a Captain in the Bengal Staff Corps , Indian Army during the Second Afghan War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.
On 14 December 1879 at the action on the Asmai Heights , near Kabul, Afghanistan, Captain Hammond defended the top of the hill with a rifle and fixed bayonet against large numbers of the enemy, while the 72nd Highlanders and Guides were retiring. Again, on the retreat down the hill he stopped and helped to carry a wounded sepoy, the enemy being only 60 yards off and firing heavily all the time.
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He later achieved the rank of Brigadier General.
The medal
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External links
- Location of grave and VC medal (Surrey)
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