Lance
Dafadar Gobind Singh Rathore of
Indian Cavalry showed most conspicuous bravery
and devotion to duty in thrice volunteering to carry messages
between the regiment and brigade headquarters, a distance of
1.5 miles, over open ground which was under the observation and
heavy fire of the enemy. He succeeded each time in delivering
his message, although on each occasion his horse was shot and
he was compelled to finish his journey on foot.
He was personally awarded the Victoria
Cross at an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace
by the King in the year 1937.
Victoria Cross is the highest Gallantry
award in British forces. |