George Waller (VC)
George Waller | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 1827 |
| Died | 16 January 1877 (aged 49) |
| Buried | Holy Trinity Churchyard, Hurstpierpoint |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Rank | Colour-Sergeant |
| Unit | 60th Rifles |
| Conflicts | Second Anglo-Sikh War Indian Mutiny |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
George Waller VC (June 1827 – 10 January 1877) was a soldier and 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.[1]
Life
He was born on 1 June 1827 in West Horsley, Surrey.[2] He enlisted in the army and initially served with the 39th (Dorsetshire) Regiment of Foot. He transferred to the 60th Rifles, sailing to India in 1845.[2]
Details of VC
Waller was about 30 years old, and a colour-sergeant in the 1st Battalion, 60th Rifles (later The King's Royal Rifle Corps), British Army during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed took place at Delhi, British India for which he was awarded the VC.
For conspicuous bravery at Delhi on the 14th of September, 1857, in charging and capturing the Enemy's guns near the Cabul Gate; and again, on the 18th of September, 1857, in the repulse of a sudden attack made by the Enemy on a gun near the Chaudney Chouk. Elected by the Non-Commissioned Officers of the Regiment.[3]
The medal
His Victoria Cross is displayed at the Royal Green Jackets (Rifles) Museum, Winchester, England.[2]
Later life
He was discharged from the army on 7 March 1865.[1] However, he went on to serve as a permanent instructor to the 13th Sussex Rifle Volunteers.[1] He was also a publican.[1] He died on 16 January 1877.[1] He is buried at Holy Trinity Churchyard, Hurstpierpoint.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f Creagh, Sir O'Moore; Humphris, Edith M. (1924). The V. C. and D. S. O.: A Complete Record of All Those Officers, Non-commissioned Officers and Men of His Majesty's Naval, Military and Air Forces who Have Been Awarded These Decorations from the Time of Their Institution, with Descriptions of the Deeds and Services which Won the Distinctions and with Many Biographical and Other Details, Compiled from Official Publications and Despatches, Letters from Commanding Officers and Other Contemporary Accounts, and from Information from Private Sources. Standard art book Company Limited. p. 68. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
- ^ a b c "1827-77 George Waller VC, much respected Cuckfield army instructor". cuckfieldconnections. 25 June 2021. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
- ^ "No. 22347". The London Gazette. 20 January 1860. p. 178.
- Location of grave and VC medal (West Sussex)