Horace Edward Ramsden
Horace Edward Ramsden was a South African 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 21 years old, and a Trooper in the Protectorate Regiment (N.W. Cape Colony), South African Forces during the South African War (Boer War) when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC. On 26 December 1899 near Mafeking, South Africa, during the action at Game Tree, after the order to retire had been given, Trooper Ramsden picked up his brother who had been shot through both legs and was lying some 10 yards from the Boer trenches. He carried him about 600 to 800 yards under heavy fire (putting him down from time to time to rest) until help arrived and the injured man was carried to a place of safety.
Further information VC awarded for saving his brother's life.
The medal was auctioned in South Africa by Stephan Welz and co. (Incorperating Sotheby's) on the 25 October 1999 for R500.000 (about 50.000 Pounds) and bought by Michael Ashcroft.  Photo of Pat Ramsden taken at the auction.
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ReferenceMonuments To Courage (David Harvey, 1999)The Register of the Victoria Cross (This England, 1997)Victoria Crosses of the Anglo-Boer War (Ian Uys, 2000)Mike Mocke
See also
External linksVC medal auction details
This page has been from the Victoria Cross Reference with permission.
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