Indian Mutiny Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Regimental Sergeant Major in the 9th Lancers, the Queen's Royal. During an attack at Shunsabad, India on January 17, 1858, Sergeant Major Spence went to the assistance of a private who had been wounded and his horse disabled, rescuing him from a large number of rebels. For gallantry in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal.
Indian Mutiny Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Regimental Sergeant Major in the 9th Lancers, the Queen's Royal. During an attack at Shunsabad, India on January 17, 1858, Sergeant Major Spence went to the assistance of a private who had been wounded and his horse disabled, rescuing him from a large number of rebels. For gallantry in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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