| Guy Hudleston Boisragon | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 5, 1864 |
| Died | July 14, 1931 (aged 66) |
| Place of birth | Kohat, British India |
| Place of death | Biarritz, France |
| Buried at | Kensal Green Cemetery |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch | British Indian Army |
| Rank | Brigadier |
| Unit | 5 Gorkha Rifles |
| Battles/wars |
Hunza-Naga Campaign Tirah Campaign World War I |
| Awards |
 Victoria Cross |
Brigadier Guy Hudleston Boisragon VC (5 November 1864 – 14 July 1931) was a 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.
Boisragon was 27 years old, and a lieutenant in the Indian Staff Corps, British Indian Army, and 5th Gurkha Rifles during the Hunza-Naga Campaign, India when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.
On 2 December 1891 during the attack on Nilt Fort, India, Lieutenant Boisragon led the assault, forcing his way through difficult obstacles to the inner gate, when he returned for reinforcements, moving fearlessly to and fro under heavy cross-fire until he had collected sufficient men to drive the enemy from the fort.[1]
He later achieved the rank of brigadier.
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Notes[]
- ↑ "No. 26306". 12 July 1892. https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/26306/page/
External links[]
- Location of grave and VC medal (Kensal Green Cemetery)
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