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In 1847 the regiment were in [[Meerut]] and were involved in the [[2nd Sikh War]] (1848-49). | In 1847 the regiment were in [[Meerut]] and were involved in the [[2nd Sikh War]] (1848-49). | ||
At the outbreak of the [[Indian Mutiny]] in 1857 the 32nd (The Cornwall) Regiment was stationed at [[Lucknow]]. They were part of the [[Siege of Lucknow]] from 30 May until the final relief by Sir Colin Campbell on 27 November. They lost 15 officers and 364 other ranks dead and 11 officers and 198 other ranks wounded. The regiment won four Victoria Crosses for gallantry during the siege: | At the outbreak of the [[Indian Mutiny]] in 1857 the 32nd (The Cornwall) Regiment was stationed at [[Lucknow]] except for 30 men who were at Cawnpore. They were part of the [[Siege of Lucknow]] from 30 May until the final relief by Sir Colin Campbell on 27 November. They lost 15 officers and 364 other ranks dead and 11 officers and 198 other ranks wounded. The regiment won four Victoria Crosses for gallantry during the siege: | ||
*Cpl Willaim Oxenham 30 June | *Cpl Willaim Oxenham 30 June | ||
*Pte William Dowling 4 July, 9 July and 27 September | *Pte William Dowling 4 July, 9 July and 27 September | ||