Battle of Secundra Bagh (Lucknow)
| Battle of Secundra Bagh (Lucknow) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of Indian Mutiny | ||
| Date: | 16 November 1857 | |
| Location: | Sikandar Bagh, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh | |
| Presidency: | Bengal | |
| Co-ordinates: | 26.812800°N 80.901300°E | |
| Result: | British success | |
| Combatants | ||
| East India Company | Rebel Sepoys | |
| Commanders | ||
| Sir Colin Campbell | ||
| Strength | ||
| Casualties | ||
Victoria Cross recipients on 16 November
HM 93rd Regiment (Sutherland Highlanders)
- Capt William Stewart
- Colour Sgt James Munro
- Sgt David Mackay
- Sgt John Paton
- Lance Corp John Dunlay
- Pte Peter Grant
1st Madras (European) Fusiliers
1st Bengal (European) Fusiliers
Shannon's Naval Brigade
External Links
Indian Mutiny 1857-58 The British Empire website
Action at Sikandar Bagh Google Books
Recommended Reading
"Indian Mutiny" by Saul David 2002 ISBN 0141005548
"My Indian Mutiny Diary" by WH Russell 1967 ISBN 0527781207