James Davis (VC)


James Davis VC was a Scottish 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.
His full name was James Davis Kelly, but he dropped Kelly when he enlisted

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Davis was approximately 23 years old, and a private in the 42nd Regiment of Foot, later The Black Watch, British Army during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed took place on 15 April 1858 during the attack on Fort Ruhya, India for which he was awarded the VC.
His VC is on display in the Lord Ashcroft Gallery at the Imperial War Museum, London.