Robert Montresor Rogers
Robert Montresor Rogers, was a British Army officer and an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.Details
He was 25 years old, and a lieutenant in the 44th Regiment of Foot, British Army during the Second Opium War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.
On 21 August 1860 at the Taku Forts, China, Lieutenant Rogers, together with a private of his regiment and a lieutenant of the 67th Regiment displayed great gallantry in swimming the ditches and entering the North Taku Fort by an embrasure during the assault.
His citation reads:He later achieved the rank of major general. He died Maidenhead, Berkshire, 5 February 1895.and he is buried in the churchyard at All Saints church, Boyne Hill, Maidenhead.
His Medal is displayed at the "Du Monde Traigue" Museum in Brussels.
