Victoria Cross Exhibition

During the Crimean War, the following Victoria Crosses were won by three soldiers who served with the 49th Regiment. They were; Sergeant James Owens, who won his VC at Sebastopol, Sergeant George Walters for his bravery at the Battle of Inkermann, and Brevet Major John Augustus Con(n)olly who also won his VC at the Battle of Inkerman. These men were also some of the first soldiers to receive the Victoria Cross from Queen Victoria in 1857.

During First World War, Second Lieutenant Alexander Turner (3rd Battalion, The Royal Berkshire Regiment), Lance Corporal James Welch (1st Battalion, The Royal Berkshire Regiment)Our most recent recipient was Sergeant Maurice Rogers who served with 1st Battalion, The Wiltshire Regiment when, during the battle for Anzio, Italy he was killed in action while advancing alone attacking German defensive positions.

Find out more about our Victoria Cross recipients and the history of this famous medal by visiting us here at the museum. Our Opening times are detailed on the Home Page.