James Pearson
Military Person
1822 – 1900
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Who was James Pearson?
James Pearson VC was an Irish 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.
He was 35 years old, and a private in the 86th Regiment of Foot, British Army during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed took place on 3 April 1858 at Jhansi for which he was awarded the VC:
Pearson went on to achieve the rank of Sergeant.
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