Samuel McGaw VC | |
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| Born | 1838 Kirkmichael,Ayrshire |
| Died | 22 July 1878 Larnaca,Cyprus |
| Buried | British Cemetery,Kyrenia, Cyprus |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service |  British Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | 42nd Regiment of Foot |
| Battles / wars | Indian Mutiny Third Anglo-Ashanti War |
| Awards |  Victoria Cross |
Samuel McGawVC (1838 – 22 July 1878) was aScottish recipient of theVictoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry that can be awarded toBritish andCommonwealth forces.
McGaw was about 36 years old, and alance-sergeant in the42nd Regiment of Foot (later TheBlack Watch Royal Highlanders),British Army during theFirst Ashanti Expedition when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.
On 21 January 1874 at theBattle of Amoaful,Ashanti (nowGhana), Lance-Sergeant McGaw led his section through the bush in a most excellent manner and continued to do so throughout the day, although badly wounded early in the engagement.[1]
He later achieved the rank ofsergeant. He died of a fever whilst serving with his regiment in Cyprus. He is now buried in The Old British Cemetery in Kyrenia, North Cyprus.[2][3]
Samuel McGaw'sVictoria Cross is on public display in the Lord Ashcroft VC Gallery at theImperial War Museum in London.[4]