Herbert Taylor Reade
Herbert Taylor Reade , was a Canadian 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 became a Doctor of Medicine in 1850, and joined the British Army as an Assistant Surgeon in November of that same year.Details
He was 28 years old, and a Surgeon in the 61st Regiment, British Army during the Indian Mutiny when the following deeds took place during the Siege of Delhi for which he was awarded the VC:He later achieved the rank of Surgeon General, and retired in 1887. After his military service, he served as a surgeon to Queen Victoria. Reade is buried at Locksbrook Cemetery, Bath, Somerset, England. His headstone in located in section FJ, Grave 864. The headstone, in the form of a cross, has a carving of the Victoria Cross at the foot of the cross.The medal
His Victoria Cross is displayed at the Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum.
