David Rushe

David Rushe VC was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross.

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Rushe was 30 years old, and a troop sergeant-major in the 9th Lancers, British Army during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC:
Rushe received his Victoria Cross from Queen Victoria at Windsor Castle on 4 January 1860. This joined his medals for the 1st and 2nd Sikh Wars and the Indian Mutiny. He also received the Good Conduct Medal and the Long Service Medal.

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He later achieved the rank of regimental sergeant-major. Rushe died on 6 November 1886 at Great Marlow and was buried without a stone at All Saints Church, Marlow. His widow sold the medal, but his descendants re-purchased the medal in 1959 and later lent in to be displayed at his regimental museum within Derby [Museum and Art Gallery|Derby Museum].