William Vousden

William Vousden

VC, CB
Born(1848-09-20)20 September 1848
Perth, Scotland
Died12 November 1902(1902-11-12) (aged 54)
Lahore, British India
Buried
Lahore Cemetery, Pakistan
Allegiance United Kingdom
Branch British Indian Army
Years of service1864 – 1902
RankMajor General
Unit
CommandsInspector-General of Cavalry in India
Battles / wars
Awards

Major-General William John Vousden, VC, CB (20 September 1848 12 November 1902) was a Scottish officer in the Indian Army, and 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.