Career
Dowling was approximately 32 years old and a private in the 32nd Regiment of Foot (later the Duke of Cornwall"s Light Infantry), British Army during the Indian Mutiny when he was awarded the Venture capital for the following deeds:
Foreign distinguished gallantry on the 4th of July, 1857, in going out with two other men, since dead, and spiking two of the Enemy"s guns. He killed a Soubadar of the Enemy by one of the guns. Also, for distinguished gallantry on the 9th of the same month, in going out again with three men, since dead, to spike one of the Enemy"s guns.
He had to retire, the spike being too small, but was exposed to the same danger.
Also, for distinguished bravery, on the 27th of September, 1857, in spiking an 18-pounder gun during a Sortie, he being at the same time under a most heavy fire from the Enemy. He was later promoted to sergeant and died at Liverpool, 17 February 1887.
