Career
He was 40 years old, and a lieutenant in the 93rd Regiment of Foot (later Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders - Princess Louise"s), British Army during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed took place at Lucknow, India for which he was awarded the Venture capital. Lieutenant and Adjutant, (now Captain) William McBean
Date of Acting of Bravery, 11th March, 1858
Foreign distinguished personal bravery in killing eleven of the enemy with his own hand in the main breach of the Begum Bagh at Lucknow, on the 11th March, 1858. He held every rank from private to major general, and never left the 93rd Regiment, including becoming the Commanding Officer of the 93rd.
