George Waller (VC)

He was born on 1 June 1827 in West Horsley, Surrey.^[2] He enlisted in the army and initially served with the 39th (Dorsetshire) Regiment of Foot. He transferred to the 60th Rifles, sailing to India in 1845.^[2]

Waller was about 30 years old, and a colour-sergeant in the 1st Battalion, 60th Rifles (later The King's Royal Rifle Corps), British Army during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed took place at Delhi, British India for which he was awarded the VC.

For conspicuous bravery at Delhi on the 14th of September, 1857, in charging and capturing the Enemy's guns near the Cabul Gate; and again, on the 18th of September, 1857, in the repulse of a sudden attack made by the Enemy on a gun near the Chaudney Chouk. Elected by the Non-Commissioned Officers of the Regiment.^[3]

His Victoria Cross is displayed at the Royal Green Jackets (Rifles) Museum, Winchester, England.^[2]

He was discharged from the army on 7 March 1865.^[1] However, he went on to serve as a permanent instructor to the 13th Sussex Rifle Volunteers.^[1] He was also a publican.^[1] He died on 16 January 1877.^[1] He is buried at Holy Trinity Churchyard, Hurstpierpoint.^[1]

• Location of grave and VC medal (West Sussex)