Victoria Crosses
The 84th Foot had six Victoria Crosses awarded to men serving in its ranks all won during the Indian Mutiny :
- Abraham Boulger
- Joel Holmes
- George Lambert
- John Sinnott
- Augustus Anson
- Patrick Mylott
Read more about this topic: 84th (York And Lancaster) Regiment Of Foot
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