Photo: Alan Hildreth
Date of birth circa 1820
Died 10th May 1889
In Memoriam
"We remember"
Mr. Jennings was a Rough Rider with the Bengal Artillery. He earned his Medal at the recommendation of the men of the regiment for his actions during the siege of Lucknow 14th-22nd November 1857.
He died 10/05/1889 in poverty and was buried in a pauper’s grave until somebody took the matter up and raised the headstone by public subscription.
The Complete Victoria Cross: A full chronological record of all holders of Britain’s highest award for gallantry. Kevin Brazier; 2010; Pen and Sword; ISBN 184884150 7
