Henry Lysons facts for kids
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Henry Lysons
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| Born | 30 July 1858 Morden, Surrey |
| Died | 24 July 1907 (aged 48) Marylebone, London |
| Buried |
St Peter's Churchyard, Rodmarton
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| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service/ |
 British Army |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | 90th Regiment of Foot The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) Royal Fusiliers Bedfordshire Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Anglo-Zulu War Mahdist War |
| Awards | Victoria Cross Order of the Bath |
Henry Lysons (born 30 July 1858 – died 24 July 1907) was a brave British soldier. He received the Victoria Cross, which is the highest award for courage in battle. This special medal is given to soldiers from the United Kingdom and Commonwealth countries who show amazing bravery when facing an enemy.
A Heroic Act: The Victoria Cross
Henry Lysons was only 20 years old when he showed incredible bravery. He was a lieutenant (a junior officer) in the British Army. This happened during the Anglo-Zulu War, a conflict in South Africa.
On 28 March 1879, Lieutenant Lysons was at Hlobane Mountain in South Africa. He was part of a group ordered to remove enemy soldiers from strong positions. These positions were natural caves high up the mountain.
The path to the caves was very narrow. Soldiers had to walk one behind the other. A captain, who was leading the way, reached the cave first. Sadly, he was killed right away.
Even though their leader had fallen, Lieutenant Lysons and a private soldier named Edmund John Fowler did not stop. They immediately rushed forward. Together, they bravely cleared the enemy out of their hidden stronghold. For this amazing act of courage, Lieutenant Lysons was awarded the Victoria Cross.
Later Life and Legacy
After his heroic actions, Henry Lysons continued his military career. He eventually reached the high rank of colonel.
His Victoria Cross medal is a very important historical item. It is now on display at the Cameronians Regimental Museum. This museum is located in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
