 major francis edward henry farquharson vc (25 march 1837 â 12 september 1875) was a scottish recipient of the victoria cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to british and commonwealth forces. ==details== he was 20 years old, and a lieutenant in the 42nd regiment of foot (later the black watch (royal highlanders)), british army during the indian mutiny when the following deed took place on 9 march 1858 at lucknow, india for which he was awarded the vc:  ==further information== he later achieved the rank of major. his victoria cross is displayed at the black watch museum in perth, scotland. ==references==  *monuments to courage (david harvey, 1999) *the register of the victoria cross (this england, 1997) *scotland's forgotten valour (graham ross, 1995) ==external links==  *location of grave and vc medal (devonshire) *   
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