'Sergeant H Ramage, Scots Greys, dashing off to the assistance of Trooper Macpherson who was surrounded by 7 Russian cavalry men'

Oleolithograph after Harry Payne, published, 1890 (c).

On 25 October 1854 at Balaklava, Crimea, Sergeant Ramage of the 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys) galloped out to the assistance of a private who was surrounded by seven Russians. The sergeant dispersed them and saved his comrade's life. On the same day, he brought in a prisoner from the Russian line and also, when the Heavy Brigade was covering the retreat of the Light Cavalry, lifted from his horse a private who was badly wounded and carried him safely to the rear under heavy fire.

One of a series entitled 'Victoria Cross Gallery, 1854-1884'.