Andrew Cathcart BogleVC (20 January 1829 – 11 December 1890) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Life
Glasgow-born Bogle was educated at Cheltenham College.[1] In December 1849 he joined the 78th Highlanders as an Ensign,[2] and was promoted to Lieutenant in March 1853.[3] He served with the 78th during the Persian War in 1857, before returning with his regiment to India at the beginning of the Indian Mutiny. Here, the 78th joined General Havelock’s column that advanced to relieve the siege of Lucknow. It was during this advance that Bogle earned the VC.[4]
Lieutenant (now Captain) Andrew Cathcart Bogle. 78th Regiment (now of the 2nd Battalion 13th Regiment) Date of Act of Bravery, 29th July, 1857.
For conspicuous gallantry on the 29th July, 1857, in the attack at Oonao, in leading the way into a loop-holed house, strongly occupied by the enemy, from which a heavy fire harassed the advance of his regiment. Captain Bogle was severely wounded in this important service.[5]
Bogle was presented with his VC by Queen Victoria on 4 January 1860 at Windsor Castle.[1]
Later career
In February 1858 Bogle was appointed adjutant of the 78th Highlanders,[6] and continued to serve with the regiment in the later stages of the Mutiny, including the final capture of Lucknow and the action at Bareilly.[4] In August 1858 he was promoted captain and transferred to the 13th Foot,[7] moving to the 10th Foot in August 1859.[8] In April 1865 he was promoted major[9] and transferred to the 23rd Foot in August 1868, before retiring shortly afterwards.[10]