What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: George Monger 1840-1887 lived in this house He was awarded the Victoria cross, at the siege of Lucknow aged 17
George Monger VC was a British soldier who received the Victoria Cross for his bravery during the Siege of Lucknow in 1857 at the age of 17; he is remembered as one of the youngest recipients of this distinguished award.
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