John Buckley blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: John Buckley VC 1813-1876 Born at Cocker Hill, Stalybridge. Awarded the Victoria Cross for gallantry during the Indian Mutiny of 1857. The citation reads 'for gallant defence of the magazine at Delhi'. Recorded plaque organisation: Tameside Metropolitan Borough.

John Buckley VC was a British soldier who distinguished himself during the Indian Mutiny of 1857 by defending the magazine in Delhi, for which he received the Victoria Cross. His actions exemplify bravery under extreme duress and contributed to the eventual suppression of the mutiny.