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He was 21 years old, and a Lance-Corporal in the 84th Regiment (later The York And Lancaster Regiment ), British Army during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC. During the period 12 July to 25 September 1857 in Lucknow , India , Lance-Corporal Boulger distinguished himself in all 12 actions fought by his regiment. He was one of the party which stormed the bridge over the canal on the relief of the Residency and shot a gunner who was in the act of firing a 68-pounder in the face of the British troops. He was also the first man to enter a masked battery. In the subsequent defence of the Residency he was severely wounded. He later achieved the rank of Lieutenant Colonel .He died in Ireland 23 January 1900. His Victoria Cross is displayed at The York & Lancaster Regiment Museum ''( Rotherham , South Yorkshire , England )''. REFERENCES Listed in order of publication year
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