Quarter Master Sergeant John Simpson

Indian Mutiny
Fort Ruhya, 15th April 1858

Citation: For conspicuous bravery at the attack on the fort of Ruhya on 15th April 1858, in having volunteered to go to an exposed point within 40 yards of the parapet of the fort under a heavy fire, and brought in, First Lieutenant Douglas, and afterwards a private soldier, both of whom were dangerously wounded. 

The Black Watch Medal Roll, 1801-1911, John Stewart (Ed.), p 290