Lance Corporal Alexander Thompson

Indian Mutiny
Fort Ruhya, 15th April 1858

Citation: For daring gallantry on 15 April 1858, when at the attack of the fort of Ruhya, in having volunteered to assist Capt Cafe, commanding the 4th Punjab Rifles, in bringing the body of Lieutenant Willoughby, of that corps, from the top of the glacis, in a most exposed situation under a heavy fire.  

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