Color-Sergeant F. Bourne, the senior NCO, was not among those eleven. He received instead a Distinguished Conduct Medal.
Why, although his bravery and courage under fire were unquestioned and he was instrumental in turning a number of the Zulu attacks, didn’t Color-Sergeant Bourne receive the Victoria Cross?
Because he was only doing his job.
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