Robert Kells, (7 April 1832 – 14 April 1905) was a recipient of the Victoria Cross.
Details Kells was born in India on 7 April 1832 in Meerut.Grave locations of holders of the Victoria Cross , accessed July 2011 When 25 years old, and a lance corporal in the 9th Lancers (The Queen's Royal), British Army during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed took place on 28 September 1857 at Bolandshahr, India for which he was awarded the VC:
Further information He later joined the 1st Bengal European Light Cavalry (renamed the 19th Hussars in 1862) and achieved the rank of sergeant. He retired in 1868 and was appointed a Yeoman of the Queen's (Queen Victoria) Bodyguard on 1 January 1881.Letter from St. James' Palace, London, headquarters of the Guard In June 1901 he received the Royal Victorian Medal from King Edward VII during an inspection of the Yeomen.
Kells died on 14 April 1905 and he is buried in Lambeth Cemetery in South London.
His Victoria Cross medal is one of four of his on display at the regimental museum of the 9th/12th Royal Lancers in Derby Museum and Art Gallery.Medal Group , Treasures of Derby, Derby.gov.uk, accessed July 2011 These medals sold at auction in 2006 for £130,000.News Item "Robert Kells' Victoria Cross sold at auction", accessed July 2011
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