5921399 Indian Mutiny Medal 1857-58 awarded to Sergeant John Ryan VC, 1st Madras European Fusiliers (metal) by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Indian Mutiny Medal 1857-58 awarded to Sergeant John Ryan VC, 1st Madras European Fusiliers. As Sir Henry Havelock?s relieving force fought its way into Lucknow, two surgeons and a number of soldiers found themselves besieged in a house in the city. Under heavy fire, Private Ryan, with another man, rescued a wounded captain from a dhooly (covered litter) and pulled him to safety. Throughout the day, Ryan continued to rescue wounded men, thus saving them from certain death at the hands of the rebels. Ryan was decorated with the Victoria Cross by Lieutenant-General Sir James Outram, KCB in India in 1859. He also received the Indian Mutiny Medal with a clasp for the Defence of Lucknow.); by National Army Museum .