Hello All, I am new to this list and have hit a brick wall. My mother's cousin Joseph McIntyre inherited a Victoria Cross from his father Finlay McIntyre. The Victoria Cross was awarded to William Reynolds who was a private with the Scots Fusiliers. He was awarded the VC for bravery in the Battle of Alma in the Crimean War of 1854. William died in London 20 October, 1869. I am trying to find out how he was related to the McIntyre family. My 'Uncle' Joseph McIntyre returned the VC to the company headquarters museum in Edinburgh a few years ago. Any help in solving this mystery would be very much appreciated. William Reynolds is supposed to have been born circa 1827 in Edinburgh, fought in the Crimean War 1854 and died in London 1869. He had a pension of 10d a day from the army. I don't know whether he married or what his parents names were. Perle Harvey at paarharvey@ozemail.com.au in Australia. It is a bit difficult to do this research here.