query: country_of_citizenship john simpson 
supports: Major John Simpson VC ( 29 January 1826 -- 27 October 1884 ) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross , the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces . Simpson , 32 years old , was a quartermaster - sergeant in the 42nd Regiment of Foot , British Army , later the Black Watch ( Royal Highlanders ) , during the Indian Mutiny on 15 April 1858 . During the attack on Fort Ruhya , British India , Simpson volunteered to go to an exposed point within 40 yards ( 37 m ) of the parapet of the fort under heavy fire and carried back a lieutenant and a private , both of whom were seriously wounded . Simpson was later commissioned as a quartermaster and in 1878 he transferred to the Militia . In 1881 he was granted the honorary rank of Captain and in 1883 he was promoted Major . His grave and memorial are at Balbeggie Churchyard , St. Martin 's , near Perth , Scotland . His medal is on display in the United States at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County , in Los Angeles . The Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest award of the United Kingdom honours system. It is awarded for gallantry "in the face of the enemy" to members of the British armed forces. It may be awarded posthumously. It was previously awarded to Commonwealth countries, most of which have established their own honours systems and no longer recommend British honours. It may be awarded to a person of any military rank in any service and to civilians under military command although no civilian has received the award since 1879. Since the first awards were presented by Queen Victoria in 1857, two thirds of all awards have been personally presented by the British monarch. These investitures are usually held at Buckingham Palace. Buckingham Palace is the London residence and administrative headquarters of the reigning monarch of the United Kingdom. Located in the City of Westminster, the palace is often at the centre of state occasions and royal hospitality. It has been a focal point for the British people at times of national rejoicing and mourning. Victoria (Alexandrina Victoria; 24 May 1819  22 January 1901) was Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 20 June 1837 until her death. From 1 May 1876, she adopted the additional title of Empress of India.
candidates: british kingdom of great britain london united kingdom united kingdom of great britain and ireland
answer: united kingdom of great britain and ireland