LUCKNOW 25 September 1857 He was 38 years old and serving in the 78th Regiment of Foot, later the Seaforth Highlanders Ross-shire Buffs (Duke of Albany’s), when he attended to a large number of wounded men, organising their removal on cots or on the backs of their comrades, until he found the dhooli-bearers, who had fled. Later, when trying to reach the Residency with the casualties, he was besieged and had to remain in the Mote Mehal all night. Next day, under heavy fire, he continued to attend the wounded and eventually succeeded in taking many of them through heavy cross-fire safely into the Residency, although he was repeatedly warned not to make the attempt.
Brazier, Kevin. The Complete Victoria Cross: A Full Chronological Record of All Holders of Britain's Highest Award for Gallantry (p. 223). Pen & Sword Books. Kindle Edition.
The grave of Joseph Jee VC at Ratcliffe College Leicester was cleaned on 5th February 2024. At the same time the headstone of Colonel John Christopher Daniel Heggs DL was also cleaned.
