Well known local man Steve Davies, whose previous efforts have refurbished several Victoria Cross holders' graves in Southern England, tackled the problem of the Richard Keatinge grave with extraordinary results. The colours and text on the stone now stand out as it would have done in 1904 when the headstone was erected over Richard Keatinge's grave.

[ London Gazette, 25 February 1862 ], Chundairee, Indian Mutiny, 17 March 1858, Captain Richard Harte Keatinge, Bombay Artillery ( Civil Employ - Political Department ).

For having rendered most efficient aid at the assault of Chundairee, in voluntarily leading the Column through the breach, which was protected by a heavy crossfire, he was one of the foremost to enter, and was severely wounded in the breach.

The Column was saved from a serious loss that would have probably have resulted, but for Major Keatinge’s knowledge of the small path leading across the ditch, which had been examined during the night by himself and a servant, who declined, when required, to lead the Column, without his master. Having cleared the breach, he led into the Fort where he was struck down by another dangerous wound.

The Commander-in-Chief in India states that the success of Chundairee was mainly owing to this Officer, whose gallantry, really brilliant, he considers was equalled by his ability and devotion.

Major Keatinge was at the time a Political Officer, with the 2nd brigade of the Central India Field Force.

Richard Keatinge was invested with his Victoria Cross by GOC Bombay, Lieutenant General Sir William Mansfield, at Bombay, India, on the 1st January 1863.