# Victoria Cross Research

> Information on each and every holder of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest British and Commonwealth award for gallantry in the face of the enemy. Based on the personal research of Alfred J. Askin (died 2005) of Derby, England, compiled 2000–2005 and kept online by his family in his memory. 1,382 recipient pages; 1,251 contain Alf's original entries verbatim; the rest are completed from the public register (The London Gazette, Wikipedia) including every award since 2005.


## Register of recipients

### Arthur Louis Aaron VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/arthur-louis-aaron/
Rank: Acting Flight Sergeant; Unit: 218 Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve; Date of action: 12 August 1943; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 5th November 1943.; Born: Born on 5th March 1922 at Leeds, Yorkshire..; Died: Died on 13th August 1943 at Bone, Algeria..; Memorial: Bone War Cemetery, Algeria and St Mary's Church, Bexwell, Norfolk; Medal held by: the Leeds City Museum; Askin register no.: 1
Citation digest (Askin): On 12 August 1943 during a raid on Turin, Italy, Flight Sergeant Aaron's bomber was attacked by a night fighter and was very badly damaged. The navigator was killed, other members of the crew were wounded, Flight Sergeant Aaron's jaw was broken and part of his face was torn away. He had also been hit in his lung and his right arm was useless. Despite his terrible injuries he managed to level the aircraft out at 3,000 feet and then the bomb-aimer took control until he rallied his failing strength enough to direct the difficult landing operation. He died nine hours after the aircraft touched down

### Abdul Hafiz VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/abdul-hafiz/
Rank: Jemadar; Unit: 9th Jat Infantry, Indian Army; Date of action: 6 April 1944; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 27th July 1944; Born: Born on 1st July 1918 at Kalanaur Village in the Rohtak Diistrict,; Died: Died on 6th April 1944 at Waken Hill, near Imphal, Assam, India.; Memorial: at Imphal Indian War Cemetery, Assam, India; Askin register no.: 2
Citation digest (Askin): On 6 April 1944 north of Imphal, India, Jemadar Abdul Hafiz was ordered to attack, with his platoon, a prominent position held by the enemy, the only approach to which was across a bare slope and then up a very steep cliff. The Jemadar led the assault, killing several of the enemy himself and then pressed on regardless of machine-gun fire from another feature. He received two wounds, the second of which was fatal, but he had succeeded in routing an enemy vastly superior in numbers and had captured a most important position

### Alfred Ablett VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/alfred-ablett/
Rank: Private; Unit: 3rd Battalion, Grenadier Guards; Date of action: 2 September 1855; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February 1857; Born: Born on 3rd August 1830 at Weybread, Suffolk.; Died: Died on 12th March 1897 at Weybread, Suffolk.; Memorial: at Weybread Churchyard, Suffolk; Medal held by: the Guards Regimental Head-Quarters; Askin register no.: 3
Citation digest (Askin): On 2nd September 1855 during the siege of Sebastopol , in the Crimea, a burning shell fell into a trench containing two cases of ammunition. Private Ablett, realising the danger to which all in the trench were exposed, seized the shell in his hands and threw it over the parapet, where it immediately exploded on touching the ground, but not one man suffered any injuries

### Harold Ackroyd VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/harold-ackroyd/
Rank: Captain; Unit: Royal Army Medical Corps, attached 6th Battn., Royal Berkshire Regiment; Date of action: 31 July 1917 to 1 August 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 6th. September 1917; Born: Born on 18th July 1877 at Southport, Lancashire.; Died: Died on 11th August 1917 at Glencorse Wood, Ypres, Belgium.(Killed; Memorial: Birr Cross Roads, Belgium, The War Memorial at Royston, Hertfordshire, Guy's Hospital and the RAMC College, at Millbank, London; Askin register no.: 4
Citation digest (Askin): Between 31 July and 1 August 1917 at Ypres, Belgium, Captain Ackroyd worked continuously, utterly regardless of danger, tending the wounded and saving the lives of officers and men in the front line. In so doing he had to move across the open, under heavy machine-gun, rifle and shell fire. On one occasion he carried a wounded officer to a place of safety under heavy fire, and on another went some way in front of the advanced line bringing in a wounded man under continuous sniping. He was killed in action ten days later

### Abraham Acton VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/abraham-acton/
Rank: Private; Unit: 2nd Battn The Border Regiment; Date of action: 21 December 1914; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 18th February 1915; Born: Born on 17th December 1892 at Whitehaven, Cumberland.; Died: Died on 16th May 1915 at Festubert, France.; Memorial: Le Touret Memorial, France; Medal held by: The Beacon, Whitehaven, Cumberland; Askin register no.: 5
Citation digest (Askin): On 21 December 1914 at Rouge Bancs, France, Private Acton and Private James Smith (Reg. No. 1163) went out from their trench and rescued a wounded man who had been lying exposed against the enemy's trenches for 75 hours. On the same day they again left their trench under heavy fire to bring in another wounded man. They were under fire for the 60 minutes it took to convey the wounded man to safety

### James William Adams VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-william-adams/
Rank: The Reverend; Unit: Bengal Ecclesiastical Department, Indian Army; Date of action: 11 December 1879; Conflict: Second Afghan War; Gazette: London Gazette dated, 26th August 1881.; Born: Born on 24th November 1839 Cork, Ireland.; Died: Died on 20th October 1903 at Ashwell, Rutland.; Memorial: Stow Bardolph Church, Norfolk; Askin register no.: 6
Citation digest (Askin): On 11 December 1879 at Killa Kazi, (Afghan War), some men of the 9th Lancers had fallen, with their horses, into a wide, deep ditch and the enemy were close upon them. The Reverend J>W>Adams rushed into the water, dragged the horses off the men, upon whom they were lying, and extricated them. All this time he was under heavy fire and up to his waste in water. Some of the enemy were within a few yards of him and, having let his own horse go in order to render more effectual assistance, Mr Adams had to escape on foot

### Robert Bellew Adams VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/robert-bellew-adams/
Rank: BT/ Lieutenant Colonel Staff; Unit: Corps and Corps of Guides, Indian Army; Date of action: 17 August 1897; Conflict: Tirah Campaign; Gazette: London Gazetted on 9th November 1897; Born: Born on 26th July 1856 at Murree, Punjab; Died: Died on 13 February 1928.at Inverness, Scotland.; Memorial: noot known. His remains were cremated in Glasgow; Askin register no.: 7
Citation digest (Askin): On 17 August 1897 at Nawa Kili, Upper Swat, India, (Tirah Campaign) Lieutenant Colonel Adams, with two other officers, Lieut. Fincastle(Reg.No.401),Lieut. McLean (Reg. No.804) and five men of the Guides, went under a heavy and close fire, to the rescue of a lieutent of the Lancashire Fusiliers who was lying disabled by a bullet wound and surrounded by enemy swordsmen. While the wounded officer was being brought under cover he was unfortunately killed by a bullet. One of the officers of the rescue party was mortally wounded and Colonel Adams' horse and three others were shot

### Henry Addison VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/henry-addison/
Rank: Private; Unit: 43rd Regiment; Date of action: 2 January 1859; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 2nd September 1859; Born: Born in February 1821 at Bardwell, Suffolk.; Died: Died on 18th June 1887 at Bardwell, Suffolk.; Memorial: at Bardwell Churchyard, Suffolk; Medal held by: the Royal Green Jackets Museum; Askin register no.: 8
Citation digest (Askin): On 2 January 1859 near Kurrereah, India, Private Addison defended Lieutenant Osborne, a Political agent, against a large force and saved his life when he had fallen on the ground wounded. The Private received two dangerous wounds and lost a leg in this gallant service

### William Robert Fountains Addison VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-robert-fountains-addison/
Rank: The Reverend T/ Chaplain; Unit: of the Forces, 4th Class, Army Chaplain's Dept; Date of action: 9 April 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th September 1916; Born: Born on 18th September 1883 at Cranbrook, Kent.; Died: Died on 7th January 1962 at St.Leonards-on-Sea, Sussex..; Memorial: at Brookwood Cemetery, Woking, Surrey; Askin register no.: 9
Citation digest (Askin): On 9 April 1916 at Sanna-i-Yat, Mesopotamia, The Reverend William Anderson carried a wounded man to the cover of a trench and helped several others to the same cover after binding up their wounds under heavy rifle and machine-gun fire. In addition to these unaided efforts, his splendid example and utter disregard of personal danger, encouraged the stretcher bearers to go forward under heavy fire and collect the wounded

### Tom Edwin Adlam VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/tom-edwin-adlam/
Rank: Second Lieutenant; Unit: 7th Battn. The Bedfordshire Regiment; Date of action: 27–28 September 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 25 November 1916; Born: Born on 21st October 1893 at Salisbury, Wiltshire.; Died: Died on 28th May 1975 at Hayling Island, Hampshire; Memorial: not known; Medal held by: the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regimental; Askin register no.: 10
Citation digest (Askin): On 27 September 1916 at Thiepval, France, a portion of a village which had defied capture had to be taken at all costs and Second lieutenant Adlam rushed from shell-hole to shell-hole under very heavy fire collecting men for a sudden rush. At this stage he was wounded in the leg, but in spite of his wound he led the rush, captured the position and killed the occupants. Throughout the day he continued to lead his men and on the following day, although wounded again he still led and encouraged them. His magnificent example and behaviour produced far-reaching results

### Agansing Rai VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/agansing-rai/
Rank: Naik (later Honorary Lieutenant); Unit: 2nd Battn. 5th Royal Gurkha Rifles, Indian Army; Date of action: 26 June 1944; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 5th October 1944.; Born: Born in 1920 at Aapswarah (Village), Okhaldunga District, Nepal.; Died: Died in 2000 at Katmandu, Nepal.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 11
Citation digest (Askin): On 27 September 1944 at Bishenpur, Burma, Naik Agansing Rai led his section in an attack on one of two posts which had been taken by the enemy and were now threatening our communications. Under withering fire the naik and his party charged a machine-gun, he himself killing one of the crew. The first position having been taken, he then led a dash on a a machine-gun firing from the jungle, where he killed three of the crew, his men accounting for the rest. He subsequently tackled an isolated bunker single-handed, killing all four occupants The enemy were now so demoralised that they fled and the second post was recaptured

### Augustine William Shelton Agar VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/augustine-william-shelton-agar/
Rank: Lieutenant (later Commodore); Unit: Royal Navy; Date of action: 17 June 1919; Conflict: North Russia Relief Force; Gazette: London Gazetted on 22 August 1919; Born: Born on 4th January 1890 at Kandy, Ceylon.; Died: Died on 30th December 1968 at Alton, Hampshire.; Memorial: at Alton Cemetery, Alton, Hampshire*; Medal held by: the Imperial War Museum; Askin register no.: 12

### Frederick Robertson Aikman VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/frederick-robertson-aikman/
Rank: Lieutenant (later Colonel); Unit: 4th Bengal Native Infantry; Date of action: 1 March 1858; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 3rd September 1858; Born: Born on 6th February 1828 at Ross, Broomelton, Lanarkshire, Scotland; Died: Died on 5th October 1888 at Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland.; Memorial: at Kensal Green Cemetery, London; Askin register no.: 13
Citation digest (Askin): On 1 March 1858 near Amethi, India, Lieutenant Aikman, commanding an advanced picket with 100 of his men, was informed of the proximity of a body of 500 rebel infantry and 200 horse and guns. The lieutenant attacked and utterly routed this large enemy force, cutting up more than 100 of them, capturing two guns and driving the survivors over the River Goomtee. This feat was carried out over broken ground and partly under flanking fire from an adjoining fort. Lieutenant Aikm himself recieved a severe sabre cut in the face

### Robert Hope Moncrieff Aitken VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/robert-hope-moncrieff-aitken/
Rank: Lieutenant (later Colonel); Unit: 13th Bengal Native Infantry; Date of action: 30 June 1857 to 22 November 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 16th April 1863; Born: Born on 14th April 1828 at Cupar, Fife, Scotland.; Died: Died on 18th Sept 1887 at St Andrews, Scotland; Memorial: Cupar and St Andrews, Scotland; Medal held by: the National Army M<useum; Askin register no.: 14
Citation digest (Askin): From 30 June to 22 November 1857 at Lucknow, India, Lieutenant Aitken performed various acts of gallantry during the defence of the Residency. On one occasion when the enemy had set fire to the Bhoosa Stock in the garden, the lieutenant, and other officers, cut down all the tents in order to stop the fire spreading to the powder magazine which was there. This was done close to the enemy's loopholes under the bright light of the flames. Other exploits included saving the Baillie Guard Gate, taking the enemy guns and capturing the Fureed Buksh Palace

### Herman Albrecht VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/herman-albrecht/
Rank: Trooper; Unit: Imperial Light Horse (Natal); Date of action: 6 January 1900; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 8th August 1902.; Born: Born in 1876 at Burghersdorp-Aliwal, North Cape, South Africa.; Died: Died on 6th January 1900 at Ladysmith, Natal.; Medal held by: Custodian]; Askin register no.: 15
Citation digest (Askin): On 6 January 1900 on Wagon Hill, (Ladysmith) South Africa, Lieutenant R.J.T Digby-Jones.* of the Royal Engineers and Trooper Albrecht led the force which re-occupied the top of the hill at a critical moment, just as the three foremost attacking Boers reached it. The leader was shot by the lieutenant and the two others by Trooper Albrecht

### Ernest Wright Alexander VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/ernest-wright-alexander/
Rank: Major (later Maj. General); Unit: 119th Battery Royal Field Artillery; Date of action: 24 August 1914; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 18th February 1915.; Born: Born on 2nd October 1870 at Liverpool, Lancashire.; Died: Died on 25th August 1934 at Kingsbridge, Devon.; Memorial: Cremated at Putney Vale Cemetery. London. His Ashes are in the Family grave; Medal held by: the Royal Artillery Museum; Askin register no.: 16
Citation digest (Askin): On 24 August 1914 at Elouges, Belgium, when the flank guard was attacked by a German corps, Major Alexander handled his battery against overwhelming odds with such conspicuous success that all his guns were saved notwithstanding that they had to be withdrawn by hand by himself and volunteers led by a Captain of the 9th Lancers (see F.O. Grenfell Reg. No. 492). This enabled the retirement of the 5th Division to be carried out without serious loss. Subsequently, Major Alexander rescued a wounded man under heavy fire

### John Alexander VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-alexander/
Rank: Private; Unit: 90th Regiment (Cameronians [ Scottish Rifles]); Date of action: 18 June 1855; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February 1857; Born: Born on (Date unknown) at Mullijnger, West Meath, Ireland.; Died: Died on the 24th September 1857 at Lucknow, India.(killed in action); Memorial: not known; Medal held by: the National War Museum of Scotland; Askin register no.: 17
Citation digest (Askin): On the 18 June 1855 at Sebastopol, Crimea, after the attack on the Redan, Private Alexander went out from the trenches under very heavy fire and brought in several wounded men. Also on 6 September when he was with a working party in the most advanced trench he went out under heavy fire and helped to bring in a captain who was severely wounded. Further information: Private Alexander never lived to receive his Victoria Cross he was killed during the relief of the Rendary at Lucknow on the 24th September 1857

### Wallace Lloyd Algie VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/wallace-lloyd-algie/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 20th Battalion 1st Central Ontario Regiment, The Canadian Expeditionary Force; Date of action: 11 October 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 21st January 1919.; Born: Born on 10th June 1891 at Alton, Ontario, Canada.; Died: Died on 11th October 1918 at Cambrai, France. (Killed in action).; Memorial: Niagara Cemetery, Iwuy, France; Askin register no.: 18
Citation digest (Askin): On 11th October 1918 north east of Cambrai, France, Lieutenant Algie was with attacking troops which came under heavy enfilade machine-gun fire from a neighbouring village. Rushing forward with nine volunteers he shot the crew of an enemy machine-gun and then turned the gun on the enemy, enabling his party to reach the village. He rushed another machine-gun, killing the crew and capturing an officer and 10 men, thereby clearing the end of the village. He then went back for reinforcements but was killed while leading them forward

### Ali Haidar VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/ali-haidar/
Rank: Sepoy (later Havildar); Unit: 13th Frontier Force Rifles Indian Army; Date of action: 9 April 1945; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 3rd July 1945; Born: Born on 21st August 1913 at Shahu Village, Kohat, M.W. Frontier,; Askin register no.: 19
Citation digest (Askin): On 9 April 1945 near Fusignano, Italy, during the crossing of the Senio River, only Sepoy Ali Haidar and the two other men of his section managed to get across under heavy machine-gun fire. Then while the other two covered him, the sepoy attacked the nearest strong point and, in spite of being wounded, put it out of action. In attacking a second strong point he was again severely wounded but managed to crawl closer, throw a grenade and charge the post; two of the enemy were wounded, the remaining two surrendered. The rest of the company was then able to cross the river and establish a bridgehead

### William Allen VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-allen/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 24th Regiment of Foot; Date of action: 22–23 January 1879; Conflict: Zulu War

### William Barnsley Allen VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-barnsley-allen/
Rank: Captain; Unit: Royal Army Medical Corps attached to 246th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery; Date of action: 3 September 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 2nd May 1879; Born: Born on: 8th June 1892 at Sheffield, Yorkshire.; Died: Died on 27th October 1933 at Bracklesham, Near Chichester, Sussex.; Memorial: at Earnley Cemetery, Bracklesham Bay, Sussex. Memorial on grave at Monmouth Cemetery; Medal held by: the South Wales Borderers Museum, Brecon,; Askin register no.: 20
Citation digest (Askin): On 3 September 1916, near Mesnil, France, when gun detachments were unloading high explosive ammunition, the enemy suddenly began to shell the battery position. The first shell fell on one of the limbers, exploded the ammunition and caused several casualties. Captain Allen at once ran across under heavy shell fire and started attending to the wounded. He himself was hit four times by pieces of shell, but he went coolly on with his work until the last man had been attended to and removed. He then went to tend a wounded officer and only then reported his own wounds. On 22nd and 23rd January 1879 at Rorke's Drift, Natal, South Africa, Corporal Allan and another man (See F. Hitch Reg. No.574) kept communication with the hospital open, despite being severely wounded. Their determined conduct enabled the patients to be withdrawn from the hospital, and when incapacitated by their wounds from fighting, they continued, as soon as their wounds were dressed, to serve out ammunition to their comrades during the night

### Michael Allmand VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/michael-allmand/
Rank: Act/ Captain; Unit: Indian Armoured Corps and 6th Gurkha Rifles Indian Army; Date of action: 11 June 1944, 23 June 1944; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th October 1944.; Born: Born on 22nd August 1923 at London,; Died: Died on 24th June 1944 at Pin Hmi, Burma (Killed in acton); Memorial: in Tuakkyan War Cemetery, Burma; Medal held by: VC Medal's Custodians are the Royal Gurkha Museum, Winchester; Askin register no.: 22
Citation digest (Askin): On 11 June 1944 in Burma, Captain Allmand's platoon came under heavy fire when attacking the Pin Hmi Bridge, and on being halted by casualties, he charged on alone, killing three of the enemy. Inspired by his example his surviving men followed him and captured the position. Two days later, owing to heavy casualties among the officers, Captain Allmand took command of the company and successfully led his men to seize a ridge of high ground. Again on 23 June in the final assault on on the railway bridge at Mogaung, he went forward alone, but in charging an enemy machine-gun nest, was mortally wounded

### William Amey VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-amey/
Rank: Lance Corporal; Unit: 1/8th Battalion The Royal Warwickshire Regiment; Date of action: 4 November 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 31st January 1919.; Born: Born on 5th March 1881 at Duddeston, Birmingham.; Died: Died on 28th May 1940 at Leamington Spa, Warwickshire.; Medal held by: the Royal Warwickshire Regimental Museum; Askin register no.: 23
Citation digest (Askin): On 4 November 1918 at Landrecies, France, when many hostile machine-gun nests were missed by the leading troops owing to a fog, Lance Corporal Amey led his section against a machine=gun nest under heavy fire and drove the garrison into a neighbouring farm, finally capturing 50 prisoners and several m,achine-guns. Later, single handed and under heavy fire he attacked a machine-gun post in a farmhouse, killed two of the garrison and drove the remainder into a cellar until assistance arrived. Subsequently he rushed a strongly-held post, capturing 20 more prisoners

### Charles Anderson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/charles-anderson/
Rank: Private; Unit: 2nd Queen's Dragoon Guards. (Queen's Bays.); Date of action: 8 October 1858; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 11th November 1862; Born: Born on (Date unknown) in 1826 in Liverpool.; Died: Died on 19th April 1899 at Seaham Harbour in Sunderland.; Memorial: at Seaham Cemetery, Sunderland; Medal held by: the Queen's Dragoon Guards; Askin register no.: 24
Citation digest (Askin): On October 8 1858 near Sundeela, India a group of mutineers (30 to 40 sepoys) suddenly opened fire on the officer commandiing the regiment and his party, and then rushed upon them with drawn swords. In the fighting which ensued the colonel was cut down, and Private Anderson and a trumpeter (See Reg No. 881. T. MONAGHAN) immediately came to his rescue, shooting one of the assailants and driving at others with their swords, thus enabling the colonel to rise and defend himself again, until the enemy were despatched

### Charles Groves Wright Anderson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/charles-groves-wright-anderson/
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel; Unit: Commanding the 2nd/19th Battalion Australian Military Forces (NSW); Date of action: 18–22 January 1942; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 13th February 1942; Born: Born on 12th February 1897 at Capetown, South Africa.; Died: Died on 11th November 1988 at Redhill, Canberra, Australia.; Memorial: Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia; Medal held by: the Australian War Memorial, Canberra,; Askin register no.: 25
Citation digest (Askin): During the period 18/22 January 1942 near the Muar River, Malaya, Lieutenant Colonel Anderson was in command of a small force which destroyed 10 enemy tanks and, when later they were cut off, he led his force through enemy lines to a depth of 15 miles, being attacked by air and ground forces all the way. He was again surrounded and suffered heavy casualties, and although he attempted to fight his way back through the eight miles of enemy-occupied territory, this proved impossible, and he had to destroy his equipment and work his way around the enemy. Throughout the fighting he protected his wounded and refused to leave them

### Eric Anderson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/eric-anderson/
Rank: Private; Unit: 5th Battalion The East Yorkshire Regiment; Date of action: 6 April 1943; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 29th July 1943; Born: Born on 15th September 1915 at Fagley, Eccleshall, Bradford, Yorkshiire.; Died: Died on: 6th April 1943 (killed in action) Akarit, Tunisia.; Memorial: Sfax War Cemetery; St John's United Reformed Church, Bradford and Beverly Minster; Medal held by: the Prince of Wales Regimental Museum; Askin register no.: 26
Citation digest (Askin): On 6 April 1943 on the Wadi Akarit, Tunisia, when a company of The East Yorkshire Regiment had to withdraw temporarily behind the crest of a hill, Private Anderson, a stretcher bearer, went forward alone through heavy fire to rescue the wounded. Three times he brought in wounded comrades, and was rendering first-aid to a fourth when he was mortally wounded

### John Thompson McKellar Anderson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-thompson-mckellar-anderson/
Rank: A/ Major; Unit: 8th Battalion The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (Princess Louise's); Date of action: 23 April 1943; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 29th June 1943; Born: Born on 12th January 1918 at Hampstead, London.; Died: Died on 5th October 1943 at Termoli, Italy. (Killed in action.); Memorial: at Sangro River Commonwealth War Grave Cemetery in Italy; Medal held by: the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders; Askin register no.: 27
Citation digest (Askin): On 23 April 1943 at Longstop Hill, Tunisia, Major Anderson assumed command of the battalion when his commanding officer was killed and although hr himself was wounded in the leg he went on and eventually occupied the objective. His force was reduced to about 44 officers and men, but 200 prisoners were taken and he had personally led successful attacks on several machine-gun posts and mortars

### William Anderson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-anderson/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 2nd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment.(Princess of Wales Own); Date of action: 12 March 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 22nd May 1915; Born: Born on in November 1885 at Dallas, Elgin in Morayshire, Scotland.; Died: Died on the 13th March 1915 at Neuve Chappelle, France. (Killed; Memorial: on Le Touret Memorial, France; Medal held by: the Green Howard's Museum; Askin register no.: 28
Citation digest (Askin): On 12 March 1915 at Neuve Chappelle, France, Corporal Anderson led three men with bombs against a alarge party of the enemy who had entered our trenches, and by his prompt and determined action save what might have other wise become a serious situation. Corporal Anderson first threw his own bombs, then those in possession of the other men, (all of whom had been wounded) amongst the Germans, after which he opened rapid fire upon them with great effect, notwithstanding that he was at the time quite alone

### William Herbert Anderson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-herbert-anderson/
Rank: A/ Lieutenant Colonel; Unit: C.O. of 12th (S) Battalion The Highland Light Infantry; Date of action: 25 March 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 3rd May 1918; Born: Born on the 29th December 1881 at Glasgow, Scotland.; Died: Died on the 25th March 1918 near Maricourt, France. (Killed in; Memorial: grave in Peronne Road Cemetery in France; Askin register no.: 29
Citation digest (Askin): On 25 March 1918 at Bois Favieres, near Maricourt, France, when the enemy attack had penetrated a wood on the right of his line and there was great danger that the flank of the whole position would be turned. Lieutenant-Colonel Anderson gathered together the remainder of his two companies, counter-attacked and drove the Germans from the wood, capturing 12 machine-guns and 70 prisoners. Later, the same day, Colonel Anderson led another counter-attack which resulted in the enemy being driven from his position, but the colonel Died on fighting within the enemy's lines. More information available

### Leslie Wilton Andrew VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/leslie-wilton-andrew/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 2nd Battalion Wellington Infantry Regiment NZEF; Date of action: 31 July 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 6th September 1917.; Born: Born on 23rd March 1897 at Ashurst, New Zealand.; Died: Died on 9th January 1969 at Palmerston North, New Zealand.; Memorial: HQ., Dunedin RSA, New Zealand; Medal held by: the Army Museum, Waiouru, New Zealand; Askin register no.: 30
Citation digest (Askin): On 31 July 1917 at La Bassee Ville, France, Corporal Andrew was in charge of a small party in an attack on the enemy's position. His objective was a machine-gun post which had been located in an isolated building, but on leading his men forward he encountered another machine-gun post which was holding up the advance of another company. He immediately attacked it , capturing the gun and killing several of the crew. He then continued with his attack on the original objective and finally captured the post, killing a number of the enemy and putting the remainder to flight

### Henry John Andrews VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/henry-john-andrews/
Rank: Temporary Captain; Unit: Indian Medical Service; Date of action: 22 October 1919; Conflict: Waziristan Campaign; Gazette: London Gazetted on 9th September 1920.; Born: Born in 1871 at London.; Died: Died on 22nd October 1919 at Khajeri Post, Waziristan, India.; Memorial: Delhi Memorial, India; Askin register no.: 32
Citation digest (Askin): On 22 October 1919 at Waziristan, North-West India, Captain Andrews, the senior medical officer in charge of the Khajeri Post, heard that a convoy had been attacked in the vicinity and that men had been wounded. He at once went out under heavy fire and established an Aid Post under condition which afforded some protection to the wounded but none to himself. He was subsequently compelled to move the Aid Post, but continued to attend the wounded. Finally when a van was available, he collected the wounded, under fire, and put them into it. He was killed whilst stepping into the van on the completion of his task

### William Angus VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-angus/
Rank: Lance-Corporal; Unit: 8th Battalion The Highland Light Infantry; Date of action: 12 June 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 29th June 1915; Born: Born on 28th February 1888 at Armadale, Linlithgow, West Lothian,; Died: Died on 14th June 1959 at Carluke, Lanarkshire, Scotland.; Memorial: Wilton Cemetery, Carluke, Scotland; Medal held by: the National War Museum Of Scotland; Askin register no.: 33
Citation digest (Askin): On 12th June 1915 at Givenchy, France, Lance Corporal Angus left his trench under very heavy bomb and rifle fire and rescued a wounded officer who was lying within a few yards of the enemy's position. The lance-corporal had no chance of escaping the enemy's fire when undertaking this gallant deed, and in effecting the rescue he received about 40 wounds, some of them being very serious

### Richard Wallace Annand VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/richard-wallace-annand/
Rank: Second Lieutenant (later Captaain); Unit: 2nd Battalion The Durham Light Infantry; Date of action: 15 May 1940; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 23rd August 1940; Born: Born on 5th November 1915 at South Shields, County Durham.; Died: Died on 24th December 2004.; Askin register no.: 34
Citation digest (Askin): On 15th/16th May, 1940, on the South side of the River Dyle, Belgium, Second Lieutenant Annand in command of the platoon astride a bridge that had been blown. During the night an attack by the enemy had been beaten off but the following morning they again launched a savage attack pushing forward a bridging party. Lieutenant Annand attacked this party. Ammunition having been consumed Lieutenant Annand moved forward inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy with hand-grenades, all the time under machine gun and mortar fire. On reaching the top of the bridge he inflicted at least 20 casualties and causing the enemy party to withdraw by his excellent use of hand grenades. He was wounded and went to rejoin his platoon. After having his wound dressed, he made another attack on the enemy that same evening, causing heavy casualties once more using grenades.. Later, when the position became hopeless and the platoon was ordered to withdraw, Lieutenant Annand discovered that his batman, Private Joseph Hunter was wounded. He returned at once to the former position and brought the man back in a wheelbarrow before collapsing from exhaustion and loss of blood. Unfortunately Hunter was captured and died of his wounds in a Dutch Hospital

### The Hon. Augustus Henry Archibald Anson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/the-hon-augustus-henry-archibald-anson/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 84TH Regiment (later The York and Lancaster Regiment.); Date of action: 28 September 1857, 16 November 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th December 1858; Born: Born on 5th March 1835 at Pembroke, Wales.; Died: Died on 17th December 1877 at Cannes, France.; Memorial: Cimitiere Protestant du Grand Jas, Cannes, France and Lichfield Cathedral; Medal held by: the Shugborough Estate; Askin register no.: 35
Citation digest (Askin): On 28th September 1857 at Bolandshahr, India, the 9th Light Dragoons had charged through the town and were reforming on the Serai, when the enemy tried to close the entrance by drawing their carts across it. Captain Anson, taking a lance, dashed out to the gate way up and knocked the drivers off their cop's carts. Owing to wound in his left hand, he could not stop his horse and rode it into the middle of the enemy who fired on him. At Lucknow, on 16th November 1857 he again showed great gallantry when he entered with a storming party on the gates being burst open; his horse was killed and he was slightly wounded

### Bill Henry (Willie) Apiata VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/bill-henry-willie-apiata/
Rank: Lance Corporal; Unit: 1st New Zealand Special Air Service Group (NZSAS); Date of action: 2004; Place of action: Rural Afghanistan (location not disclosed); Conflict: War in Afghanistan; Gazette: Gazetted 2 July 2007; Born: Born 28 June 1972 at Mangakino, New Zealand; Medal held by: Gifted by Apiata to the NZSAS Trust in April 2008 (he retains the right to wear it). In April 2025 he handed the medal to Veterans Minister Chris Penk as a gesture in support of veterans' legislation; later custody not confirmed.
Summary: In 2004 Apiata's NZSAS troop was attacked at night by around 20 fighters while laid up in a rural area of Afghanistan. A rocket-propelled grenade destroyed their vehicle and wounded Apiata and two comrades, one of them bleeding heavily from an arterial wound. Under fire and in total disregard of his own safety, Apiata stood up, lifted the wounded man onto his shoulders and carried him some 70 metres across open, bullet-swept ground to the shelter of the main troop position. Having handed over the casualty, he armed himself and rejoined the fight until the attackers were driven off.

### Adam Archibald VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/adam-archibald/
Rank: Sapper; Unit: 218th Field Company Royal Engineers; Date of action: 4 November 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 6th January 1919; Born: Born on 14th January 1879 at Leith, Midlothian, Scotland.; Died: Died on 10th March 1957 at Leith, Midlothian, Scotland.; Medal held by: the Royal Engineers Museum; Askin register no.: 36
Citation digest (Askin): On 4th November 1918 near Ors, France, Sapper Archibald was with a party building a floating bridge across the canal. He was foremost in the work under a very heavy artillery barrage and machine-gun fire. The latter was directed at him from a few yards distance while he was working on the cork floats. Nevertheless he persevered in this task and his example and efforts were such that the bridge which was essential to the success of the operations was a very quickly completed. Immediately afterwards Sapper Archibald collapsed from gas poisoning

### Thomas Arthur* VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/thomas-arthur/
Rank: Gunner; Unit: Royal Regiment of Artillery; Date of action: 7 June 1855; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February 1857; Born: Born on in 1835 at Abbotsham, Bideford Devon.; Died: Died on 2nd March 1902 at Savernake, Wiltshire.; Memorial: Cadley Churchyard, Wiltshire; Medal held by: the Royal Artillery Museum; Askin register no.: 37
Citation digest (Askin): On 7th June 1855 in the Crimea, Gunner Arthur was in charge of the magazine in one of the left advanced batteries of the right attack, when the Quarries were taken. On his own initiative he carried barrels of infantry ammunition for the 7th Fusiliers several times during the evening, across the open. He volunteers for and formed one of the spiking party of Artillery at the assault on the Redan on 18th June 1855 and on numerous occasions left the trenches to bring in wounded officers and men

### Thomas Elsdon Ashford VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/thomas-elsdon-ashford/
Rank: Private; Unit: The Royal Fusiliers; Date of action: 16 August 1880; Conflict: Second Afghan War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 7th October 1881; Born: Born in 1859 at Newmarket, Suffolk.; Died: Died on 21st February 1913 at Whitwick, Leicestershire.; Memorial: Whitwick Cemetery, Leicestershire; Medal held by: the Royal Fusiliers Museum; Askin register no.: 38
Citation digest (Askin): On 16th August 1880 at Deh Khoja, near Kandahar, (Afghan war) Private Ashford assisted a Lieutenant * in rescuing and carrying for a distance of over 200 yards under the fire of the enemy, a wounded soldier who had taken shelter in a blockhouse. Several times they were compelled to rest but they persevered and finally brought the wounded man to a place of safety. (* see also CHASE, W St.L Reg. No.. 205 )

### James Ashworth VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-ashworth/
Rank: Lance Corporal; Unit: 1st Battalion The Grenadier Guards; Date of action: 13 June 2012; Place of action: Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand Province, Afghanistan; Conflict: Helmand; Gazette: Gazetted 22 March 2013; Born: Born 26 May 1989 at Kettering, Northamptonshire, England; Died: Died 13 June 2012 at Nahr-e Saraj, Helmand, Afghanistan (killed in action, aged 23); Memorial: Shire Lodge Cemetery, Corby, Northamptonshire. 'Ashworth Square' in Corby is named after him.; Medal held by: Lord Ashcroft Collection (purchased privately 2018; previously held by Grenadier Guards RHQ, Wellington Barracks). The Ashcroft collection is moving to the National Army Museum, Chelsea.
Summary: On 13 June 2012 Ashworth was leading a fire team in a helicopter assault to neutralise a Taliban sniper team in Helmand. His team came under sustained fire as they cleared a compound, and he pushed forward to lead the attack. When a lone insurgent held out in a shallow trench, Ashworth crawled towards him under intense close-range fire in order to get near enough to throw a grenade, and was killed as he prepared to do so. His determination allowed the platoon to take the compound.

### Alfred Atkinson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/alfred-atkinson/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 1st Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment; Date of action: 18 February 1900; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 8th August 1902; Born: Born on 6th February 1874 at Leeds, Yorkshire.; Died: Died on 21st February 1900 near Paardeberg, South Africa. (Died; Memorial: not known; Medal held by: theGreen Howards Museum; Askin register no.: 39
Citation digest (Askin): On 18th February 1900 during the Battle of Paardeberg, South Africa, Sergeant Atkinson went out seven times under heavy and close fire to obtain water for the wounded. At the 7th attempt he was wounded in the head and Died on a few days afterwards

### Harold Auten VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/harold-auten/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Royal Naval Reserve; Date of action: 30 July 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 14th September 1918; Born: Born on 22nd August 1891 at Leatherhead, Surrey.; Died: Died on 3rd October 1964 at Bushkill, Pennsylvania, USA.; Memorial: an unmarked grave in Sandhills cemetery, Bushkill, Pennsylvania, USA; Medal held by: the Royal Naval Museum; Askin register no.: 40
Citation digest (Askin): On 30th July 1918 in the English Channel, Lieutenant Auten was in command of HMS Stock Force (one of the 'Q' or 'mystery' ships) when she was torpedoed by a U-boat and very badly damaged. The 'Panic party' took to the boats and the U-boat surfaced half a mile away, but after 15 minutes the 'panic party' began to row back, followed by the U-boat When it lay about 300 yards from Stock Force the guns opened fire, doing tremendous damage to the submarine which sank in a very short time. Stock Force finally sank about four hours later. Lieutenant Auten and her crew being taken off by a torpedo boat

### Thomas Leslie Axford VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/thomas-leslie-axford/
Rank: Lance-Corporal; Unit: 16th Battalion Australian Imperial Force (Sth Aust & West Aust.); Date of action: 4 July 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 17th August 1918.; Born: Born on 18th June 1894 at Carletone,Carriston , South Australia.; Died: Died on 11th October 1983 in an aircraft flying between Dubai; Memorial: Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia; Medal held by: the Australian War Memorial, Canberra,; Askin register no.: 41
Citation digest (Askin): On 4th July 1918 during the attack at Vaire and Hamel Woods, France when the advance of the adjoining platoon was being delayed in uncut wire and machine-gun fire, and his company commander had become a casualty, Lance-Corporal Axford charged and threw bombs amongst the enemy gun crews. He then jumped into the trench, and charging with his bayonet, killed 10 of the enemy and took six prisoners. He threw the machine -gun over the parapet and the delayed platoon was able to advance. He then rejoined his own platoon and fought with it during the remainder of their operations

### Fenton John Aylmer VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/fenton-john-aylmer/
Rank: Captain; Unit: [later Sir Fenton Captain Corps of Royal Engineers; Date of action: 2 December 1891; Conflict: Hunza-Naga Campaign; Gazette: London Gazetted on 12th July 1892.; Born: Born on 5th April 1862 at Hastings, Sussex the line; Died: Died on the 3rd September 1935 at Wimbledon, Surrey.; Memorial: Killcock Church, County Kildare, Ireland. (cremated at Golders Green, London); Medal held by: the RoyalEngineers Museum; Askin register no.: 42
Citation digest (Askin): On 2nd December 1891 during the assault on Nilt fort , India, (during the Hunza campaign) Captain Aylmer, with the storming party, forced open the inner gate with gun-cotton which he had placed an ignited, and although severely wounded, fired 19 shots with his revolver, killing several of the enemy, and remained fighting until, fainting from loss of blood, he was carried out of action

### William Babtie VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-babtie/
Rank: Major; Unit: Royal Army Medical Corps; Date of action: 15 December 1899; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 20th April 1900; Born: Born on: 7th May 1859 at Dumbarton, Scotland.; Died: Died on: 11th September 1920 at Knocke, Belgium; Memorial: Not recorded; Medal held by: the Army Medical Services Museum; Askin register no.: 43
Citation digest (Askin): On 15th December 1899 at the Battle of Colenso, South Africa, Major Babtie rode under heavy rifle fire to attend to the wounded who were lying in advanced donga close to the rear of the guns. When he arrived at the donga he attended to them all, going from place to place, exposed to the heavy rifle fire which greeted anyone who showed himself. Later in the day, Major Babtie went out with another officer * to bring in a Lieutenant* who was lying wounded on the veldt –This also under very heavy fire

### Peter John Badcoe VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/peter-john-badcoe/
Rank: Major; Unit: Australian Training Team Vietnam; Date of action: 23 February 1967, 7 March 1967, 7 April 1967; Conflict: Vietnam War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 13th October 1967.; Born: Born on 11th January 1934 at Adelaide, South Australia.; Died: Died on 7th April 1967 at Huong Tra, Vietnam.; Memorial: Terendak Cemetery, Malaysia and on the Austral;ian War Memorial at Canberra; Medal held by: the Australian War Memorial, Canberra,; Askin register no.: 44
Citation digest (Askin): On 23rd February, 1967 in Vietnam, and Major and bad Co rescued under heavy fire a United States and medical adviser. On 7th March he led his company in an attack and turned what seemed to be a certain defeat into a victory. Again, on 7th April he attempted to lead his company against more powerful opposition. This final acts of bravery resulted in his death

### Badlu Singh VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/badlu-singh/
Rank: Rissaldar; Unit: 14th Lancers (Scinde Horse) attchd. 29th Lancers (Deccan Horse); Date of action: 23 September 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 27th November 1918.; Born: Born on at Dhakla (village)in the Rhotak District of the Punjab,; Died: Died on the 23rd September 1918 at River Jordan in Palestine.; Memorial: on the Heliopolis Memorial, the Heliopolis War Cemetery, Egypt; Askin register no.: 45
Citation digest (Askin): On 23rd September 1918 on the West Bank of the River Jordan, Palestine, when his squadron was charging a strong enemy position, Ressaidar from a small hill occupied by machine-guns and 200 infantry. Without any hesitation he collected six other ranks and with entire disregard of danger he charged and captured the position. He was mortally wounded on the very top of the hill when capturing one of the machine-guns single handed, but all the gums and infantry had surrendered to him before he Died on

### Cameron Stewart Baird VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/cameron-stewart-baird/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 2nd Commando Regiment, Special Operations Task Group; Date of action: 22 June 2013; Place of action: Ghawchak village, Khod Valley, Oruzgan Province, Afghanistan; Conflict: War in Afghanistan (Operation Slipper); Gazette: Gazetted 13 February 2014; Born: Born 7 June 1981 at Burnie, Tasmania, Australia; Died: Died 22 June 2013 at Ghawchak, Oruzgan Province, Afghanistan (killed in action, aged 32); Memorial: Cremated; ashes and headstone at Reedy Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Gemvale Road, Reedy Creek, Gold Coast, Queensland. Also commemorated at the War Memorial Parklands, Burnie, Tasmania.; Medal held by: Australian War Memorial, Canberra (Hall of Valour), on loan from the family; new display opened September 2016
Summary: On 22 June 2013 Baird was commanding a commando team in a helicopter assault on an insurgent network in the Khod Valley. His team came under fire and he led them in clearing several enemy positions. When a neighbouring team's commander was seriously wounded, Baird led his men forward under heavy fire to support them, then made three separate charges on an enemy-held building. He was killed on the third attempt, but his assault regained the initiative and saved the lives of his team.

### Charles George Baker VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/charles-george-baker/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Bengal Police Battalion; Date of action: 27 September 1858; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 8th June 1917; Born: Born on 8th December 1830 at Neocolly, Bengal.; Died: Died on 19th February 1906 at Southbourne-on-Sea, Hampshire.; Memorial: Not Known. Memorials at The German extension of Annoellin Communal Cemetery, Nottingham Castle in the Walled Garden and at the site of his crash at the East side of the Cemetery; Medal held by: the Sherwood Forester's Museum, Nottingham; Askin register no.: 46
Citation digest (Askin): On 27 September 1858 at Suhejnee, near Peroo, Bengal, Lieutenant Baker was in command of a mixed party of cavalry and mounted police( about 120 strong) which attacked and put to flight a force of about 700 rebels. The whole operation brilliantly conceived and most gallantly carried out, resulted in the utter defeat of the enemy.(See also G.B.Chicken Reg. No.211) From the 26th of April to the 6th May 1917, over France, Captain Ball took Pat in 26 Combats in the course of which he destroyed 11 hostile aircraft, brought down two out of control and forced several others to land. Flying alone, on one occasion he fought six hostile machines, twice he fought five and once four. When leading two other British planes he attacked an enemy formation of eight - on each of these occasions he brought down at least one enemy plane, and several times he returned his plane was badly damaged. On returning with a damaged plane he had always to be restrained from immediately going out in another

### Albert Ball VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/albert-ball/
Rank: Temp. Captain; Unit: No. 56 Squadron RFC; Date of action: 25 April 1917 to 6 May 1917; Conflict: First World War

### Valentine Bambrick VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/valentine-bambrick/
Rank: Private; Unit: 1st Battalion 60th Regiment. (King's Royal Rifle Corps); Date of action: 6 May 1858; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th December 1858.; Born: Born on 13th April 1837 at Cawnpore, India.; Died: Died on 1st April 1863 at Pentonville Prison by committing suicide.; Memorial: Buried in an unmarked grave at Islington Cemetery; Askin register no.: 48
Citation digest (Askin): On 6th May 1858 at Bareilly, India, Private Bambrick showed conspicuous bravery when, in a serai*, he was attacked by three Ghazees, one of whom he cut down. He was wounded twice on this occasion

### Edward Bamford VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/edward-bamford/
Rank: Captain; Unit: Royal Marine Light Infantry; Date of action: 22–23 April 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 23rd July 1918.; Born: Born on 28th May 1887 at London.; Died: Died on 29th September 1928 at Shanghai, China.; Memorial: Bubbling Well Rd., Cemetery, Shanghai, RM Depot Church at Deal, Kent & RM Museum Southsea; Medal held by: the Royal Marine museum, Eastney Barracks,; Askin register no.: 49
Citation digest (Askin): On 22/23 April 1918 at Zeebrugge, Belgium, Captain Bamford landed on the Mole from HMS Vindictive with three platoons of the Royal Marines storming force in the face of great difficulties. When on the Mole and under heavy fire, he commanded his company with total disregard of personal danger and showed a magnificent example to his men. He first established a strong point on the right of the disembarkation and when satisfied that it was safe, led an assault on a battery to the left. (VC awarded by Ballot. See Zeebrugge Page)

### William George Hawtry Bankes VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-george-hawtry-bankes/
Rank: Cornet; Unit: 7th Hussars (The Queen's Own); Date of action: 19 March 1858; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th December 1858.; Born: Born on 11th September 1836 at Kingston Lacy, Dorset.; Died: Died on of his wounds on 6th April 1858 at Lucknow in India.; Memorial: Wimbourne Minster, Dorset; Medal held by: the Queen's Own Hussars Museum; Askin register no.: 50
Citation digest (Askin): On 19 March 1858 at Lucknow, India, Cornet Bankes led three charges against a body of fanatical rebels who had rushed the guns in the vicinity of Moosa-Bagh. In the course of these charges the young officer was almost cut to pieces. He Died on of his wounds 18 days later

### Edward Barber VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/edward-barber/
Rank: Private; Unit: 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards; Date of action: 12 March 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 19th April 1915.; Born: Born on 10th June 1893 at Tring, Hertfordshire..; Died: Died on 12th March 1915 at Neuve Chapelle, France. (Killed in; Memorial: on Le Touret Memorial, France; Medal held by: the Guards Regimental HQ; Askin register no.: 51
Citation digest (Askin): On 12 March at Neuve Chapelle, France, Private Barber ran in front of the grenade company to which he belonged, and threw bombs on the enemy with such effect that a very great number of them surrendered at once. When the grenade party reached Private Barber they found him alone and unsupported, with the enemy surrendering all about him. He was killeds soon afterwards

### William George Barker VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-george-barker/
Rank: Acting Major; Unit: 201 Squadron Royal Air Force; Date of action: 27 October 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 30th November 1918; Born: Born on 3rd November 1894 at Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada.; Died: Died on 1st March 1930 near Ottawa, Canada.; Memorial: grave in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto; Medal held by: the Canadian War Museum, Ottawa, Canada; Askin register no.: 52
Citation digest (Askin): On 27 October 1918 over the Foret de Mormal, France, Major Barker attacked a two-seater enemy aircraft causing it to break up in the air. He was afterwards attacked by a formation of Fokker fighters and was wounded in both thighs and his elbow was shattered. He lost consciousness twice but each time, on recovering, went back to the attack and sent three of his opponents down in flames. Finally he brought his crippled aircraft back to our lines where he crashed on landing

### Thomas Barratt VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/thomas-barratt/
Rank: Private; Unit: 7th Battalion The South Staffordshire Regiment; Date of action: 27 July 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 6th September 1917.; Born: Born on 5th May 1895 at Dudley in Worcestershire.; Died: Died on 27th July 1917 near Boesinghe, Ypres, Belgium. (Killed; Memorial: grave in Essex Farm Cemetery, Boesinghe, Belgium and in Coseley Parish Church, also in the Garrison Church, Whittington Barracks, Lichfield, Staffordshire; Medal held by: the Staffordshire Regimental Museum; Askin register no.: 53
Citation digest (Askin): On 27 July 1917 north of Ypres, Belgium, Private Barratt, as a scout to patrol, worked his way towards the enemy under continuous fire from hostile snipers, which he stalked and killed. Later his patrol was similarly held up and again he disposed of the snipers. When a party of the enemy were endeavouring to outflank the patrol on their withdrawal, Private Barratt volunteered to cover the withdrawal which he did, his accurate shooting causing many casualties and preventing the enemy advance. After safely regaining our lines this gallant soldier was killed by a shell

### John Cridlan Barrett VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-cridlan-barrett/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 1/5th Battalion The Leicestershire Regiment; Date of action: 24 September 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 14th December, 1918.; Born: Born on 10th August 1897 at Leamington Spa, Warwickshire.; Died: Died on 7th March 1977 at Leicester.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 54
Citation digest (Askin): On 24th September, 1918 at a Pontruet, France, during an attack, owing to the darkness and smoke barrage, Lieutenant Barrett found himself advancing towards a trench containing numerous machine-guns. He at once collected all available men and charged the nearest group of guns and in spite of being wounded, gained the trench, personally disposing of two machine-guns and inflicting many casualties. Notwithstanding a second wound he then climbed out of the trench to fix his position and locate the enemy, then ordered his men to cut their way back to the Battalion, which they did. He was again wounded, very seriously

### Colin Fraser Barron VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/colin-fraser-barron/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 3rd Battalion 1st Central Ontario Regiment (Toronto Regiment) C E F; Date of action: 6 November 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 11th January 1918.; Born: Born on 20th September 1893 at Baldavie , Boyndie, Banff, Canada.; Died: Died on 15th August 1958 at Toronto, Canada.; Memorial: Prospect Cemetery, Toronto; Askin register no.: 55
Citation digest (Askin): On 6th November 1917 at Passchendaele, Belgium, when his unit was held up by three machine-guns, Corporal Barren opened fire on them at point-blank range, rushed the guns, killed four of the crew and captured the remainder. He then turned one of the captured guns on the retiring enemy, causing severe casualties. This action produced far-reaching results and enabled the advance to continue

### John Barry VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-barry/
Rank: Private; Unit: 1st. Battalion The Royal Irish Regiment; Date of action: 7 January 1901; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 8th August 19 02.; Born: Born on 1st February 1873 at Kilkenny, Ireland.; Died: Died on 8th January 1901 at Belfast, South Africa.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 56
Citation digest (Askin): On the 7th/ 8th January, 1901 at Monument Hill, South Africa, during a night attack, or Private Barry, although wounded and threatened by the enemy, smashed the breach of the Maxim gun, thus rendering the useless to its captors. It was while doing this gallant act that he met his death

### Frederick Barter VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/frederick-barter/
Rank: Company Sergeant-Major; Unit: Special Reserves attchd. The Royal Welch Fusiliers; Date of action: 16 May 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 29th June 1915.; Born: Born on 17th of January 1891 at Cardiff, Wales.; Memorial: cremated at Bournemouth; Medal held by: the Royal Welch Fusiliers Museum; Askin register no.: 57
Citation digest (Askin): On 16th May 1915 at Festubert, France, Company Sergeant-Major Barter, when in the first line of German trenches, called for volunteers to enable him to extend our line, and with the eight men who responded, he attacked the German position with bombs, capturing three German officers, 102 men and 500 yards of their trenches. He subsequently found and cut 11 of the enemy's mine. leads situated about 20 yards apart

### Cyril Joe Barton VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/cyril-joe-barton/
Rank: Pilot Officer; Unit: 578 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve to; Date of action: 30 March 1944; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 27th June 1944.; Born: Born on 5th June 1921 at Elveden, Suffolk.; Died: Died on 31st March 1944 at Ryhope, County Durham.; Memorial: us at Kingston upon Thames cemetery, that the village war memorial at Ryhope and a memorial plaque in New Malden Church, Surrey; Medal held by: the RAF Museum, Hendon, London; Askin register no.: 58
Citation digest (Askin): On the 30th March 1944 in an attack on Nuremberg, Germany and while 70 miles from the target, Pilot Officer Barton's Halifax bomber was badly damaged by enemy aircraft. A misinterpreted signal resulted in three of the crew bailing out and Pilot Officer Barton was left with no Navigator, air bomber or wireless operator. He pressed on with the attack, however, releasing the bombs himself. On the return journey, as he crossed the English coast, the fuel ran short and with only one engine working he crashed trying to avoid the houses of a village, and was killed

### John Daniel Baskeyfield VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-daniel-baskeyfield/
Rank: Lance Sergeant; Unit: South Staffordshire Regiment, 1st Airbourne Division; Date of action: 20 September 1944; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 23rd November 1944.; Born: Born on 18th November 1922 at Burslem, Staffordshire.; Died: Died on the 20th September 1944 at Arnhem, Holland.; Memorial: the Garrison Church, at Whittington Barracks, Lichfield, Staffordshire. Also at The Groesbeek Memorial, Holland; Medal held by: the Staffordshire Regimental Museum; Askin register no.: 59
Citation digest (Askin): On 20th September, 1944 at Arnhem, Holland, Lance Sergeant Baskeyfield was in charge of a six pounder anti-tank gun and in the course of the engagement when two tanks and at least one self-propelling gun were destroyed, the Lance Sergeant was wounded and all his crew became casualties. Nevertheless he continued to man his gun quite alone, keeping the enemy at bay, until it was put out of action, when he crawled to another six-pounder and proceeded to man that single-handed. He fired two shots at a self-propelling gun, one of which was a direct hit, and was preparing to fire a third when he was killed

### Cyril Royston Guyton Bassett VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/cyril-royston-guyton-bassett/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: New Zealand Divisional Signal Company, N Z E F; Date of action: 7 August 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 15th October 1915.; Born: Born on 3rd January 1892 at Mount Eden, Auckland, New Zealand.; Died: Died on 2nd January 1983 at Devonport, Auckland, New Zealand.; Memorial: Dunedin RSA, New Zealand; Medal held by: the Auckland Museum, New Zealand; Askin register no.: 60
Citation digest (Askin): On 7th August 1915 at Chunuk Bair Ridge, Gallipoli, the New Zealand Brigade had attacked and established itself on the ridge, Corporal Bassett, in full daylight and under continuous fire, succeeded in laying a telephone line from the old position to the new one on Chunuk Bair. He also did further gallant work in connection with the repair of telephone lines by day and night under heavy fire

### Sidney Bates VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/sidney-bates/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: The Royal Norfolk Regiment; Date of action: 6 August 1944; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 2nd November 1944; Born: Born on 14th June 1921 at Camberwell, London.; Died: Died on 8th August 1944 at Sourdeval, Normandy.(Died on of wounds); Memorial: Bayeux War Cemetery, France; Medal held by: the Royal Norfolk Regiment Museum; Askin register no.: 61
Citation digest (Askin): On 6th August 1944 near Sourdeval, North West Europe, when the enemy had penetrated deeply in the area occupied by his section, Corporal Bates seized a light machine gun and charged, moving forwards through a hail of bullets. Although wounded twice he was undaunted and continued firing until the enemy started to withdraw before him. At this moment he was wounded for a third time mortally. He still went on firing, however, until his strength failed him, but by this time the enemy had withdrawn and the situation had been restored. He Died on two days later

### Arthur Hugh Henry Batten-Pooll VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/arthur-hugh-henry-batten-pooll/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 3rd Battalion Royal Munster Fusiliers; Date of action: 25 June 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 5th August 1916.; Born: Born on 25th October 1891 at Knightsbridge, London.; Died: Died on 21st January, 1971 at Ivybridge, Devon.; Memorial: at Wolverton, Bath, Somerset; Medal held by: the National Army Museum; Askin register no.: 994
Citation digest (Askin): On 25th June, 1916 near Colonne, France, Lieutenant Batten-Pooll was in command of a raiding party when, on entering the enemy's lines he was severely wounded by a bomb which broke and mutilated all the fingers of his right hand. In spite of this he continued to direct operations with unflinching courage. Half-an-hour later during the withdrawal, while personally assisting in the rescue of other wounded men, he received two further wounds, but refusing assistance, he walked to within 100 yards of our lines when he fainted and was carried in by the covering party

### Edward Felix Baxter VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/edward-felix-baxter/
Rank: Second Lieutenant; Unit: 1st/8th Battalion the King's (Liverpool) Regiment; Date of action: 18 April 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th September 1916.; Born: Born on 18th September 1885 at Old Swinford, Stourbridge, Worcestershire.; Died: Died on 18th April 1916 near Blairville, France.; Memorial: Fillievres British Cemetery, France; Medal held by: the Imperial War Museum; Askin register no.: 62
Citation digest (Askin): On 17th/18th April, 1916 near Blairville, France, prior to a raid, Second Lieutenant Baxter was engaged on cutting wire close to the enemy's trenches. While doing this, he held a bomb with the pin withdrawn and once the bomb slipped and fell. He picked it up, unscrewed the base plug and dug out the detonator which he smothered in the ground, preventing the alarm being given an saving many casualties. Later, leading a storming party, he was first into the trench. After assisting in bombing dug-outs, he finally climbed out, held in the last man over the parapet. He was not seen again

### Frank William Baxter VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/frank-william-baxter/
Rank: Trooper; Unit: Bulawayo Field Force; Date of action: 22 April 1896; Conflict: Matabeleland Rebellion; Gazette: London Gazetted on 7th May 1897 and 15th January 1907..; Born: Born on 29th December 1869 at Woolwich, London.; Died: Died on 22nd April 1896 in Matabeleland.; Memorial: grave in Bulawayo, Rhodesia, and also on the Matabeleland Rebellion Memorial, at Bulaway; Askin register no.: 63
Citation digest (Askin): On 22nd April 1896 near Bulawayo, South Africa, trooper Baxter gave up his horse to a wounded comrade who was being hotly pursued by an overwhelming force of the enemy. The trooper then tried to escape on foot, hanging on to the stirrup leather half one of the scouts of the Bulawayo Field Force, until he was hit in the side, whereupon he had to let go of the stirrup and was killed and a few moments later

### Ian Willoughby Bazalgette VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/ian-willoughby-bazalgette/
Rank: Squadron Leader; Unit: 635 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve; Date of action: 4 August 1944; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 17th August 1945.; Born: Born on 19th October 1918 at Calgary, Alberta, Canada.; Died: Died on 4th August 1944 at Senantes, France. (Killed in action).; Medal held by: the Royal Air Force Museum; Askin register no.: 64
Citation digest (Askin): On 4th August 1944 at Trossy St. Maximin, north-west Europe, Squadron Leader Bazalgette was one of the marking formation spearhead on a daylight raid. When near his target his Lancaster came under heavy anti-aircraft fire, both starboard engines were put out of action and serious fires broke out. In spite of this the squadron leader pressed on to the target, marking and bombing it accurately. He then attempted to bring the burning aircraft safety, having ordered those of the crew who were able to do so to bail out. He managed to land the Lancaster, but it immediately exploded, killing him and his two wounded crew members

### Thomas Beach VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/thomas-beach/
Rank: Private; Unit: 55th Regiment (later The Border Regiment); Date of action: 5 November 1854; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February 1857.; Born: Born on in January 1824 at Dundee, Scotland.; Died: Died on 24th August 1864 at Dundee, Scotland.; Memorial: Eastern Necropolis, Dundee; Medal held by: the Sheesh Mahal Museum, Patiala, Punjab,; Askin register no.: 65
Citation digest (Askin): On 5th November 1854 at the Battle of Inkerman, Crimea when on picuet duty, Priory Beach attacked several Russians who were robbing a Colonel who was lying wounded. He killed two of the Russian's and protected the Colonel until help arrived

### Daniel Marcus William Beak VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/daniel-marcus-william-beak/
Rank: Temporary Commander (later Major-General); Unit: Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. (Drake Battalion Royal Naval Division. ); Date of action: 21 August 1918 to 8 September 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 15th November 1918.; Born: Born on 27th July 1891 at Southampton, Hampshire.; Died: Died on 3rd May 1967 at Swindon, Wiltshire.; Memorial: at Brookwood Cemetery,Woking, Surrey; Medal held by: the Royal Naval Museum; Askin register no.: 66
Citation digest (Askin): During the period 21st/25th August and on 4th September 1918 at Logeast Wood, France, Commander Beak led his men and captured four enemy positions under heavy fire. Four days later, although dazed by a shell fragment, in the absence of the brigade commander, he reorganised the whole brigade under extremely heavy gunfire and led his men to their objective. When an attack was held up, accompanied by only one runner he succeeded in breaking up a nest of machine guns, personally bringing in and nine or ten prisoners. His initiative and the confidence with which she inspired all ranks, contributed very materially to the success of these operations

### Ernest Frederick Beal VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/ernest-frederick-beal/
Rank: Second Lieutenant; Unit: 13th (S) Battalion. The Yorkshire Regiment; Date of action: 21–22 March 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 4th June 1918.; Born: Born on 27th January 1885 at Brighton, Sussex.; Died: Died on 22nd March 1918 at St Leger, France.; Memorial: Arras Memorial, France; Medal held by: the Green Howards Museum; Askin register no.: 67
Citation digest (Askin): On 21st/22nd March 1918 at San Leger, France, Second Lieutenant Beal was in command of a company detailed to occupy a certain section of trench. When the company was established it was found necessary to clear a gap of about 400 yards held by the enemy between the left flank of the company and a neighbouring unit. Second Lieutenant Beal therefore organised a small party and led them along the trench, capturing four machine-guns and inflicting heavy casualties. Later in the evening he brought in on his back a wounded man who was lying close to an enemy machine gun

### Robert Matthew Beatham VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/robert-matthew-beatham/
Rank: Private; Unit: 8th Battalion. (Victoria) Australian Imperial Force; Date of action: 9 August 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 14th December 1918.; Born: Born on 16th June 1894 had Glassonby, Penrith, Cumberland.; Died: Died on 11th August 1918 at Rosiere, France. (Killed in action); Memorial: grave in Heath Cemetery, Harbonnieres, France; On the War Memorial, Glassonby; In Addingham-with-Gamblesby Church and the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia; Askin register no.: 68
Citation digest (Askin): On 9th August 1918 at Rosiere, east of Amiens, France, when the advance was held up by heavy machine-gun fire, Private Beatham and one other man bombed and fought the crews of four enemy machine guns, killing 10 and capturing 10. This helped the advance to go ahead, and when the final objective was reached, although wounded, he again dashed forward and bombed a machine gun, but he was killed while doing so

### Stephen Halden Beattie VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/stephen-halden-beattie/
Rank: Lieutenant Commander; Unit: Royal Navy; Date of action: 27 March 1942; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 21st May 1942.; Born: Born on 29th March 1908 at Leighton, Montgomery, Wales.; Died: Died on 24th April 1975 at Mullion, Cornwall.; Memorial: at Ruan Minor Churchyard, Helston, Cornwall; Medal held by: the Imperial War Museum; Askin register no.: 69
Citation digest (Askin): On 27th March 1942, in the attack St. Nazaire, France, Lieutenant Commander Beattie was in command of HMS Campbeltown. Under intense fire directed on the bridge from a range of about 100 yards, and in the full blinding glare of many Searchlights, the Lieutenant Commander steamed Campbeltown into the lock gates, as instructed, and beached and scuttled her in the correct position. The Victoria Cross was awarded not only in recognition of Lieutenant Commander Beattie's own valour, but also of the unnamed officers and men of the ship's company, many of whom did not survive

### Andrew Beauchamp-Proctor VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/andrew-beauchamp-proctor/
Rank: Captain; Unit: No. 84 Squadron RFC; Date of action: 8 August 1918 to 8 October 1918; Conflict: First World War

### John Beeley VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-beeley/
Rank: Rifleman; Unit: The King's Royal Rifle Corps; Date of action: 21 November 1941; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 21st April 1942.; Born: Born on 8th February 1918 at Manchester, Lancashire.; Died: Died on 21st November 1941 at Sidi Rezegh, Western Desert.; Memorial: Knightsbridge War Cemetery, Acroma, North Africa; Medal held by: the Royal Green Jackets Museum; Askin register no.: 70
Citation digest (Askin): On 21st November 1941 at Sidi Rezegh,, Libya, at an airfield being attacked by Rifleman Beeley's company, progress was held up by short range fire. All the offices of the company were wounded so, on his own initiative the rifleman ran forward over open ground, firing his Ben Gun and at 20 yards range put an anti-tank gun and two machine-guns out of action. He was killed but his bravery inspired his comrades to further efforts to reach their objective, which was eventually captured, together with 700 prisoners

### William Bees VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-bees/
Rank: Private; Unit: 1st Battalion The Derbyshire Regiment (later the Sherwood Foresters -- the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment); Date of action: 30 September 1901; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 17th December 1901.; Born: Born on 12th September 1872 at Loughborough, Leicestershire.; Died: Died on 20th June 1938 at Coalville, Leicestershire.; Memorial: not known; Medal held by: the Sherwood Foresters Museum, Nottingham; Askin register no.: 71
Citation digest (Askin): On 30th September, 1901 at Moedwil, South Africa, Private Bees was one of the Maxim gun detachment which suffered heavy casualties, six out of nine men being hit. Hearing his wounded comrades asking for water, Private Bees went forward under heavy fire to a spruit held by the Boers about 500 yards ahead of the men, and brought back a kettle filled with water. In doing this he had to pass within 100 yards of some rocks also held by the enemy and the kettle he was carrying was hit by several bullets

### William Beesley VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-beesley/
Rank: Private; Unit: 30 Battalion the Rifle Brigade (Prince Consorts Own); Date of action: 8 May 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 28th June 1918.; Born: Born on 5th October 1895 at Gresley, Staffordshire.; Died: Died on 23rd September 1966 at Abergavenny, Monmouthshire; Memorial: on The Rifle Brigade Memorial, Winchester Cathedral; Medal held by: the Royal Green Jackets Museum; Askin register no.: 72

### Harry Churchill Beet VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/harry-churchill-beet/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 1st Battalion, The Derbyshire Regiment. (later the Sherwood Foresters-- Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment); Date of action: 22 April 1900; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 12th February 1901.; Born: Born on the 1st April 1873 at Bingham, Nottinghamshire.; Died: Died on 10th January 1946 at a Rupert, Vancouver, British Columbia,; Memorial: Vancouver Veterans Cemetery, Canada; Medal held by: the Sherwood Foresters Museum, Nottingham; Askin register no.: 73

### Johnson Gideon Beharry VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/johnson-gideon-beharry/
Rank: Private; Unit: 1st Battalion Prince of Wales Royal Regiment; Date of action: 1 May 2004, 11 June 2004; Place of action: Al-Amarah, Maysan Province, Iraq; Conflict: Operation Telic; Gazette: London Gazetted on 18th March 2005; Born: Born on 27th July 1979 at Granada, West Indies.; Medal held by: Retained by the recipient (not on public display as far as is known)
Citation digest (Askin): At Al-Amarah, north of Basra, on 1st May 2004, Private Beharry was driving a Warrior armoured vehicle when they were ordered to an outpost in the troubled city of Al-Amarah. This was intensely hostile territory. They were then redirected to the assistance of a foot patrol that had become pinned down by heavy fire. There was a possibility of potential ambushes and the platoon commander stopped the vehicle. It was immediately overwhelmed with explosions. The commander, Second Lieutenant Richard Dean, and most of the occupants were concussed or wounded, the radio be rendered inoperative. Unable to communicate with the other Warriors and not knowing whether the other members of the crew were dead or alive, he drove forward when another rocket attack set his vehicle on fire filling it noxious fumes. He decided that the only way to save his comrades was to continue on through the ambush. Eventually he stopped and rescued the platoon commander, wounded gunner and the remaining soldiers in the vehicle leading them to a place of safety. He eventually collapsed from both physical and mental exhaustion. A bullet which had penetrated his helmet lodged only mm from his brain. On his return to duty in June 2004, he was again driving through Al-Amarah when his vehicle was hit by a rocket propelled grenade. Others of his crew were injured, including himself, but he managed to reverse the Warrior out of the ambush enabling himself and his crew to be rescued. He then lost consciousness

### Douglas Walter Belcher VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/douglas-walter-belcher/
Rank: Lance Sergeant; Unit: 1/5th Battalion (City Of London) The London Regiment.(London Rifle Brigade); Date of action: 13 May 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 23rd June 1915.; Born: Born on 15th July 1889 at Surbiton, Surrey.; Died: Died on 3rd June 1953 at Claygate, Surrey.; Memorial: grave in the Churchyard, Holy Trinity Church, Claygate, Surrey; Medal held by: the Royal Green Jackets Museum; Askin register no.: 74
Citation digest (Askin): On 13th May 1915, south of the Weiltje- St. Julien Road, Belgium, Lance Sergeant Belcher was in charge of a portion of an advanced breastwork during continuous bombardment by the enemy. The lance-sergeant, with very few men, elected to remain and try to hold his position after the troops near him had been withdrawn, and with great skill he succeeded in his objective, opening rapid fire on the enemy, who were only 150-200 yards away, whenever he saw them collecting for an attack. This bold action prevented the enemy breaking through and averted an attack on the flank of one of our divisions

### David Bell VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/david-bell/
Rank: Private; Unit: 2nd Battalion 24th Regiment. (South Wales Borderers); Date of action: 7 May 1867; Conflict: Andaman Islands Expedition; Gazette: London Gazetted on 17th December 1867.; Born: Born on in 1845 at County Down, Ireland.; Died: Died on 7th March 1920 at Gillingham, Kent.; Memorial: grave in Woodland Cemetery, Gillingham, Kent; Medal held by: the South Wales Borderers Museum, Brecon,; Askin register no.: 75
Citation digest (Askin): On 7th May it 1867 at the Island of a Little Andaman, Bay of Bengal, Private Bell was one of a party of five* of the 2/24th Regiment, who risk their lives in manning a boat and proceeding through dangerous surf to rescue some of their comrades who had been sent to the island to find out the fate of the Commander and seven of the crew, who had landed from the ship Assam Valley and were feared murdered by the cannibalistic islanders. (* see also Cooper, J reg No. 252-- Douglas, C. M. Reg. 340-Griffith, W Reg No. 1 496 and Murphy T Reg No. 904)

### Donald Simpson Bell VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/donald-simpson-bell/
Rank: Second Lieutenant; Unit: 9th Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment. (Alexandra, Princess of Wales' Own); Date of action: 5 July 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 9th September 1917.; Born: Born on 3rd December 1890 at Harrogate, Yorkshire.; Died: Died on 10th July 1916 on the Somme, France.; Memorial: us at Gordon Dump Cemetery, France also look son Paul's Parish Church, Harrogate and the Scarbeck War Memorial; Medal held by: the Green Howards Museum; Askin register no.: 76
Citation digest (Askin): On 5th July, 1916 at Horse Shoe Trench, Somme, France, a very heavy enfilade fire was opened on the attacking company by an enemy gun. Second Lieutenant Bell immediately, on his own initiative, crept up a communication trench, and then, followed by a corporal and a private, rushed across the open under very heavy fire and attacked the machine gun, shooting the firer and destroying the gun and the personnel with bombs. This officer lost his life five days later performing a very similar act of bravery

### Edward William Derrington Bell VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/edward-william-derrington-bell/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 23rd Regiment. (later the Royal Welch Fusiliers); Date of action: 20 September 1854; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th September 1916.; Born: Born on the 18th May 1824 at Kempsey, Worcestershire.; Died: Died on 10th November 1879 at Belfast, Ireland.; Memorial: at Kempsey Churchyard, Worcestershire. Memorial on the Thiepval Memorial, France; Medal held by: the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers Museum; Askin register no.: 77
Citation digest (Askin): On 20th September 1854 in the Crimea, at the Battle of the Alma, Captain Bell was the first seize upon and capture one of the enemy's guns which was limbered up and being carried off. He moreover took over the command of his regiment, which he brought out of action, all his senior officers having been killed or wounded. On 1st July 1916 at atThiepval, France, when our front line was checked by enfilading machine-gun fire, Captain Bell crept forward and shot the machine gunner. Later, on no less than three occasions, when our bombing parties were unable to advance, he went forward alone and threw trench mortar bombs among the enemy. When he had no more bombs available, he stood on the parapet, under intense fire, and used a rifle with great coolness and effect on the enemy advancing to counter-attack. Finally, he was killed at rallying and reorganising infantry parties which had lost their officers

### Eric Bell VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/eric-bell/
Rank: Temp. Captain; Unit: Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers; Date of action: 1 July 1916; Conflict: First World War

### Frederick William Bell VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/frederick-william-bell/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: West Australian Mounted Infantry; Date of action: 16 May 1901; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 4th October 1901.; Born: Born on 3rd April 1875 at Perth, Western Australia.; Died: Died on 28th April 1954 at Bristol, England.; Memorial: Canford Cemetery, Bristol and Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia; Medal held by: the Western Australia Museum; Askin register no.: 79
Citation digest (Askin): On 16th May 1901 at Brakpan, Transvaal, South Africa, when retiring under heavy fire, Lieutenant Bell noticed a man dismounted. He returned and took him up behind him, but the horse not been equal to the weight, fell with them. The Lieutenant then remained behind, covering the man's retirement until he was out of danger

### Mark Sever Bell VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/mark-sever-bell/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Corps of Royal Engineers; Date of action: 4 February 1874; Conflict: First Ashanti Expedition; Gazette: London Gazetted on 20th November 1874; Born: Born on 15th May !843 at Sydney, NSW., Australia.; Died: Died on 26th June 1906 at Windlesham, Surrey.; Medal held by: the Royal Engineers Museum; Askin register no.: 80
Citation digest (Askin): On 4 February 1874 at the Battle of Ordashu, Ashanti West Africa, Lieutenant Bell was always in front, urging and exhorting an unarmed working party of Fantee labourers who were exposed not only to the fire of the enemy, but to the wild irregular fire of the native troops to the rear. He encouraged these men to work under fire without a covering party, and this contributed very materially to the success of the day

### Richard Bell-Davies VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/richard-bell-davies-2/
Rank: Squadron Commander; Unit: No. 3 Squadron RNAS; Date of action: 19 November 1915; Conflict: First World War

### Edward Donald Bellew VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/edward-donald-bellew/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 7th Battalion British Columbia Regiment, C E F; Date of action: 24 April 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 15th May 1919.; Born: Born on 28th October 1882 at Bombay, India.; Died: Died on the 1st February 1961 at Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada.; Memorial: its at Hillside Cemetery, Kamloops, British Columbia; Askin register no.: 81
Citation digest (Askin): On 24th April 1915 near Kerselaere, Belgium, the advance of the enemy was temporarily stayed by Lieutenant Bellew, the battalion machine-gun officer, who had two guns in action on high ground when the enemy's attack broke in full force. Reinforcements which were sent forward having been destroyed, and with the enemy less than 100 yards away and no further assistance in sight, Lieutenant Bellew and a sergeant decided to fight it out. The sergeant was killed and Lieutenant Bellew wounded, nevertheless, he maintained his fire until his ammunition failed, when he seized a rifle smashed his machine gun and fighting to the last, was taken prisoner

### Eugene Paul Bennett VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/eugene-paul-bennett/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 2nd Battalion, The Worcestershire Regiment; Date of action: 5 November 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 28th July 1868.; Born: Born on 4th June 1892 at Stroud, Gloucestershire.; Died: Died on 6th April 1970 in Italy.; Memorial: not known Memorials at Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium and in St Albans Church, Hindhead, Surrey. Memorial not known. Memorials at Clonagem Churchyard, Curraghmore, Ireland and Mullaghbrack Church. Co. Armagh. Memorial not known; Medal held by: the Leicestershire Regiment's Museum; Askin register no.: 82
Citation digest (Askin): On 5th November 1916 near Le Transloy, France, Lieutenant Bennett was in command of the second wave of the attack, and finding that the first wave had suffered heavy casualties, its commander killed and the line wavering, he advanced at the head of the second wave and reached their objective with only 60 men. Isolated with his small party he took steps to consolidate his position under heavy rifle and machine-gun fire from both flanks, and although wounded he remained in command. But for his example of courage the attack would have been checked at the outset. On 1st October 1917 east of Polygon Wood, Zonnebeke, Belgium, when the situation was critical owing to the confusion caused by a heavy enemy attack and the intense artillery fire, Lieutenant Colonel Bent collected a platoon that was in reserve and together with men from other companies and various regimental details, he organised and led them forward to the counter-attack, which was successful and the enemy were checked. The coolness and magnificent example of the Colonel resulted in the securing of a portion of the line essential to a subsequent operation, but he was killed whilst leading a charge. On the night of 1/2nd November 1914 near Le Gheer, Belgium, when his officer, the platoon sergeant and a number of men had been struck down, Drummer Bent took command of the platoon and with great presence of mind and coolness succeeded in holding the position. He had previously distinguished himself on two occasions, on 22 and 24 October by bring in up ammunition under heavy shell and rifle fire. Again on 3rd November, he brought in to cover some wounded men who were lying, exposed to enemy fire, in the open. On 1st July 1879 at Ulundi, Zululand, during the retirement of the reconnoitring party Captain Lord William Beresford went to the assistance of an NCO of the 24th Regiment, whose horse had fallen and rolled on him. The Zulus were coming in great numbers, but Lord William, with help from a sergeant * of the Frontier Light Horse, managed to mount the injured man behind him. He was, however, so dizzy that the sergeant, who had been keeping back the advancing Zulus, gave up his carbine and, riding alongside, helped to hold him on. They all finally reached safety. (* see also O'Toole, E. Reg. No.. 953). On 13th April 1868 in Abyssinia, during the assault on Magdala, when the head of the column of attack was checked by the obstacles at the gate, a small stream of officers and men of the 33rd Regiment and an officer of the Royal Engineers broke away from the main approach to Magdala, and, reaching the defences, climbed a cliff, forced their way over a wall and through a strong and thorny fence, thus turning the defenders of the gateway. The first two men to enter Magdala were Private Bergin and a Drummer*. (see also Magner, M. Reg. No.. 822)

### Philip Bent VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/philip-bent/
Rank: Temp. Lieutenant Colonel; Unit: Leicestershire Regiment; Date of action: 1 October 1917; Conflict: First World War

### Spencer Bent VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/spencer-bent/
Rank: Drummer; Unit: East Lancashire Regiment; Date of action: 1 November 1914; Conflict: First World War

### William Beresford VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-beresford/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 9th Lancers; Date of action: 3 July 1879; Conflict: Zulu War

### James Bergin VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-bergin/
Rank: Private; Unit: 33rd Regiment of Foot; Date of action: 13 April 1868; Conflict: Abyssinian War

### John Berryman VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-berryman/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 17th Lancers; Date of action: 25 October 1854; Conflict: Crimean War

### Bhandari Ram VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/bhandari-ram/
Rank: Sepoy; Unit: 10th Baluch Regiment, Indian Army; Date of action: 22 November 1944; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 8th February, 1945.; Born: Born on 24th July 1919 at Serunia (Village)Bilaspur State, Simla,; Died: Died on 19th May 2002 at Bilaspur District, Himachal Pradesh,; Askin register no.: 89
Citation digest (Askin): On 22nd November, 1944 at East Mayu, Arakan, Burma, Sepoy Bhandari Ram's platoon was pinned down by machine-gun fire. Although wounded he crawled up to a Japanese light machine-gun in full view of the enemy and was wounded again, but continued to crawl to within five yards of his objective. He then threw a grenade into the position killing the of Gunner and two others. This action inspired his platoon to rush and capture the enemy position. Only then did he allow his wounds to be dressed

### Bhangbhagta Gurung VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/bhangbhagta-gurung/
Rank: Rifleman (later Havildar*[Honorary]. ); Unit: 2nd Gurkha Rifles Indian Army; Date of action: 5 March 1945; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 5th June 1945; Born: Born on in 1921 at Phallbu, a village in the Gorkha District of; Medal held by: the 1st Gurkha Rifles; Askin register no.: 88
Citation digest (Askin): On 5 March 1945 at Snowdon East, near Tamandu, Burma, a section was pinned down by heavy enemy fire and was also being subjected to sniping from a tree. Rifleman Bhanbhagta Gurung killed the sniper and later when the section was again attacked, he dashed forward under continuous fire personally clearing four enemy foxholes and he also silenced a alight machine-gun. With the help of a Bren gunner and two riflemen he then repelled an enemy counter-attack on the captured bunker with heavy losses. His action in clearing these positions was decisive in capturing the objective

### The Hon. Edward Barry Stewart Bingham VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/the-hon-edward-barry-stewart-bingham/
Rank: Commander; Unit: Royal Navy; Date of action: 31 May 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 15th September 1916.; Born: Born on 24th July 1919 in Serunia, India.; Died: Died on 19th May 2002 in the Himachal Pradesh District, India.; Memorial: not known; Medal held by: the North Down Heritage Centre; Askin register no.: 90
Citation digest (Askin): On 31st and May it 1916, at the Battle of Jutland, Commander Bingham of HMS Nestor, led his division in their attack, first on enemy destroyers and then on their battle cruisers. He finally sited the enemy Battle Fleet and followed by the one remaining destroyer of his division, HMS Nikator, he closed to within 3,000 and yards of the enemy, in order to attain a favourable position for firing the torpedoes. While making this attack Nestor and Nicator were under concentrated fire of the Secondary batteries of the High Seas Fleet. Nestor was subsequently sunk

### Frederick Birks VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/frederick-birks/
Rank: Second Lieutenant; Unit: 6th Battalion Australian Imperial Force; Date of action: 21 September 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 8th November 1917.; Born: Born on 31st August 1894 at Buckley, Flintshire, Wales.; Died: Died on 21st September 1917 at Glencorse Wood, Ypres, Belgium.; Memorial: Perth Cemetery, Belgium, on an obelisk in Buckley, Flintshire, Wales and on the Australian War Memorial at Canberra, Australia; Medal held by: the Australian War Memorial, Canberra,; Askin register no.: 91
Citation digest (Askin): On 20th September, 1917 at Glencorse Wood, east of Ypres, Belgium, Second Lieutenant Birks, accompanied by a corporal, rushed a strong point which was holding up the advance. The corporal was wounded, but Second Lieutenant Birks went on alone, killed the remainder of the enemy and captured the machine gun. Shortly afterwards he took a small party and attacked another strong point occupied by a about 25 of the enemy, killing some and capturing an officer and 15 men. His coolness and bravery inspired his men throughout these operations. He was fatally wounded whilst trying to rescue some of his men who had been buried by a shell

### John Hutton Bisdee VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-hutton-bisdee/
Rank: Trooper; Unit: Tasmania Imperial Bushmen; Date of action: 1 September 1900; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 13th November 1900.; Born: Born on the 28th September, 1869 at Hutton Park, Tasmania.; Died: Died on 14th January 1930 at Melton Mowbray, Tasmania.; Memorial: on th Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia; Medal held by: the Tasmanian Museum, Hobart, Tasmania,; Askin register no.: 92
Citation digest (Askin): On 1st September 1900 near Warm Baths, Transvaal, South Africa, Trooper Bisdee was one of an advanced scouting party passing a through a narrow gorge, when the enemy suddenly opened fire at close range and six out of the party of eight were wounded, including two officers. The horse of one of the wounded officers bolted and Trooper Bisdee dismounted, put him on his own horse and took him out a range of the very heavy fire

### William Avery Bishop VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-avery-bishop/
Rank: Captain; Unit: Canadian Cavalry and 60 Squadron of The Royal Flying Corps; Date of action: 2 June 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 11th August 1917.; Born: Born on 8th February 1894 at Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada.; Died: Died on 11th September 1956 at Palm Beach, Florida, United States; Memorial: at Greenwood Cemetery, Owen Sound, Ontario and a Plaque in Queen's Park, West Owen Sound Ontario; Medal held by: the Canadian War Museum, Ottawa, Canada; Askin register no.: 93
Citation digest (Askin): On 2nd June 1917 near Cambrai, France, Captain Bishop, patrolling independently, flew to an enemy aerodrome where several machines were standing with their engines running. One of the machines took off, but Captain Bishop fired at very close range and it crashed. He fired at and missed, the second, but his fire made the pilot swerve and hit a tree. Two more aircraft then took off– He emptied his Lewis -gun into the forward fuselage of the first and it crashed. He then emptied a whole drum into the fourth machine which had come up behind him and it dived away. Captain Bishop then flew back to his station. Further information: Air Marshal Bishop was the son of William Avery Bishop, Registrar of Grey County, Ontario. He attended and was educated at the Royal Military College at Kingston joining the Canadian Militia on the 26th of August 1911. He was commissioned in the Canadian Cavalry in March 1915 travelling to the European War in France with one of the Units. After a short spell in the trenches, he decided to join up as an airman. He succeeded Captain Albert Ball VC, on his demise, as commander of the Squadron. In 1917 he was awarded the Military Cross and the Distinguished Service Order, later he received a Bar for the DSO.. On the 28th August 1917 he was promoted to Major. Later, on the 5th August 1918 he was promoted to Temporary Lieutenant Colonel and took the appointment of General Staff Officer, First Grade of the Canadian Forces. He later became an Air Marshall. He married Margaret Eaton, the daughter of Mr and Mrs C.E. Burdon, and niece of Sir John Eaton, on the 17th Of October 1917

### William Davidson Bissett VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-davidson-bissett/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 1/6th Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (Princess Louise's); Date of action: 25 October 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 6th January 1990.; Born: Born on 7th August 1893 at St Martin's, Perthshire, Scotland.; Died: Died on 12th May 1971 at Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales.; Memorial: at Aldershot Military Cemetery, Hampshire; Medal held by: the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders; Askin register no.: 94
Citation digest (Askin): On 25th October 1918 east of Maing, France, Lieutenant Bissett was commanding a platoon, but owing to casualties took command of the company and handled it with great skill when an enemy counter attack turned his left flank. Realising the danger he withdrew to the railway, but the enemy continued to advance and when the ammunition was exhausted Lieutenant Bisset mounted the railway embankment under heavy fire and, calling for a bayonet charge, drove back the enemy with heavy loss and again charge forward, establishing the line and saving a critical situation

### Arthur Seaforth Blackburn VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/arthur-seaforth-blackburn/
Rank: Second Lieutenant; Unit: 10th Battalion (S. A.) Australian Imperial Force; Date of action: 23 July 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 9th September 1916.; Born: Born on 20th November 1892 at Adelaide, South Australia..; Died: Died on 24th November 1960 at Adelaide, South Australia.; Memorial: AIF Cemetery and on the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia; Medal held by: the Australian War Memorial.Canberra,; Askin register no.: 95
Citation digest (Askin): On 23rd July 1916, at Posieres, France, Second Lieutenant Blackburn was directed with 50 men to drive the enemy from a strong point. By great determination he eventually captured 250 yards of trench, after personally leading four separate parties of bombers against it, many of whom became casualties. Then after crawling forward with A sergeant to reconnoitre, he returned, attacked and seized another 120 yards of trench, establishing communication with the Battalion on his left

### James Blair VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-blair/
Rank: Captain (later General); Unit: 2nd Bombay Light Cavalry; Date of action: 12 August 1857, 23 October 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 25th February 1862.; Born: Born on 27th January 1828 at Nimach, Gwalior State, India.; Died: Died on 18th January 1905 at Melrose, Scotland.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 96
Citation digest (Askin): On 12th August 1857 at Neemuch, India, Captain Blair volunteered to apprehend seven or eight armed mutineers who had shut themselves up in a house. He burst open the door and after a fierce encounter during which he was severely wounded, the rebels escaped through the roof. In spite of his wounds he pursued, but was unable to catch them. On 23rd October at Jeerum, the captain fought his way through a body of rebels who had surrounded him. In theaction he broke his sword and was wounded, but nevertheless he led his men in a charge on the rebels and dispersed them

### Robert Blair VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/robert-blair/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 2nd Dragoon Guards (Queen's Bays) attchd to 9th Lancers; Date of action: 28 September 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 18th June 1858.; Born: Born on 13th March 1834 at Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland.; Died: Died on 28th March 1859 at Cawnpore, India.; Memorial: not known; Medal held by: the Queen's Dragoon Guards,; Askin register no.: 97
Citation digest (Askin): On 28 per September 1857 at Bolandshahr, India, Lieutenant Blair was ordered to take a party of one sergeant and 12 men and bring in a deserted ammunition wagon. As they approached, 50 or 60 of the enemy on horseback attacked them, but without hesitation Lieutenant Blair formed up his men and gallantly led them through the rebels. He made good his retreat without losing a man, but leaving 9 of the enemy dead on the field. He himself was severely wounded in this action

### Frank Gerald Blaker VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/frank-gerald-blaker/
Rank: Temp. Major; Unit: The Highland Light Infantry attchd to 3rd Battalion, 9th Gurkha Rifles, Indian Army; Date of action: 9 July 1944; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th September 1944.; Born: Born on 8th May 1920 at Meiktila, Upper Burma.; Died: Died on 4th July 1944 near Taunghi, Burma. (Killed in action).; Memorial: at Taukkyan War Cemetery, Burma; Askin register no.: 98
Citation digest (Askin): On 9 July, 1944 near Taunghi, Burma, Major Blaker was commanding a company which was held up during an important advance by close range firing from medium and light machine-guns. The major went ahead of his men through very heavy fire and in spite of being severely wounded in the arm, located the machine-guns and single-handed charged the position. Even when mortally wounded he continued to cheer on his men whilst lying on the ground. His fearless leadership inspired his men to storm and capture the objective

### William Anderson Bloomfield VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-anderson-bloomfield/
Rank: Captain; Unit: Scout Corps, 2nd South African Mounted Brigade; Date of action: 24 August 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 30th December 1916.; Born: Born on 30th January 1873 at Edinburgh, Scotland.; Died: Died on 12th May 1954 at Ermelo, Transvaal, South Africa.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 99
Citation digest (Askin): On 24th August 1916 at Miali, East Africa, when consolidating his new position after being heavily attacked and being forced to retire, Captain Bloomfield found that one of the wounded, a corporal, had not been evacuated with the rest. At considerable personal risk the captain went back over 400 yards of ground sweapt by machine-gun fire and rifle fire and managed to reach the wounded man and bring him back to safety

### Andrew Cathcart Bogle VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/andrew-cathcart-bogle/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 78th Regiment (later the Seaforth Highlanders---- The Ross-shire Buffs, Duke of Albany's); Date of action: 29 July 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 2nd September 1859.; Born: Born on 20th January 1829 at Glasgow.; Died: Died on 11th December 1890 at SherBorn one, Dorset.; Memorial: not known; Medal held by: the Queen's Own Highlanders' Museum; Askin register no.: 100
Citation digest (Askin): On 29th July 1857 in the attack on Oonao, India, Lieutenant Bogle led the way into a loopholed house which was occupied by the enemy and from which a heavy fire harassed the advance of his regiment. The lieutenant was severely wounded in this action

### Guy Hudleston Boisragon VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/guy-hudleston-boisragon/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Indian Staff Corps and 5th gurkha Rifles, Indian Army; Date of action: 2 December 1891; Conflict: Hunza-Naga Campaign; Gazette: London Gazetted on 12th July 1892.; Born: Born on 5th November 1864 at Kohat in the Punjab.; Died: Died on 14th July 1931 at Biarritz, France.; Memorial: at Kensal Green Cemetery in London and in the Sanctum Crypt at St. Luke's Church, Chelsea; Askin register no.: 101
Citation digest (Askin): On 2 December 1891 during the attack on Nilt Fort, India, Lieutenant Boisragon led the assault , forcing his way through difficult obstacles to the inner gate, when he returned for reinforcements, moving fearlessly to and fro under heavy cross-fire until he had collected sufficient men to drive the enemy from the fort

### Charles George Bonner VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/charles-george-bonner/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Royal Naval Reserve; Date of action: 8 August 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 2nd November 1917.; Born: Born on 29th December 1884 at Shuttington, Warwickshire.; Died: Died on 7th February 1951 at Edinburgh.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 102
Citation digest (Askin): On 8th August 1917 in the Bay of Biscay, Lieutenant Bonner was with HMS Dunraven (a Q or mystery ship *) when she was shelled by an enemy submarine. The lieutenant was in the thick of the fighting and throughout a whole of the action his pluck and determination had a considerable influence on the crew

### Anthony Clarke Booth VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/anthony-clarke-booth/
Rank: Colour Sergeant; Unit: 80th Regiment (The South Staffordshire Regiment); Date of action: 12 March 1879; Conflict: Zulu War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 23rd February 1880.; Born: Born on 21st April 1846 at Carrington, Nottingham.; Died: Died on 8th December 1899 at Brierley Hill, Staffordshire.; Memorial: the Garrison Church, Whittington Barracks, Lichfield, Staffordshire; Medal held by: the Staffordshire Regiment's Museum; Askin register no.: 103
Citation digest (Askin): On 12th March 1879 on the Intombi River, South Africa*,during an attack by very large numbers of the enemy, Colour-Sergeant Booth rallied a few men on the South Bank of the river and covered the retreat of 50 soldiers and others for a distance of three miles. Had it not been for the coolness displayed by this NCO not one man would have escaped

### Frederick Charles Booth VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/frederick-charles-booth/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: British South African Police attchd Rhodesia Native Infantry; Date of action: 12 February 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 16th September 1918.; Born: Born on 6th March 1890 at Upper Holloway, London.; Died: Died on 14th September 1960 at Brighton, Sussex.; Memorial: grave Bear Road Cemetery, Brighton. Memorial on the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia; Askin register no.: 104
Citation digest (Askin): Control of February 1917 at Johannesbruck, near Songea, East Africa, during an attack in thick bush on the enemy position and under very heavy rifle fire, Sergeant Booth went forward alone and brought in a man who was dangerously wounded. Later he rallied native troops who were badly disorganised and brought them to the firing line. On many previous occasions this NCO had set a splendid example of pluck and endurance. During the period 17th/18th July 1918 at Villers-Bretonneux, France, Lieutenant Borella, whilst leading his platoon, charged and captured an enemy machine gun, shooting two gunners. He then led his party, by now reduced to 10 men and two Lewis guns, against a very strongly held trench, using his revolver and later a rifle with great effect and causing many casualties. Two large dug-outs were also bombed and 30 prisoners taken. On another occasion, although outnumbered 10 to one, he and his men repulsed the enemy causing heavy losses

### Albert Borella VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/albert-borella/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 26th Battalion, AIF; Date of action: 17 July 1918; Conflict: First World War

### Arthur Drummond Borton VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/arthur-drummond-borton/
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel; Unit: Commanding 2/22nd Battalion (County of London); Date of action: 7 November 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 18th December 1917.; Born: Born on the first to July 1883 at Chevening, Kent.; Died: Died on 5th January 1933 at Hunton, Kent.; Memorial: on the King's Royal Rifle Corps memorial in Winchester Cathedral; Medal held by: the Royal Surrey Regiment's Museum; Askin register no.: 106
Citation digest (Askin): On 7th November 1917 at Sheria, Palestine, under most difficult conditions, in darkness and in an unknown country, Lieutenant Colonel Borton deployed his Battalion for attack and at dawn led his attacking companies against a strongly held position. When the leading waves were checked by withering fire, he moved freely up and down the line under heavy fire and then led his men forward, capturing the position. At a later stage he led a party of volunteers against a battery of field guns in action at point blank range, capturing the guns and the detachments. His fearless leadership was an example to the whole brigade

### Stanley Henry Parry Boughey VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/stanley-henry-parry-boughey/
Rank: Second Lieutenant; Unit: 1/4th Battalion The Royal Scots Fusiliers; Date of action: 1 December 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 13th February 1918.; Born: Born on 9th April 1896 at Ayrshire, Scotland.; Died: Died on 4th December 1917 near Ramleh, Palestine. (Died on of; Memorial: Gaza War Cemetery, Palestine; Askin register no.: 107
Citation digest (Askin): On 1st December 1917 at El Berf, Palestine, when the enemy in large numbers had managed to crawl opt to within 50 yards of our firing line and with bombs and automatic rifles were keeping down the fire of our machine-guns, Second Lieutenant Boughey rushed forward alone with bombs right up to the enemy, killing many and causing the surrender of a party of 30. As he turned to go back for more bonds he was mortally wounded at the moment when the enemy were surrendering

### Abraham Boulger VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/abraham-boulger/
Rank: Lance-Corporal; Unit: 84th Regiment (The York and Lancaster Regiment); Date of action: 12 July 1857 to 25 September 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 18th June 1858.; Born: Born on 4th September 1835 at Killcullen, County Kildare, Ireland.; Died: Died on 23rd January 1900 in Ireland.; Memorial: not known; Medal held by: the York and Lancaster Regiment's Museum; Askin register no.: 108
Citation digest (Askin): During the period 12 July to 20 September 1857 in India, Lance-Corporal Boulger distinguished himself in all 12 actions fought by his regiment. He was one of the party which stormed the bridge over the canal on the relief of the Residency and shot a Gunner who was in the act of firing a 68 pounder in the face of the British troops. He was also the first man to enter a masked battery. In the subsequent defence of the Residency he was severely wounded. More to add

### William Ewart Boulter VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-ewart-boulter/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 6th Battalion The Northamptonshire Regiment; Date of action: 14 July 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th October 1916.; Born: Born on 14th October 1892 at Wigston, Leicestershire.; Died: Died on 1st June 1955 at Wimbledon, Surrey.; Memorial: Lieutenant Boulter was cremated at Putney Vale Crematorium; Medal held by: the Northamptonshire Regiment's Museum; Askin register no.: 109
Citation digest (Askin): On 14th July 1916 at Trones Wood, France, when one company and part of another was held up in the attack on a wood by a hostile machine gun which was causing heavy casualties. Sergeant Boulter, with utter contempt of danger, and in spite of being wounded in the shoulder, advanced alone over open ground under heavy fire, in front of the gun and bombed the gun team from their position. This act not only saved many casualties, but materially helped the operation of clearing the enemy out of the wood

### Claude Thomas Bourchier VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/claude-thomas-bourchier/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 1st Battalion The Rifle Brigade. (Prince Consort's Own up); Date of action: 20 November 1854; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February 1857.; Born: Born on 22nd April 1831 at a Brayford, Devon.; Died: Died on 19th November 1877 at Brighton, Sussex.; Memorial: on the Rifle Brigade Memorial, Winchester Cathedral; Medal held by: the Royal Green Jackets Museum; Askin register no.: 110
Citation digest (Askin): On 20th November 1854 in the Crimea, Lieutenant Bourchier, with another Lieutenant * was with a party detailed to drive the Russians from some rifle pits. Advancing on the pits after dark they launched a surprise attack and drove the Russian Rifleman from their cover, but in the fierce fighting which ensued the officer in command of the party was killed. The two lieutenants, however, maintained their advantage, withstood all attacks from the enemy during the night and held the position until relieved the next day

### Roland Richard Louis Bourke VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/roland-richard-louis-bourke/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve; Date of action: 9–10 May 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 28th August 1918.; Born: Born on 28th November 1885 in London.; Died: Died on 29th August 1958 at Esquimalt, British Columbia, Canada.; Memorial: at Royal Oak Burial Park, Victoria, British Columbia; Medal held by: the Canada's National Archives in Ottawa,; Askin register no.: 111
Citation digest (Askin): On 9th and 10th May, 1918 at Ostend, Belgium, after HMS Vindictive's crew had been taken off, Lieutenant Bourke, Commanding Motor Launch 276 went into the harbour to check that everybody had got away. After searching and finding no one, he withdrew, but hearing cries from the water he turned back, found an officer and two seamen clinging to an upturned boat, and rescued them. During this time the motor launch was under very heavy fire and was hit 55 times, once by a six-inch shell which killed two of her crew and did considerable damage. Lieutenant Bourke, however, managed to take her into the open sea, and was taken in tow

### George Arthur Boyd-Rochfort VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/george-arthur-boyd-rochfort/
Rank: Second Lieutenant; Unit: Scots Guards attached to 1st Battalion; Date of action: 3 August 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 1st September, 1915.; Born: Born on 1st January, 1880 at Middleton, County Westmeath, Ireland.; Died: Died on 11th August 1940 in Dublin, Ireland.; Memorial: not known; Medal held by: the Guards Regimental HQ; Askin register no.: 1073
Citation digest (Askin): On 3rd August, 1915 between Cambrin and La Bessee, France, a German trench-mortar bomb landed on the side of a Parapet of the communication trench in which Second Lieutenant Boyd-Rochfort was standing close to a small working party of his battalion. Instead of stepping back into safety he shouted to his men to look out, rushed at the bomb, seized it and hurled it over the parapet where it at once exploded. This combination of presence of mind and courage saved the lives of many of the working party

### Duncan Gordon Boyes VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/duncan-gordon-boyes/
Rank: Midshipman; Unit: Royal Navy; Date of action: 6 September 1864; Conflict: Bombardment of Shimonoseki; Gazette: London Gazetted on 21st April 1865.; Born: Born on 5th November 1846 at Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.; Died: Died on 26th January 1869 at Andersons Bay, New Zealand.; Memorial: grave in Andersons Bay Cemetery, (Service-men's section), New Zealand; Askin register no.: 112
Citation digest (Askin): On 6th September 1864 at Shimonoseki, Japan, Midshipman Boyes of HMS Euryalus displayed great gallantry in the capture of the enemy's stockade. He carried the Queen's Colour into action with the leading company and kept the flag flying in spite of direct fire which killed one of his colour sergeants * who was badly wounded, were only prevented from going further forward by direct orders from their superior officer

### Edward Courtney Boyle VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/edward-courtney-boyle/
Rank: Lieutenant Commander; Unit: Royal Navy; Date of action: 27 April 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 21st May 1915.; Born: Born on 23rd March 1883 at Carlisle, Cumberland.; Died: Died on 16th December 1967 at Ascot, Berkshire.; Memorial: not known; Medal held by: the Royal Naval Submarine Museum, Gosport,; Askin register no.: 113
Citation digest (Askin): On 27th April, 1915 in the Sea of Marmara, Dardanelles, Lieutenant Commander Boyle, in command of Submarine E14, dived his vessel under the enemy minefields and in spite of great navigational difficulties from strong currents and the presence of hostile patrols waiting to attack, he continued, during the next two weeks, to operate in the narrow waters of the Straits and succeeded in sinking two Turkish gunboats and one military transport

### Edward Kinder Bradbury VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/edward-kinder-bradbury/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 'L' Battery. Royal Horse Artillery; Date of action: 1 September 1914; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted 25th November 1914.; Born: Born on 16th August 1881 at Altrincham, Cheshire.; Died: Died on 1st September 1914 at Nery, France. (killed in action).; Memorial: grave in Nery Communal Cemetery, France; Medal held by: the Imperial War Museum; Askin register no.: 114
Citation digest (Askin): On 1 September 1914 at Nery, France, during a fierce attack by the enemy, when all the officers of 'L' Battery were either killed or wounded, Captain Bradbury, although having had one leg taken off by a shell, continued to direct the fire of the battery until he died

### George Nicholson Bradford VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/george-nicholson-bradford/
Rank: Lieutenant Commander; Unit: Royal Navy; Date of action: 22–23 April 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 17th March 1919.; Born: Born on 23rd April 1887 at Darlington, County Durham.; Died: Died on 23rd April 1918 at Zeebrugge, Belgium.; Memorial: at Blankenberge Communal Cemetery, Belgium; Askin register no.: 115
Citation digest (Askin): On 22/23rd April, 1918 at Zeebrugge, Belgium, Lieutenant Commander Bradford Commanding the Naval storming parties embarked in HMS Iris II found there was great difficulty in placing the Parapet anchors when the ship came alongside the Mole. Although securing the ship was not part of his duties, the Lieutenant Commander climbed a derrick which was projecting out over the Mole and, under heavy fire, with the derrick crashing against the Mole because of the violent tossing of the ship, he picked his moment and jumped with the anchor. He had just placed it in position when he was killed

### Roland Boys Bradford VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/roland-boys-bradford/
Rank: Lieutenant-Colonel; Unit: 9th Battalion the Durham Light Infantry; Date of action: 1 October 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 25th November 1916.; Born: Born on 22nd February 1892 Etherly, County Durham.; Died: Died on 30th November 1917 at Cambrai, France.; Memorial: Hermies British Cemetery, France; Medal held by: the Durham Light Infantry Museum; Askin register no.: 116
Citation digest (Askin): On 1st October 1916 at Eaucourt L'Abbaye, France, and when leading Battalion had suffered very severe casualties and the commander was wounded, its flank was dangerously exposed to the enemy. At the request and a wounded Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Bradford took command of that battalion in addition to his own. By he's fearless energy under fire of all descriptions, and skilful leadership of both battalions, he succeeded in rallying the attack and capturing and defending the objective

### Frederick Henry Bradley VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/frederick-henry-bradley/
Rank: Driver; Unit: 69th Battery, Royal Field Artillery; Date of action: 26 September 1901; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 27th December 1901.; Born: Born on 27th September 1876 at Kingsland , London.; Died: Died on 10th March 1943 at Gwelo, Southern Rhodesia.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 117
Citation digest (Askin): On 26th September, 1901 at Itala, South Africa, there was a call for volunteers to carry ammunition up the hill. To do this, a space, of about 150 yards swept by a heavy crossfire, had to be crossed. A Driver and a Gunner came forward and started, but half way across the driver fell wounded. Driver Bradley and the Gunner, without hesitation, ran out, and while the injured man was carried to cover, Driver Bradley, with her another volunteer, succeeded in getting the ammunition up the hill

### Joseph Bradshaw VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/joseph-bradshaw/
Rank: Private; Unit: 2nd Battalion The Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own); Date of action: 22 April 1855; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th Emery 1857.; Born: Born on in 1835 at Dromkeen, Limerick, Ireland.; Died: Died on 21st March 1875 at Woolwich, London.; Memorial: on the Rifle Brigade Memorial, Winchester Cathedral; Medal held by: the Royal Green Jackets Museum; Askin register no.: 118
Citation digest (Askin): On 22nd April 1855 in the Crimea up, Private Bradshaw and another private *, on their own, attacked and captured a Russian rifle pits situated among the rocks overhanging the Woronzoff Road. The pit was occupied every night by the Russians and its capture and subsequent destruction was of great importance

### William Bradshaw VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-bradshaw/
Rank: Assistant Surgeon; Unit: 90th Regiment (later The Cameronians--- Scottish Rifles); Date of action: 26 September 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 18th June 1858.; Born: Born on the 12th February, 1830 at Thurles, County Tipperary,; Died: Died on 9th March 1861 at Thurles, County Tipperary, Ireland.; Memorial: St Mary's Church, at Thurles, Tipperary; Medal held by: the Army Medical Services Museum; Askin register no.: 119
Citation digest (Askin): On 26th September 1857 at Lucknow, India, Assistant Surgeon Bradshaw, with another surgeon * was ordered to remove the wounded men left behind when the troops forced their way into the Residency. They dhooly bearers had left the dhoolies, but not withstanding the close proximity of the sepoys carp the two surgeons and managed to get some of the bearers together and Assistant Surgeon Bradshaw, a with about 20 dhoolies, after becoming separated from the rest of the party, succeeded in reaching the Residency in safety

### Joseph Charles Brennan VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/joseph-charles-brennan/
Rank: Bombardier; Unit: Royal Regiment of Artillery; Date of action: 3 April 1858; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 11th November 1859.; Died: Died on at under 24th September 1872 at Elham, Folkestone, Kent.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 120
Citation digest (Askin): On 3rd April 1858 at Jhansi, India, during the assault on the Fort, Bombardier Brennan brought up two guns manned by natives, laying each under a very heavy fire from the walls, and directing them so accurately as to compel the enemy to abandon his battery

### Alexander Picton Brereton VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/alexander-picton-brereton/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 8th Battalion Manitoba Regiment, C E F; Date of action: 9 August 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 27th September 1918.; Born: Born on 13th November 1892 at Oak River, Manitoba, Canada.; Died: Died on 11th June 1976 at Calgary, Alberta, Canada.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 121
Citation digest (Askin): On 9th August 1918 east of Amiens, France during an attack when a line a hostile machine guns opened fire suddenly on his platoon which was in an exposed position with no cover, Corporal Brereton realised that unless something was done, his platoon would be annihilated. On his own initiative he at once sprang forward alone and, reaching one of the enemy machine-gun posts, shot the operator of the gun and bayoneted the next one who attempted to operate it, whereupon nine others surrendered. His action inspired the platoon to charge and capture the five remaining posts

### Jean Brillant VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/jean-brillant/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 22nd Battalion Quebec Regiment (Canadian Francais); Date of action: 8–9 August 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 27th September, 1918.; Born: Born on 15th March, 1890 at Assametquaghan, Matapadia County,Quebec,; Died: Died on 10th August 1918 near Amiens, France. (Died on of wounds).; Memorial: Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery, France; Medal held by: the Royal (22e) Regimental Museum. Quebec,; Askin register no.: 122
Citation digest (Askin): On 8th/9th August, 1918 east of Maharicourt, France, Lieutenant Brillant, while capturing a machine gun which was holding up his company, was wounded but refused to leave his command. Later his company was again held up by heavy machine-gun fire and Lieutenant Brillant, with two platoons, rushed to the machine-gun post, capturing 150 prisoners and 15 guns. He was wounded a second time, had his wounds dressed immediately and again refused to leave his command. Subsequently he led a 'rushing party' towards a field gun and was again seriously wounded, but continued to advance until he fell unconscious. He Died on the next day

### Walter Lorrain Brodie VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/walter-lorrain-brodie/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 2nd Battalion, Highland Light Infantry; Date of action: 11 November 1914; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 12th Dec 1914.; Born: Born on 28th July 1885 at Edinburgh.; Died: Died on 23rd August 1918 in France near Moeuvres.; Memorial: Bienvillers Military Cemetery, France; Askin register no.: 123
Citation digest (Askin): On 11th November 1914 near Becelaere, Belgium, Captain Brodie led a charge to evict the enemy from a portion of our trenches which they had succeeded in occupying. He bayoneted several of the enemy himself and relieved a dangerous situation. As a result of the Captain's prompt action, 80 of the enemy were killed and 51 taken prisoner

### Gonville Bromhead VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/gonville-bromhead/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 2nd Battalion 24th Regiment (later South Wales Borderers); Date of action: 22–23 January 1879; Conflict: Zulu War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 2nd May 1879.; Born: Born on 29th August 1845 at Versailles, France.; Died: Died on 9th February 1891 at Allahabad, India.; Memorial: grave in The New Cantonment Cemetery, Allahabad, India Also a plaque in the Havard Chapel, Brecon Cathedral. Memorials also at Magnus Grammar School, Newark on Trent and in Thurlby Church, Lincolnshire; Medal held by: the South Wales Borderers Museum, Brecon,; Askin register no.: 124
Citation digest (Askin): On 22nd and 23rd January 1879 at Rourke's Drift, Natal, South Africa, Lieutenant Bromhead shared the command of the defenders of the post with Lieutenant J.R.M.Chard (Reg No.203) of the Royal Engineers, setting a fine example and conducting himself with great gallantry in most trying circumstances

### Cuthbert Bromley VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/cuthbert-bromley/
Rank: Major; Unit: 1st Battalion The Lancashire Fusiliers; Date of action: 25 April 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 15th March, 1917.; Born: Born on 19th September, 1878 at Seaford, Sussex.; Died: Died on 13th August 1915 at sea, in the Eastern Mediterranean.; Memorial: Helles Memorial, Gallipoli and on the War Memorial, Seaford, Sussex; Askin register no.: 125
Citation digest (Askin): On 25th April 1915 west of Cape Helles, Gallipoli, three companies and the headquarters of the first Battalion,Lancashire Fusiliers, when landing a on W. Beach, were met by a very deadly fire from hidden machine guns which caused a large number of casualties. The survivors, however, rushed up and cut the wire entanglements not withstanding that terrific fire from the enemy and after overcoming Supreme difficulties, the cliffs were gained and the position maintained

### James Anson Otho Brooke VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-anson-otho-brooke/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 2nd Battalion The Gordon Highlanders; Date of action: 29 October 1914; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 18th February 1915.; Born: Born on 3rd February 1884 at Newhills, Aberdeen, Scotland.; Died: Died on 29th October 1914 near Gheluvelt, Belgium. (killed in; Memorial: Zantvoorde British Cemetery, Belgium; Medal held by: the Gordon Highlanders Museum; Askin register no.: 126
Citation digest (Askin): On 29th October 1914 near Gheluvelt, Belgium, Lieutenant Brooke led two attacks on the German trenches under heavy rifle and machine-gun fire, regaining a loss trench at a very critical moment. By his marked coolness promptitude on this occasion, Lieutenant Brooke prevented the enemy from breaking through our line at a time when a general counter-attack could not have been organised. Having regained the lost trench, he went back to bring up supports, and while doing so, was killed

### Edward Brooks VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/edward-brooks/
Rank: Company Sergeant-Major; Unit: 2nd/4th Battalion The Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry; Date of action: 28 April 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 27th June 1917.; Born: Born on 11th April 1883 at Oakley, Buckinghamshire.; Died: Died on the 26th June 1944 at Oxford.; Memorial: Rose Hill Cemetery, Oxford; Medal held by: the Royal Green Jackets Museum; Askin register no.: 127
Citation digest (Askin): On 28th April 1917 at Fayet, near St. Quentin, France, Company Sergeant-Major Brooks, while taking part in a raid on the enemy's trenches, saw that the front wave was being checked by an enemy machine gun. On his own initiative he rushed forward from the second wave, a killed one of the Gunners are with his revolver and bayoneted another. The remainder of the gun crew then made off, leaving, the gun, whereupon the the Company Sergeant-Major turned it on the retreating enemy, after which he carried it back to Allied lines. His courageous action undoubtedly prevented many casualties and greatly added to the success of the operation

### Oliver Brooks VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/oliver-brooks/
Rank: Lance-Sergeant; Unit: 3rd Battalion. Coldstream Guards; Date of action: 8 October 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 28th October 1915.; Born: Born on 31st May 1889 at Paulton, Midsomer Norton, Somerset.; Died: Died on 25th October 1940 at Windsor, Berkshire.; Memorial: grave in Windsor cemetery and on a plaque in the Holy Trinity Garrison Church, Windsor; Medal held by: the Guards Regimental HQ; Askin register no.: 128
Citation digest (Askin): On 8th October 1915 near Loos, France, Lance-Sergeant Brooks led a party of bombers against the enemy who had captured 200 yards of our trenches. The regaining of this lost ground was entirely due to the bravery and presence of mind of this NCO who accomplished his task in the midst of a hail of bombs from the enemy

### Donald Forrester Brown VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/donald-forrester-brown/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 2nd Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment, N Z E F; Date of action: 15 September 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 14th July 1917.; Born: Born on 23rd February 1890 at Dunedin, New Zealand.; Died: Died on 1st October 1916 near Eaucourt, L'Abbaye, France. (killed; Memorial: Warlencourt British Cemetery, France and at the HQ of Dunedin RSA, New Zealand; Askin register no.: 129
Citation digest (Askin): On 15th September 1916 south-east of High Wood, France, when his company had suffered very heavy casualties from machine-gun fire, Sergeant Brown, with another man, advanced to a point within 30 yards of an enemy gun, killing four of the crew and capturing the gun. When the advance of the company was again held up, Sergeant Brown and his comrade rushed another gun and killed the crew. On a third occasion the sergeant attacked single-handed a machine gun, killed the crew and captured the gun. Later this gallant soldier was killed

### Edward Douglas Brown VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/edward-douglas-brown/
Rank: Major; Unit: 14th Hussars (The King's); Date of action: 13 October 1900; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 15th January 1901.; Born: Born on 6th of March 1861 at up Kassouli, Dagshai,India.; Died: Died on 3rd February 1940 in London.; Memorial: not known; Medal held by: the!4th/20th Hussars Museum; Askin register no.: 130
Citation digest (Askin): On 13th October 1900 at Geluk, South Africa, Major Brown, seeing that the horse of one of the sergeants had been shot, helped the man up behind him and carried him for about three-quarters of a mile to a place of safety. He did this under heavy fire. Afterwards he helped a lieutenant to mount his horse which was very restive under heavy fire: the officer could not have mounted without this help. Later, Major Brown carried a wounded lance-corporal out of action to safety

### Francis David Millest Brown VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/francis-david-millest-brown/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 1st European Bengal Fusiliers. ( Royal Munster Fusiliers); Date of action: 16 November 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 17th February 1860; Born: Born on 7th August 1837 at Bhagalpur, Bengal, India..; Died: Died on 21st November 1895 at Sandown, Isle of Wight; Memorial: Royal Munster Fusilier Memorial, Winchester Cathedral; Medal held by: the Wellington College; Askin register no.: 131
Citation digest (Askin): On 16th November 1857 at Narnoul, India, Lieutenant Brown, at the risk of his own life, rushed to the assistance of a wounded soldier, whom he carried off under heavy fire from the enemy, whose Cavalry were within 40 or 50 yards of him at the time. More to add

### Harry Brown VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/harry-brown/
Rank: Private; Unit: 10th Battalion Quebec Regiment, C E F; Date of action: 16 August 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 17th October 1917.; Born: Born on 10th May 1898 at Ganonoque, Ontario, Canada.; Died: Died on 17th August 1917 near Loos, France. (Died on of wounds).; Memorial: Noeux-les-Mines Communal Cemetery, France; Medal held by: the Canadian War Museum, Ottawa, Canada; Askin register no.: 132
Citation digest (Askin): On 16th August 1917 at Hill 70, near Loos, France, after the capture of a position, the enemy massed in force and counter-attacked and the situation became critical. All signal wires were cut and Private Brown and another soldier were given an important message to be delivered at all costs up. The other messenger was killed and Private Brown's arm was shattered, but he struggled through to complete his mission before collapsing. He Died on of his wounds

### Peter Brown VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/peter-brown/
Rank: Trooper; Unit: Cape Mounted Riflemen, South African Forces; Date of action: 8 April 1879; Conflict: Basuto War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 12th April 1880.; Born: Born on in 1837 in Sweden.; Died: Died on 11th September 1894 at Cape Town, South Africa.; Memorial: grave in Cape Town, South Africa; Medal held by: the Amathole Museum, King William's Town,; Askin register no.: 133
Citation digest (Askin): On 8th April 1879 during the assault on Morosi's Mountain, South Africa*, Trooper Brown spent all day carrying water to his wounded comrades who were lying under rocks where they had taken shelter. He did this within 200 yards of the enemy who were firing from redoubts up the sides of the mountain and he was severely wounded during the day, his forearm were shattered and he was also hit in the leg. Nevertheless, he did not cease his efforts until his water bottle was shot through and became useless

### Walter Ernest Brown VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/walter-ernest-brown/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 20th Battalion (N S W) Australian Imperial Force; Date of action: 6 July 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 17th August 1918.; Born: Born on 2nd July 1885 at New Norfolk, Tasmania.; Died: Died on 28th February 1942 in Malaya.; Memorial: Singapore memorial and the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia; Medal held by: the Australian War Memorial, Canberra,Australia; Askin register no.: 134
Citation digest (Askin): On 6th July 1918 at Villers-Bretonneux, France, on his own initiative, Corporal Brown rushed a machine-gun post, which had been causing great inconvenience by persistent sniping. Despite being fired on by another machine gun, he continued to his objective and with a Mills grenade in his hand, he stood at the door of the dug-out and called on the occupants to surrender. One of the enemy rushed out and scuffled with him, but was knocked down by the corporal's fist. One officer and 11 men then surrendered and he brought them back as prisoners, again under heavy machine-gun fire

### Edward Stevenson Browne VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/edward-stevenson-browne/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 1st Battalion, 24th Regiment (the South Wales Borderers); Date of action: 29 March 1879; Conflict: Zulu War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 17th June 1879.; Born: Born on 23rd December 1852 at Cambridge.; Died: Died on up on 16th July 1907 at Montreux, Switzerland.; Memorial: Havard Chapel, Brecon Cathedral; Medal held by: the South Wales Borderers Museum, Brecon,; Askin register no.: 135
Citation digest (Askin): On 29th March 1879 at Inhlobana, South Africa, when the Mounted Infantry were being driven in by the enemy, Lieutenant Browne twice galloped back under heavy fire and helped on to his horse one of the mounted men and who would otherwise have fallen into enemy hands

### Samuel James Browne VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/samuel-james-browne/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 46th Bengal Native Infantry; Date of action: 31 August 1858; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 1st March 1861.; Born: Born on 3rd October 1824 in India.; Died: Died on 14th March 1901 at Ryde, Isle of Wight Paul stopped; Memorial: Ryde Cemetery, Isle of Wight; The Crypt St Paul's Cathedral and a Lahore Cathedral, India; Medal held by: the National Army Museum; Askin register no.: 137
Citation digest (Askin): On 31st August 1858 at Seerporah, India, in an engagement with the rebels, Captain Browne, whilst advancing upon the enemy's position, pushed on it with one orderly sower upon a nine-pounder gun and attacked the Gunners, preventing them from reloading and attacking the infantry who were advancing to the attack. In a conflict which ensued Captain Browne received two sword cuts, one on the left knee and one which severed his left arm at the shoulder, but not before he had cut down on one of his assailants. The gun was eventually captured and the gunner killed

### William Arthur McCrae Bruce VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-arthur-mccrae-bruce/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 59th Scinde Rifles, Indian Army; Date of action: 19 December 1914; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 4th September 1919.; Born: Born on 15th June 1890 in Edinburgh.; Died: Died on 19th December 1914 near Givanchy, France. (killed in action).; Memorial: Neuve Chapelle Memorial and in St Clement's Church, Jersey, Channel Islands. No; Medal held by: the Victoria College, Jersey, Channel; Askin register no.: 138
Citation digest (Askin): On 19th December 1914 near Givenchy, France, during a night attack, Lieutenant Bruce was in command of a small party which captured one of the enemy's trenches. In spite of being wounded in the neck he walked up and down the trench encouraging his men to hold out against several counter-attacks until he was killed. The fire from rifles and bombs was very heavy all day and it was due to his example and encouragement that the men were able to hold out until dusk when the trench was finally captured by the enemy

### John Henry Cound Brunt VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-henry-cound-brunt/
Rank: Captain; Unit: The Sherwood Foresters. (the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment) attchd 6th Battalion, the Lincolnshire Regiment; Date of action: 9 December 1944; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 8th February, 1945.; Born: Born on 6th December 1922 at Priest Weston, Chirbury, Shropshire.; Died: Died on 10th December 1944 at Faenza, Italy.; Memorial: Faenza War Cemetery , Italy and in the Soldier's Chapel of St George, Lincoln Cathedral; Medal held by: the The Lincolnshire Life Museum; Askin register no.: 139
Citation digest (Askin): On 9th December 1944 near Faenza, Italy, the house round which Captain Brooks platoon was dug in, was destroyed by intense mortar fire. The captain rallying his remaining men and moving to an alternative position, continued to hold the enemy although heavily outnumbered. Personally firing a Bren gun he killed about 14 and then, his ammunition exhausted, he fired a Piat and two-inch mortar left by casualties. The aggressive defence enabled him to reoccupy his previous position and to get his wounded away. Later he showed similar aggressive and inspiring leadership which caused the final withdrawal of the enemy

### Thomas Bryan VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/thomas-bryan/
Rank: Lance-Corporal; Unit: 25th (S) Battalion, The Northumberland Fusiliers; Date of action: 9 April 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: Gazette 80th June, 1917); Born: Born on 21st January 1882 at Stourbridge, Worcestershire.; Died: Died on 13th October 1945 at Doncaster,Yorkshire.; Memorial: Arksey Cemetery, Doncaster and at Castleford Civic Centre, Yorkshire; Askin register no.: 140
Citation digest (Askin): On 9th April 1917 near Arras, France, a during an attack Lance-Corporal Bryan although wounded, went forward alone in order to silence a machine-gun which was inflicting much damage. He worked his way along the communication trench, approached the gun from behind, disabled it and killed two of the team. The results obtained by Lance-Corporal Bryan's action were very far-reaching

### John Crawford Buchan VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-crawford-buchan/
Rank: Second Lieutenant; Unit: 7th Battalion, The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders attached. to 8th Battalion; Date of action: 21 March 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 22nd May 1918.; Born: Born on 10th October 1892 at Alloa, Clackmannan, Scotland took.; Died: Died on 22nd March 1918 near Marteville, France. (killed in action).; Medal held by: the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders; Askin register no.: 141
Citation digest (Askin): On 21st March 1918 east of Marteville, France, Second Lieutenant Buchan, although wounded early in the day, insisted on remaining with his platoon which was suffering heavy casualties from most severe shell fire. He continually visited all his posts, encouraging his men in the face of the approaching enemy and heavy machine-gun fire. When called on to surrender, he fought his way back to the support line where he held out until dusk. He then withdrew as ordered, but refused to have his injuries attended to. He was eventually completely cut off and was last seen fighting valiantly against overwhelming odds

### Angus Buchanan VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/angus-buchanan/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 4th Battalion. The South Wales Borderers; Date of action: 5 April 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th September 1916.; Born: Born on 11th August 1894 at Coleford, Gloucestershire.; Died: Died on the 1st March 1944 at Gloucester.; Memorial: Coleford Church, in the Memorial Gardens, Coleford, and in Havard Chapel, Brecon Cathedral; Medal held by: the South Wales Borderers Museum, Brecon,; Askin register no.: 142
Citation digest (Askin): On 5th April 1916 at Falauyah Lines, Mesopotamia, during an attack, an officer was lying out in the open severely wounded about 150 yards from cover. Two men went out to his assistance and one of them was hit at once. Captain Buchanan immediately went out and with the help of the other man, carried the first casualty to cover under machine-gun fire. He then returned and brought in the other wounded man, again under heavy fire

### William Buckingham VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-buckingham/
Rank: Private; Unit: 2nd Battalion. The Leicestershire Regiment; Date of action: 10 March 1915, 12 March 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 28th April 1915.; Born: Born in February 1886 at Leicester.; Died: Died on 15th September 1916 on the Somme, France.; Memorial: Thiepval Memorial, France; Medal held by: the Leicestershire Regimental Museum; Askin register no.: 143
Citation digest (Askin): On 10th and 12th March 1915 at Neuve Chapelle, France, Private Buckingham showed great bravery and devotion to duty in rescuing and rendering aid to the wounded, while he himself was exposed to heavy fire

### Alexander Henry Buckley VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/alexander-henry-buckley/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 54th Battalion, (N S W) Australian Imperial Force; Date of action: 1–2 September 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 14th December 1918.; Born: Born on 22nd July 1891 at Warren, New South Wales, Australia.; Died: Died on on 2nd September 1918 at Peronne, France. (killed in action); Memorial: Peronne Communal Cemetery Extension , France and on the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia; Medal held by: the Australian War Memorial, Canberra,; Askin register no.: 144
Citation digest (Askin): On 1st and 2nd September 1918 at Peronne, France, Corporal Buckley, with one other man, rushed an enemy machine-gun nest, shooting four of the enemy and capturing 22. Later, on reaching a moat, it was found that another machine-gun nest commanded and the only available foot-bridge. Corporal Buckley tried to cross the bridge and rush the position, but was killed in the attempt

### Cecil William Buckley VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/cecil-william-buckley/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Royal Navy; Date of action: 29 May 1855; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February 1857; Born: Born on 7th October 1830 (Whereabouts Not Known); Died: Died on 7th December 1872 at Funchal, Madeira.; Memorial: not Known; Medal held by: the Queen's Collection; Askin register no.: 145
Citation digest (Askin): On 29 May 1855 in the Sea of Azov, Crimea, Lieutenant Buckley of HMS Miranda with a lieutenant* from HMS Swallow, and a gunner* from HMS Ardent volunteered to land on a beachwhere the Russian army were in strength.. They were out of covering gunshot range of the ships offshore and met considerable enemy opposition, but managed to set fire to corn stores and ammunition dumps and destroy enemy equipment before embarking again. On 3 June Lieutenant Buckley carried out another raid with a boatswain* from HMS Miranda. They landed at the town of Taganrog and were successful in destroying enemy equipment and stores, while being under enemy fire. and B'sn H, COOPER (Reg.No.251) More to add

### John Buckley VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-buckley/
Rank: Deputy Assistant; Unit: Commissary of Ordnance Commissariat Department (Bengal Est.); Date of action: 11 May 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 18th June 1858.; Born: Born on 24th May 1813 at Cockerhill, Stalybridge, Cheshire.; Died: Died on 14th July 1918 at Tower Hamlets, London.; Memorial: Buried in an unmarked grave at City of London and Tower Hamlets Cemetery; Medal held by: the Royal Logistics Corps Museum; Askin register no.: 146
Citation digest (Askin): On 11th May 1857 at Delhi, India, Deputy Assistant Commissary Buckley was one of nine* men who defended the Magazine for more than five hours against large numbers of mutineers, until, on the wall being scaled and there being no hope of help, they fired the Magazine. Five of the gallant band Died on in the explosion and one shortly afterwards, but many of the enemy were killed

### Maurice Vincent Buckley* VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/maurice-vincent-buckley/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 13th Battalion (N S W) Australian Imperial Force; Date of action: 18 September 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 14th December 1980 and 8th August 1919. **; Born: Born on 13th April 1891 at Upper Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia.; Died: Died on 27th January 1921 at Melbourne, Australia.; Memorial: grave in Brighton cemetery, Melbourne and on the Australian War Memorial, Canberra; Medal held by: the Australian War Memorial, Canberra,; Askin register no.: 147
Citation digest (Askin): On 18th September 1918, near Le Verguier, north-west of St Quentin, France, Sergeant Buckley and his section rushed an enemy field gun, killing the Gunners. Regardless of machine gun fire, he then fired down some dug-outs, forcing about 30 of the enemy to surrender. When the advance was again held up by machine-gun fire, Sergeant Buckley, supported by another platoon, put the enemy guns are out of action. Later, he again showed conspicuous initiative in capturing hostile posts and machine-guns. of the award of the Victoria Cross to No 6594, Sergeant Gerald Sexton, 13th Battalion AIF., as it announced in the London Gazette dated 14th December 1918, should read as being awarded to No. 6594, Sergeant Maurice Vincent BUCKLEY, 13 th Battalion,AIF., the latter being the correct Christian names and surnames of this NCO which he has been permitted to reassume

### Bryan Budd VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/bryan-budd/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: Parachute Regiment; Date of action: 27 July 2006, 20 August 2006; Place of action: Sangin, Helmand Province, Afghanistan; Conflict: War in Afghanistan; Gazette: Gazetted 15 December 2006; Born: Born 16 July 1977 at Belfast, Northern Ireland; Died: Died 20 August 2006 at Near Sangin, Helmand Province, Afghanistan (killed in action, aged 29); Memorial: Colchester Cemetery, Mersea Road, Colchester, Essex (also commemorated on the Armed Forces Memorial, National Memorial Arboretum); Medal held by: Airborne Assault - Museum of the Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces, IWM Duxford, Cambridgeshire
Summary: During Operation Herrick in July 2006, Budd led his section against a building from which the Taliban were pouring fire, forcing the enemy into the open and allowing a badly wounded paratrooper to be evacuated. A month later, on 20 August, while his section was moving to outflank an enemy position in a maize field near Sangin, they came under heavy fire and several men were hit. Budd charged forward alone, firing as he went, which drew the enemy's attention and let his men pull back. He was mortally wounded and was later found beside three dead Taliban fighters.

### Patrick Joseph Bugden VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/patrick-joseph-bugden/
Rank: Private; Unit: 31st Battalion (Queensland and Victoria) Australian Imperial Force; Date of action: 26–28 September 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th November 1917.; Born: Born on March 1897 at Gundurimba, New South Wales, Australia.; Died: Died on 28th September 1917 at Polygon Wood, Zonnebeke, Belgium.(killed; Memorial: Hooge Crater Cemetery, Belgium and on the Australian War Memorial, Canberra; Medal held by: the Queensland Museum, Brisbane, Eastern; Askin register no.: 148
Citation digest (Askin): During the period 26/28th September, 1917 at Polygon Wood, Zonnebeke, Belgium, and advance was held up by strongly defended pillboxes. Private Bugden despite devastating machine-gun fire twice led small parties against the strong points and, successfully silencing the guns, captured the enemy it at the point of the bayonet. On another occasion, he rescued a corporal from capture, when single-handed he rushed up, shot one of the enemy it and bayoneted the other two. On five occasions he rescued wounded men were under intense shell and machine-gun fire, showing an utter contempt and disregard for danger he was killed during one of these missions

### Redvers Henry Buller VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/redvers-henry-buller/
Rank: Brevet Lieutenant Colonel; Unit: 60th Rifles (becoming The King's Royal Rifle Corps); Date of action: 28 March 1879; Conflict: Zulu War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 17th June 1879; Born: Born on 7th December 1839 at Downes, Crediton, Devonshire.; Died: Died on 2nd June 1908 at Crediton, Devonshire.; Memorial: Winchester Cathedral, (effigy,) Exeter Cathedral, Crediton Church and an equestrian effigy at Exeter; Medal held by: the Royal Green Jackets Museum; Askin register no.: 149
Citation digest (Askin): On 28 March 1879 at Inhlobana, South Africa (Zulu Campaign), during the retreat, Lieutenant Colonel Buller, while being hotly pursued by Zulus, rescued a captain of The Frontier Light Horse and carried him on his own horse until he overtook the rearguard. On the same day, under the same circumstances, he carried a lieutenant, whose horse had ben killed under him, to a place of safety. Again, on the same day, he saved a trooper whose horse was exhausted, and who would otherwise have been killed by the Zulus who were within 80 yards of him

### Daniel Burges VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/daniel-burges/
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel; Unit: The Gloucestershire Regiment Commdg., 7th Battalion, South Wales Borderers; Date of action: 18 September 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 14th December 1918.; Born: Born on 1st July 1873 in London.; Died: Died on the 24th October, 1946 at Bristol.; Memorial: Arnor Vale Crematorium, Bristol; Askin register no.: 150
Citation digest (Askin): On 18th September, 1918 at Jumeaux, in the Balkans, valuable reconnaissance of the enemy front line trenches enabled Lieutenant-Colonel Burges to bring his Battalion, without casualties, to the assembly point, but later while some distance from the objective they came under severe machine-gun fire. Although he himself was wounded the colonel continued to lead his men with skill and courage until he was hit again twice and fell unconscious. He was taken prisoner by the Bulgars, but was abandoned in a dug-out with one of his legs shattered

### Hugh Talbot Burgoyne VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/hugh-talbot-burgoyne/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Royal Navy; Date of action: 29 May 1855; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February 1857.; Born: Born on 17th July 1833 at Dublin, Ireland.; Died: Died on 7th0 September 1870 at Sea near Finisterre; Memorial: on Family grave at Brompton Cemetery, London and a Plaque in St Paul's Cathedral; Askin register no.: 151
Citation digest (Askin): On 29 May 1855 in the Sea of Azov, Crimea, Lieutenant Burgoyne of HMS Swallow with a lieutenants* from HMS Miranda and a gunner* from HMS Ardent, volunteered to land on a beachwhere the Russian army were in strength.. They were out of covering gunshot range of the ships offshore and met considerable enemy opposition, but managed to set fire to corn stores and ammunition dumps and destroy enemy equipment before embarking again

### William Francis Burman VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-francis-burman/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 16th Battalion. The Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own); Date of action: 20 September 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th November 1917.; Born: Born on 30th August 1897 at Stepney, London.; Died: Died on 23rd October 1974 at Cromer, Norfolk.; Memorial: the Rifle Brigade Memorial, Winchester Cathedral; Medal held by: the Imperial War Museum; Askin register no.: 152

### Nathaniel Burslem VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/nathaniel-burslem/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 67th Regiment of Foot; Date of action: 21 August 1860; Conflict: Third China War

### Alfred Alexander Burt VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/alfred-alexander-burt/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 1st Battalion. The Hertfordshire Regiment; Date of action: 27 September 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 22nd January 1916.; Born: Born on up 3rd March 1895 at Port Vale, Hertford.; Died: Died on 9th June 1962 at Chesham, Bucks.; Memorial: after cremation at Garston Crematorium, West Hertfordshire; Medal held by: the Hertfordshire Regimental Museum; Askin register no.: 154
Citation digest (Askin): On 20 send September 1915 at a Cuinchy, France, Corporal Burt's company was ready to attack when a large minewerfer bomb fell into the trench. Knowing full well the destructive power of this bomb the corporal, who might easily have got under cover behind a traverse, went forward, put his foot on the fuse, wrenched it out of the bomb and threw it over the parapet, and so saved the lives of many of his comrades

### Alexander Stewart Burton VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/alexander-stewart-burton/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 7th Battalion (Victoria) Australian Imperial Force; Date of action: 9 August 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 15th October 1915.; Born: Born on 20th January 1893 at Kyneton, Victoria, Australia.; Died: Died on 9th August 1915 at Lone Pine, Gallipoli.; Memorial: Lone Pine Memorial, Gallipoli and on the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia; Medal held by: the Australian War Memorial, Canberra,; Askin register no.: 155
Citation digest (Askin): On 9th August 1915, at Lone Pine, Gallipoli, the enemy made a determined counter-attack on the centre of the newly captured trench held by a Lieutenant *, two corporals *, one of them being Corporal Burton and a few men to. The enemy blew in the sandbag barricade leaving only a foot standing, but the Lieutenant and the two corporals repulsed the enemy and rebuild the barricade. Twice more the enemy blew in the barricade and on each occasion they were repulsed and the barricade rebuilt, but Corporal Burton was killed while most gallantly building up the Parapet under a hail of bombs

### Richard Henry Burton VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/richard-henry-burton/
Rank: Private (later Corporal); Unit: 1st Battalion. The Duke of Wellington's (West Riding) Regiment; Date of action: 8 October 1944; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 4th January 1945.; Born: Born on 29th January 1923 at Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire.; Died: Died on 11th July 1993 at Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland.; Memorial: St Mary's Church, Kirriemuir, Scotland; Askin register no.: 156
Citation digest (Askin): On 18th October, 1944 at Monte Ceto, Italy, when an assault was held up, Private Burton rushed forward from his platoon and engage a Spandau position with his Tommy gun, killing three of the crew. Later, again showing complete disregard for his own safety he dispose of the crews of two machine-guns and thanks to his outstanding courage the company was able to consolidate the position. Afterwards, in spite of the fact that most of his comrades were either dead or wounded, he repelled two counter-attacks, directing such accurate fire that the enemy retired

### Christopher Bushell VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/christopher-bushell/
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel; Unit: Commanding 7th (S ) Battalion. The Queen's Royal West Surrey Regiment (S. R.); Date of action: 23 March 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 3rd May 1918.; Born: Born on 31st October 1888 at Neston, Cheshire.; Died: Died on 8th August 1918 South and Morlencourt, Somme.; Memorial: grave in Querrieu British Cemetery, France; Askin register no.: 157
Citation digest (Askin): On 23rd March 1918 west of St Quentin's Canal and North of Tergnier, France, Lieutenant Colonel Bushell personally led C Company of his battalion who were co-operating with an allied regiment in a counter-attack. In the course of this attack he was severely wounded in their head, but continued to carry on, walking in front of both English and allied troops, encouraging them and visiting every portion of the lines in the face of terrific machine-gun and rifle fire. He refused to go to the rear until he had to be removed to the dressing station in a fainting condition

### John Fitzhardinge Paul Butler VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-fitzhardinge-paul-butler/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: The King's Royal Rifle Corps, atchd., Pioneer Company, Gold Coast Regiment, West African Field Force; Date of action: 17 November 1914; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 23rd August 1915.; Born: Born on 20th December, 1888 at Berkeley, Gloucestershire.; Died: Died on 5th September 1916 at Motomba, East Africa.; Memorial: Morogoro Cemetery, Tanganyika; Medal held by: the Royal Green Jackets Museum; Askin register no.: 158
Citation digest (Askin): On 17th November 1914 in the Cameroons, West Africa, Lieutenant Butler, with a party of 13 men went into the thick bush and attacked a force of about 100 of the enemy, including several Europeans, defeated them and captured their machine-gun and many loads of ammunition. On 27th December when on patrol duty with a few men, Lieutenant Butler swam the Ekam River, which was held by the enemy, alone and in the face of brisk fire. He completed his reconnaissance on the further bank and returned to safety

### Thomas Adair Butler VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/thomas-adair-butler/
Rank: Lieutenant (later Major); Unit: 1st Bengal European Fusiliers. (Royal Munster Fusiliers); Date of action: 9 March 1858; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 6th May 1859.; Born: Born on 12th February 1836 at Soberton, Hampshire.; Died: Died on 17th May 1901 at Camberley, Surrey.; Memorial: St Michael's churchyard, Camberley and on the Royal Munster Fusiliers memorial, Winchester Cathedral; Medal held by: the Royal Military Academy; Askin register no.: 159
Citation digest (Askin): On 9th to March 1858 at Lucknow, India, in order to ascertain the enemy position and to inform his superiors, Lieutenant Butler swam the River Goomtee, on the banks of which the city stands, mounted the Parapet on a fieldwork and remained there for a considerable time, exposed to the enemy's fire. He stayed there until the relieving force arrived

### William Boynton Butler VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-boynton-butler/
Rank: Private; Unit: 17th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment attached 106th Battery; Date of action: 6 August 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 17th October 1917.; Born: Born on 20th November 1894 at Leeds, Yorkshire.; Died: Died on 25th March 1972 at Leeds, Yorkshire; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 160
Citation digest (Askin): On 6th August 1917 east of Lempire, France, Private Butler was in charge of a Stokes gun in trenches which were being heavily shelled. Suddenly one of the fly-off levers of a Stokes shell came off and fired the shell in the emplacement. Private Butler picked up the shell and shouted a warning to a party of infantry. He then turned and put him self between the party of men and the live shelf, holding it until they were out of danger, when he threw it on to the parados* and took cover. To shell exploded, damaging the trench, but only contusing Private Butler. from the rear

### Robert James Bye VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/robert-james-bye/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 1st Battalion. Welsh Guards; Date of action: 31 July 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 6th September, 1917.; Born: Born on 12th December, 1889 at Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales.; Died: Died on 23rd August 1962 at Warsop, Nottinghamshire.; Memorial: Warsop Cemetery, and in the Guards Chapel, Wellington Barracks, London; Medal held by: the Guards Regimental HQ; Askin register no.: 161
Citation digest (Askin): On 31st July, 1917 at theYser Canal, Belgium, during an attack, Sergeant Bye saw that the leading waves were being troubled by two enemy block houses. He rushed it one of them and put the garrison out of action. He then rejoined his company and went forward to the second objective. Later he volunteered to take charge of a party detailed to clear up a line of block houses which had been passed. He accomplished this, taking many prisoners, and then advanced to the third objective, again taking a number of prisoners. During the action he accounted for over 70 of the enemy

### James Byrne VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-byrne/
Rank: Private; Unit: 86th Regiment (Royal Irish Rifles); Date of action: 3 April 1858; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 11th November 1859.; Born: Born on in 1822 at Newtown, Mount Kennedy, County Wicklow, Ireland.; Died: Died on 6th December, 1872 at Dublin, Ireland.; Memorial: not known; Medal held by: the Ulster Rifles Museum; Askin register no.: 162
Citation digest (Askin): On 3rd April, 1858 at Jhansi, India, Private Byrne assisted a captain of his regiment * in removing, under very heavy fire, a Lieutenant who was severely wounded. They took the injured man to a place of safety, in the performance of which act the private was wounded

### John Byrne VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-byrne/
Rank: Private; Unit: 68th Regiment. (Durham Light Infantry); Date of action: 5 November 1854; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February 1857.; Born: Born on in September 1832 at Castlecomer, Kilkenny, Ireland.; Died: Died on 10th July 1879 at Caerleon, Monmouthshire, Wales.; Memorial: unmarked grave in St Woolo's cemetery, Newport, Monmouthshire; Askin register no.: 163
Citation digest (Askin): On 5th November 1854 in the Crimea, at the Battle of Inkerman, when the regiment was ordered to retire, Private Byrne went back towards the enemy, and, at the risk of his own life, brought in a wounded soldier, under fire. On 11th May, 1855 he bravely engaged in hand-to-hand contest with one of the enemy on the parapet of the work he was defending, prevented the entrance and the enemy, killed his antagonist, and captured his arms

### Thomas Byrne VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/thomas-byrne/
Rank: Private; Unit: 21st Lancers (Empress of India's); Date of action: 2 September 1898; Conflict: Sudan Campaign; Gazette: London Gazetted on 15th November, 1898.; Born: Born on in December 1866 at St Thomas, Dublin, Ireland.; Died: Died on of 14th March, 1944 at Canterbury, Kent.; Memorial: at Canterbury; Askin register no.: 164
Citation digest (Askin): On 2nd September, 1898 at the Battle of Khartoum, Sudan, Private Byrne turned back in the middle of the Charge of the 21st Lancers and went to the assistance of a Lieutenant of the Royal Horse Guards who was wounded, dismounted, disarmed and being attacked by several Dervishes. Private Byrne already wounded, attacked these Dervishes, received a second severe wound and by his gallant conduct enabled the officer to escape

### John Bythesea VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-bythesea/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Royal Navy; Date of action: 9 August 1854; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February 1857.; Born: Born on 15th June, 1827 at Freshford, Somerset.; Died: Died on 18th May 1906 at South Kensington, London.; Memorial: Bath Abbey Cemetery and Freshford Church, Somerset; Medal held by: the Royal Naval Museum; Askin register no.: 165
Citation digest (Askin): On 9th August, 1854 in the Baltic, Lieutenant Bythesea of HMS Arrogant obtained permission to land on the island of Wardo with a stoker* from the ship, in order to intercept important despatches from the Csar which were being sent via Wardo to Bomarsund. The two men spent two nights reconnoitering the island and on 12th August when the despatches arrived, they ambushed the five Russians carrying them. Two of the carrier's dropped there mailbags and ran, but the other three surrendered and were taken back to Arrogant. In this action the officer and stoker were armed with just one pistol

### Thomas Cadell VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/thomas-cadell/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 2nd European Bengal Fusiliers; Date of action: 12 June 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny

### Willie Martin Cafe VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/willie-martin-cafe/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 56th Bengal Native Infantry; Date of action: 15 April 1858; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 17th February, 1860.; Born: Born on 23rd March 1826 at London.; Died: Died on 6th August 1906.; Memorial: grave in Brompton Cemetery, London; Askin register no.: 167
Citation digest (Askin): On 15th April 1858 during the attack on Fort Ruhya, India, Captain Cafe, with other volunteers * carried away the body of a lieutenant from the top of the glacis in a most exposed position under very any fire. He then went to the rescue of one of the privates who had been his severely wounded

### John Caffrey VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-caffrey/
Rank: Private; Unit: 2nd Battalion The York and Lancaster Regiment; Date of action: 16 November 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 22nd January 1916.; Born: Born on 23rd October 1890 want at Birr, King's County *, Ireland.; Died: Died on 26th February 1953 at Derby.; Memorial: not known; Medal held by: The York And Lancaster Regimental. Museum; Askin register no.: 168
Citation digest (Askin): On 16th November 1915 near Labrique, France, a man was badly wounded and lying in the open unable to move, in full view of and about 350 yards from the enemy's trenches. A corporal of the RAMC and Private Caffrey at once started to rescue him, but at the first attempt were driven back by shrapnel fire. They tried again and succeeded in reaching and bandaging the wounded man, but just as they were lifting him up, the RAMC corporal was shot in the head. Private Caffrey bandaged the corporal and helped him back to safety, and then returned and brought in the other wounded man

### Robert Henry Cain VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/robert-henry-cain/
Rank: Major; Unit: The Royal Northumberland Fusiliers attached to The South Staffordshire Regiment /// 1st Airborne Division; Date of action: 17–25 September 1944; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 2nd November 1944.; Born: Born on 2nd January 1909 at Shanghai, China.; Died: Died on 2nd May 1974 at Crowborough, Sussex.; Memorial: Garrison Church, Whittington Barracks, Lichfield, Staffordshire; Askin register no.: 169
Citation digest (Askin): During the period it 19th-25th September 1944 at Arnhem, Holland, Major Cain's company was cut off from the Battalion and throughout the whole of this time was closely engaged with enemy tanks, self-propelled guns and infantry. The major was everywhere danger threatened, moving among his men and encouraging them to hold out. By his leadership he not only stopped, but demoralised the enemy attacks and although he was suffering from a perforated eardrum and multiple wounds, he refused medical attention

### George Albert Cairns VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/george-albert-cairns/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: The Somerset Light Infantry (Prince Albert's) attchd. The South Staffordshire Regiment; Date of action: 13 March 1944; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 20th May 1949.; Born: Born on 12th December 1913 at London.; Died: Died on 19th March 1944 at Henu Block, Burma.; Memorial: Taukkyan War; The Garrison Church, Whittington Barracks, Lichfield, Staffs., and in Brighstone Cemetery, Isle of Wight; Askin register no.: 170
Citation digest (Askin): On 13th March 1944 at Henu Block, Burma, during an attack on a hill top held by the Japanese, Lieutenant Cairns was attacked by a Japanese officer who with his sword hacked off the lieutenants left arm. The latter killed the officer, picked up the sword and continued to lead his men, slashing left and right with the captured sword, killing and wounding several of the enemy before he himself fell to the ground. He later Died on of wounds, but his action so inspired his comrades that the Japanese were completely routed, a very rare occurrence at that time

### Hugh Cairns VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/hugh-cairns/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 46th Battalion. (South Saskatchewan) Saskatchewan Regiment, C E F; Date of action: 1 November 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 31st January 1919.; Born: Born on the 4th December 1896 at Ashington, Northumberland.; Died: Died on 2nd November 1918 at Valenciennes, France. (Died on of; Memorial: grave in Auberchicourt British Cemetery, France; Askin register no.: 171
Citation digest (Askin): On 1st November 1918 at Valenciennes, France, when a machine gun opened fire on his platoon, Sergeant Cairns seized a Lewis gun and single-handed and, in the face of direct fire, rushed the post, killed the crew of five and captured the gun. Later, after killing 12 of the enemy and capturing 18 and two guns, he went with a small party and, although wounded, outflanked more field and machine guns, killing many and capturing all the guns. After consolidation he went with a battle patrol to exploit Marly and forced 60 to surrender, but was severely wounded. He later collapsed and Died on next day

### Thomas Caldwell VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/thomas-caldwell/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 12th Battalion The Royal Scots Fusiliers; Date of action: 31 October 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 6th January 1919.; Born: Born on 10th February 1894 at Carluke, Lanarkshire, Scotland.; Died: Died on 7th June 1969 at Adelaide, Australia.; Memorial: Centennial Park Crematorium, Adelaide, Australia; Askin register no.: 172
Citation digest (Askin): On 31st October, 1918 near Audenarde, Belgium, Sergeant Caldwell was in command of a Lewis gun section engaged in clearing a farm house, and when this section came under intense fire at close range, the sergeant rushed towards the farm, captured the enemy position single-handed and took 18 prisoners. This gallant and determined exploit removed a serious obstacle from the line of advance and led to the capture by the section of about 70 prisoners, eight machine guns and one trench mortar

### Laurence Calvert VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/laurence-calvert/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 5th Battalion. The King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry; Date of action: 12 September 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 15th November 1918.; Born: Born on 16th February 1892 at Hunslet, Leeds, Yorkshire.; Died: Died on 7th July 1964 at Dagenham, Essex.; Memorial: South Essex Crematorium, Upminster, Essex; Askin register no.: 173
Citation digest (Askin): On 12th September 1918 at Havrincourt, France, severe enfilade machine-gun fire was creating a difficult situation and Sergeant Calvert went forward alone against a machine gun team, bayoneting three and shooting four. His valour and determination in capturing single-handed two machine-guns and killing the crew ensured the success of the operation. His personal gallantry inspired all ranks

### Daniel Cambridge VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/daniel-cambridge/
Rank: Sergeant (later Master Gunner); Unit: Royal Regiment of Artillery; Date of action: 8 September 1855; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 23rd June 1857.; Born: Born on in 1820 at Carrickfergus, County Antrim, Ireland.; Died: Died on 12th June 1882 at Woolwich, London.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 174
Citation digest (Askin): On 8th September, 1855 at Sebastopol, Crimea, Sergeant Cambridge volunteered for the spiking party at the assault on the Redan and remained with the party even after being severely wounded. Later on the same day he went out under heavy fire to bring in a wounded man

### Aylmer Spicer Cameron VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/aylmer-spicer-cameron/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 1st Battalion 72nd Regiment (Seaforth Highlanders) ---(Ross-shire Buffs, Duke of Albany's); Date of action: 30 March 1858; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 11th November 1859.; Born: Born on 12th August 1833. (birthplace not known); Died: Died on 13th June 1909 at Alverstoke, Hampshire.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 175
Citation digest (Askin): On 30th March 1858 at Kotah, India, Lieutenant Cameron headed a small party of men and attacked a body a fanatic rebels, previously posted in a loopholed house with one narrow entrance. Lieutenant Cameron storm the house and killed three of the rebels in single combat. He was severely wounded, having lost half of one hand by a stroke from a tulwar*

### Donald Cameron VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/donald-cameron/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Royal Naval Reserve; Date of action: 22 September 1943; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 22nd February 1944.; Born: Born on 18th March 1916 at Carluke, Lanarkshire, Scotland.; Died: Died on 10th April 1961 at Haslar, Hampshire.; Memorial: He was buried at sea; Askin register no.: 176
Citation digest (Askin): On 22nd September 1943 at Kaafjord, Norway, Lieutenant Cameron, commanding Midget Submarine X6, and another Lieutenant * commanding Midget Submarine X7, carried out a most daring raid and successful attack on the German Battleship Tirpitz. The two submarines had to travel at least 1,000 miles from base, negotiate a minefield, dodge nets, gun defences and enemy listening posts. Having eluded all these hazards they finally placed the charges on underneath the ship where they went off an hour later, doing so much damage that the Tirpitz was out of action for months are stop

### Frederick William Campbell VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/frederick-william-campbell/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 1st. Battalion Western Ontario Regiment. C E F; Date of action: 15 June 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 23rd August 1915.; Born: Born on 15th June 1867 at Mount Forest, Ontario, Canada.; Died: Died on 19th June 1915 at Givenchy, France. (Died on of wounds); Memorial: Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, France; Askin register no.: 177
Citation digest (Askin): On 15th June 1915 at Givenchy, France, Lieutenant Campbell took two machine gun detachments forward and in face of heavy fire reached the German front line trench with one gun which he kept in action after nearly all his detachment had been killed or wounded. When a German counter-attack came, Lieutenant Campbell advanced his Gun still further and by firing about 1,000 rounds succeeded in holding the enemy back, but he was mortally wounded and Died on four days later

### Gordon Campbell VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/gordon-campbell/
Rank: Commander; Unit: Royal Navy; Date of action: 17 February 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 21st April 1917.; Born: Born on 6th January 1886 at Croydon, Surrey.; Died: Died on 3rd July 1953 at Isleworth, London.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 178
Citation digest (Askin): On 17th February 1917 in the North Atlantic, Commander Campbell Commanding HMS Q5 * sighted a torpedo track. He altered course and allowed the torpedo to hit Q 5 aft by the engine room bulkhead. The 'Panic party'got away convincingly, followed by the U-boat. When the submarine had fully surfaced and was within 100 yards of Q 5 ---badly damaged and now lying low in the water, the commander gave the order to fire. Almost all of the 45 shells fired hit the U-boat which sank. Q5 was taken in tow just-in-time and was safely beached

### John Charles Campbell VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-charles-campbell/
Rank: Brigadier; Unit: Royal Horse Artillery comd. 7th Armoured Division; Date of action: 21–23 November 1941; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 3rd February 1942.; Born: Born on 10th January 1894 at Thurso, Caithness, Scotland.; Died: Died on 26th February 1942 in Libya.; Memorial: Cairo War Memorial Cemetery, Egypt and All Saints Cathedral, Cairo, Egypt; Askin register no.: 179
Citation digest (Askin): On 21st November 1941 at Sidi Rezegh, Libya, Brigadier Campbell's small force holding important ground was repeatedly attacked and wherever the fighting was hardest he was to be seen either on foot or in his open car. Next day, under intensified enemy attacks, he was again in the forefront, encouraging his troops and personally controlling the fire of his batteries---he twice manned a gun himself to replace casualties. During the final attack, although wounded, he refused to be evacuated. His brilliant leadership was the direct cause of the very heavy casualties inflicted on the enemy, and did much to maintain the fighting spirit of his men

### John Vaughan Campbell VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-vaughan-campbell/
Rank: Lieutenant-Colonel; Unit: Comd. 3rd Battalion Coldstream Guards; Date of action: 15 September 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th October 1916.; Born: Born on 31st October 1876 in London.; Died: Died on 21st May 1944 at Woodchester, Gloucestershire.; Memorial: Cawdor Parish Church, Nairn, Scotland. (cremated at Cheltenham, Gloucestershire); Medal held by: the Coldstrteam Guards Regimental HQ; Askin register no.: 180
Citation digest (Askin): On 15th September 1916 at Ginchy, France, Lieutenant Colonel Campbell took personal command of the third line when the first two waves of his battalion had been decimated by machine gun and rifle fire. He rallied his men and led them against the enemy machine guns, capturing the guns in killing the personnel. Later in the day he again rallied the survivors of his Battalion and led them through very heavy hostile fire. His personal gallantry and initiative at a very critical moment enabled the division to press on and capture objectives of the highest tactical importance

### Kenneth Campbell VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/kenneth-campbell/
Rank: Flying Officer; Unit: 22 Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve; Date of action: 6 April 1941; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 13th March 1942.; Born: Born on 21st April 1917 at Saltcoats, Ayr, Scotland.; Died: Died on 6th April 1941 at Brest, France. (Killed in action).; Memorial: Brest (Kerfautras) Cemetery, Lambezellec France; Askin register no.: 181
Citation digest (Askin): On 6th April, 1941 over Brest harbour, Flying Officer Campbell attacked the German battle cruiser Gneisenau. He ran the gauntlet of concentrated anti-aircraft fire and launched a torpedo at point blank range. The ship was severely damaged below the waterline and was obliged to return to the dock whence she had come only the day before. Flying Officer Campbell's aircraft then met a withering wall of flak and crashed into the harbour

### Lorne McLaine Campbell VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/lorne-mclaine-campbell/
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel; Unit: Comd.7th Battalion, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. (Princess Louise's); Date of action: 6 April 1943; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 8th June 1943.; Born: Born on 22nd July 1902 at The Airds, Argyllshire, Scotland.; Died: Died on 25th May 1991 at The Airds, Argyllshire, Scotland. Airline.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 182
Citation digest (Askin): On 6th April 1943 at Wadi Akarit, Tunisia, the battalion commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Campbell had to break through an enemy minefield and anti-tank ditch in order to form a bridgehead. The Battalion formed up in darkness and then attacked at an angle. This difficult operation was successfully completed and at least 600 prisoners taken. Next day the position was subjected to heavy and continuous bombardment and although the Colonel was wounded, his personality dominated the battlefield. Under his inspiring leadership the attacks were repulsed and the bridgehead held

### John Henry Carless VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-henry-carless/
Rank: Ordinary Seaman; Unit: Royal Navy; Date of action: 17 November 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 17th May 1918; Born: Born on 11th November 1896 at Walsall, Staffordshire.; Died: Died on 17th November 1917. At Sea off Heligoland; Memorial: Portsmouth Naval Memorial and a Bronze Bust outside Library, Walsall..(Picture in file); Askin register no.: 183
Citation digest (Askin): On 17th September 1917 at the battle of Heligoland, Ordinary Seaman Carless of HMS Caledon, although mortally wounded in the abdomen, still went on serving his gun and helping to clear away the casualties. He collapsed once, but got up again and cheered on the new gun's crew. He then fell and Died on. He not only set a very inspiring example, but while mortally wounded continued to do effective work against the enemy

### Patrick Carlin VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/patrick-carlin/
Rank: Private; Unit: 1st Battalion 13th Regiment (Somerset Light Infantry - ( Prince Albert's); Date of action: 6 April 1858; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th October 1858.; Born: Born on in 1832 at Belfast, Ireland.; Died: Died on 11th May 1895 at Belfast, Ireland.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 184
Citation digest (Askin): On 6th April 1858 at Azumgurh, India, Private Colin rescued from the field of battle a wounded naik * of the 4th Madras Rifles, after killing with the naik's sword a mutineer sepoy who fired on him while he was carrying his wounded comrade on his shoulders

### John Carmichael VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-carmichael/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 9th Battalion The North Staffordshire Regiment (Prince of Wales); Date of action: 8 September 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 17th October 1917.; Born: Born on 1st April 1893 at Airdrie, Lanarkshire, Scotland.; Died: Died on 26th December 1977 at New Monkland, Airdrie, Lanarkshire,; Memorial: at New Monkland Parish Churchyard and the Garrison Church, Whittington Barracks, Lichfield, Staffordshire; Askin register no.: 185
Citation digest (Askin): On 8th September 1917 near Hill 60, Zwarteleen, Belgium, when excavating a trench, Sergeant Carmichael saw that a grenade had been unearthed and had started to burn. He immediately rushed to the spot shouting to his men to get clear, put his steel helmet over the grenade and then stood on the helmet. The grenade exploded and blew him out of the trench. He could have thrown the bomb out of the trench but realised that by doing so he would have endangered the lives of the men working on the top. He was seriously injured

### James Power Carne VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-power-carne/
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel; Unit: Commanding 1st Battalion The Gloucestershire Regiment; Date of action: 22–23 April 1951; Conflict: Korean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 27th October, 1953.; Born: Born on 11th April 1906 at Falmouth, Cornwall.; Died: Died on 19th April 1986 at Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 186
Citation digest (Askin): On 22nd/23rd April, 1951 near the Imjim River, Korea, Lieutenant Colonel Carne's Battalion was heavily and incessantly engaged by vastly superior numbers of the enemy. Throughout this time Colonel Carne moved among the whole battalion under very heavy mortar and machine-gun fire, inspiring the utmost confidence and the will to resist among his troops. On two separate occasions, armed with a rifle and grenades, he personally led assault parties which drove back the enemy and saved important situations. His courage, coolness and leadership was felt not only in his own Battalion but throughout the whole brigade

### Alfred Francis Blakeney Carpenter VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/alfred-francis-blakeney-carpenter/
Rank: Captain; Unit: Royal Navy; Date of action: 22–23 April 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: Gazetted 23rd July 1918.; Born: Born on 17th September 1881 at Barnes, Surrey.; Died: Died on 27th December 1955 at St. Briavils, Gloucestershire.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 187
Citation digest (Askin): , On 22nd/23rd April 1918 at Zeebrugge, Belgium, Captain Carpenter was in command of HMS Vindictive, navigating mined waters and bringing the ship alongside the Mole in darkness. When Vindictive was within a few yards of the Mole, the enemy started and maintained a heavy fire from batteries, machine-guns and rifles. Captain Carpenter supervised the landing from Vindictive on to the Mole, walking the decks, encouraging his men. His power of command, personal bearing and encouragement to those under him greatly contributed to the success of the operation

### John Carroll VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-carroll/
Rank: Private; Unit: 33rd Battalion (New South Wales) Australian Imperial Force; Date of action: 7–12 June 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 2nd August 1917.; Born: Born on 15th August 1892 at Brisbane in Australia.; Died: Died on 4th October 1971 at Perth, Australia.; Memorial: Karrakakatta Cemetery, Perth and on the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia; Medal held by: the Australian War Memorial, Canberra,; Askin register no.: 188
Citation digest (Askin): On 7th/12th June, 1917 at St Yves, France, during an attack, Private Carroll rushed the enemy's trench and bayoneted four of the occupants. He then noticed a comrade in difficulties and went to his assistance, killing another of the enemy. Next he attacked single-handed a machine gun team, killing three of them and capturing the gun. Later two of his comrades were buried by a shell and in spite of heavy shelling and machine-gun fire, he managed to rescue them

### Herbert Augustine Carter VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/herbert-augustine-carter/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Mounted Infantry, Indian Army; Date of action: 19 December 1903; Conflict: Fourth Somaliland Expedition; Gazette: London Gazetted on 9th December 1904.; Born: Born on 26th May 1874 in Exeter.; Died: Died on 13th January 1916 at Mwelo Mdogo, East Africa.; Memorial: St Erth Churchyard, Cornwall, in York Minster and in Bodmin Parish Church; Askin register no.: 189
Citation digest (Askin): On 19th December 1903 during a reconnaissance at Jidballi, Somaliland, when two sections were retiring before a force of Dervishes who outnumbered them by 30-1, Lieutenant Carter rode back alone, a distance of 400 yards, to the assistance of a private who had lost his horse and was closely pursued by a number of the enemy. The man was so badly wounded that it took three attempts to get him onto the horse

### Nelson Victor Carter VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/nelson-victor-carter/
Rank: Company Sergeant Major; Unit: 12th Battalion. Royal Sussex Regiment; Date of action: 30 June 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 9th September 1916.; Born: Born on 9th April 1887 at Eastbourne.; Died: Died on 30th June 1916 (killed in action).; Memorial: R.I. Rifles Churchyard, Laventie, France; On the regimental memorial Chichester Cathedral and on the War Memorial, Hailsham, Sussex; Askin register no.: 190
Citation digest (Askin): On 30th June 1916 at Boar's Head , Richebourg l'Avoue, France, during an attack Company Sergeant-Major Carter was in command of the 4th wave of the assault. Under intense shell and machine-gun fire he penetrated, with a few men, into the enemy's second line and inflicted heavy casualties with bombs. When forced to retire into the enemy's first line, he captured a machine gun and shot a Gunner with his revolver. Finally, after carrying several wounded men in to safety, he was himself mortally wounded and Died on in a few minutes

### Adrian Carton De Wiart VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/adrian-carton-de-wiart/
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel; Unit: 4th Dragoon Guards. (Royal Irish) attached to, and Commanding, the 8th Battalion of the Gloucestershire Regiment; Date of action: 2–3 July 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 9th September 1916.; Born: Born on 5th May 1880 in Brussels, Belgium.; Died: Died on 5th June 1963 at Killinardrish, County Cork, Ireland.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 191
Citation digest (Askin): On 2nd/3rd July 1916 at La Boiselle, France, Lieutenant Colonel Carton de Wiart's dauntless courage and inspiration averted what could have been a serious reverse. He displayed the utmost energy in forcing the attack home and after three other battalion commanders had become casualties, he controlled their commands and made sure that the ground was held at all costs. In organising the positions to be held, he exposed himself fearlessly to enemy fire. He was wounded eight times* during the course of the First World War

### George Cartwright VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/george-cartwright/
Rank: Private; Unit: 33rd Battalion (New South Wales) Australian Imperial Force; Date of action: 31 October 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 14th December 1918.; Born: Born on 9th December 1894 at Camberwell, London.; Died: Died on 2nd February 1978 at Epping, New South Wales, Australia.; Memorial: the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia; Askin register no.: 192
Citation digest (Askin): On 31st August 1918 at Road Wood, south-west of Bouchavesnes, near Peronne, France, when two companies were held up by machine-gun fire, Private Cartwright attacked the gun alone under intense fire. He shot three of the crew and, having bombed the post, captured the gun and nine of the enemy

### Bernard Matthew Cassidy VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/bernard-matthew-cassidy/
Rank: Second Lieutenant; Unit: 2nd Battalion The Lancashire Fusiliers; Date of action: 28 March 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 3rd May 1918; Born: Born on 17th August 1892 at Manchester.; Died: Died on 28th March 1918 at Arras, France.; Memorial: Arras Memorial, France; Askin register no.: 193
Citation digest (Askin): On 28 March 1918 at Arras, France, at a time when the flank of the division was in danger , Second Lieutenant Cassidy was in command of the left company of his battalion. He had been given orders to hold on to the position at all costs and he carried out this instruction to the letter. Although the enemy came in overwhelming numbers he continued to rally and encourage his men, under terrific bombardment until the company was eventually surrounded and he was killed

### Claude Charles Castleton VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/claude-charles-castleton/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 5th Machine Gun Corps, Australian Imperial Force; Date of action: 28–29 July 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th September 1916.; Born: Born on 12th April 1893 at Kirkley, Lowestoft, Suffolk.; Died: Died on 29th July 1916 near Pozieres, France. (killed in action); Memorial: Pozieres British Cemetery, France and on the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia; Medal held by: the Australian War Memorial, Canberra,; Askin register no.: 194
Citation digest (Askin): On 28th/29th July, 1916 near Pozieres, France, during a night attack the infantry was temporarily driven back by a deep intense machine-gun fire from the enemy trenches. Many wounded were left in " no man's land '' lying in shell holes. Sergeant Castleton went out twice in the face of this intense fire, and each time brought in a wounded man on his back. He went out a third time and was bringing in another wounded man when he himself was hit in the back and killed instantly

### George Edward Cates VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/george-edward-cates/
Rank: Second Lieutenant; Unit: 2nd Battalion The Rifle Brigade. (Prince Consort's Own); Date of action: 8 March 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 11th May 1917.; Born: Born on 8th May 1892 at Wimbledon, Surrey.; Died: Died on 9th March 1917 at Bouchavesnes, France.; Memorial: Hem Military Cemetery, France; in Wimbledon Church and on The Rifle Brigade Memorial, Winchester Cathedral; Askin register no.: 195
Citation digest (Askin): On 8th March 1917 east of Bouchavesnes, France, Second Lieutenant Cates was engaged with some others in deepening a captured trench when his spade struck a buried bomb which immediately started to burn Without hesitation he put his foot on it and it immediately exploded. This act cost him his life, but saved the lives of others with him

### Geoffrey St George Shillington Cather VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/geoffrey-st-george-shillington-cather/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 9th Battalion Royal Irish Fusiliers; Date of action: 1 July 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 9th September 1916.; Born: Born on 11th October 1890 at London.; Died: Died on 2nd July 1916 at Hamel, France. (killed in action).; Memorial: Thiepval Memorial, France; Askin register no.: 196
Citation digest (Askin): On 1st July 1916 near Hamel, France, from 7pm till midnight, Lieutenant Cather searched "no-man's-land " and brought in three wounded men. Next morning, at 8am, he continued his search, brought in another wounded man and gave water to others, arranging for their rescue later. Finally, at 10:30am, he took out water for another man and was proceeding further on when he was himself killed. All this was carried out in full view of the enemy and under direct machine-gun fire and intermittent artillery fire

### Harry Cator VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/harry-cator/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 7th Battalion East Surrey Regiment; Date of action: 9 April 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 8th June 1917.; Born: Born on 24th January 1894 at Drayton, Norwich.; Died: Died on 7th April 1966 at Sproston, Norwich.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 197
Citation digest (Askin): On 9th April 1917 near Arras, France, Sergeant Cator's platoon had suffered heavy casualties from a hostile machine gun. Under heavy fire the sergeant, with one man, advanced across the open to attack the gun and when his companion was killed, he went on alone. Picking up a Lewis gun and some drums on his way, he succeeded in reaching the enemy trench and sighting another hostile machine on, he killed the entire team and the officer. He held the end of the trench with such effect that the bombing squad were able to capture 100 prisoners and five machine-guns

### George William Chafer VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/george-william-chafer/
Rank: Private; Unit: 1st Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment; Date of action: 3–4 June 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 5th August 1916.; Born: Born on 16th April 1894 at Bradford, Yorkshire.; Died: Died on 2nd March 1966 at Rotherham, Yorkshire.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 198
Citation digest (Askin): On 3rd/4th June 1916 east of Meaulte, France, during a very heavy bombardment and attack on our trenches, a man carrying an important written message to his commanding officer was half-buried and rendered unconscious by a shell. Private Chafer, at once grasping the situation, on his own initiative, took the message from the man's pocket and, although severely wounded, choking and blinded by gas, ran along the ruined Parapet under heavy shell and machine-gun fire. He just succeeded in delivering the message before he collapsed from the effects of his wounds

### James Champion VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-champion/
Rank: Troop Sergeant-Major; Unit: 8th Hussars (The King's Royal Irish); Date of action: 8 September 1858; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on20th January 1860.; Born: Born on in 1834 at Hammersmith, London.; Died: Died on 4th May 1904 at London.; Memorial: at Hammersmith Cemetery, London; Askin register no.: 199
Citation digest (Askin): On 8th September 1858 at Beejapore, India, when both the officers attached to the troop were disabled, Troop Sergeant-Major Champion, although severely wounded himself at the start of the action, nevertheless continued to do his duty and wounded several of the enemy. He was also commended for his distinguished conduct at Gwalior

### George Nicolas Channer VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/george-nicolas-channer/
Rank: Captain; Unit: Bengal Staff Corps and 1st Gurkha Rifles; Date of action: 20 December 1875; Conflict: Perak War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 12th April 1876.; Born: Born on 7th January 1843 at Allahabad, India.; Died: Died on 13th December 1905 at Westward Ho, in Devon.; Memorial: Not Known; Askin register no.: 200
Citation digest (Askin): On 20 December 1875 at Perak, Malaya Captain Channer was the first to jump into the enemy's stockade to which he had been despatched with a small party to obtain intelligence of its strength and position. The stockade was formidable and it would have been impossible to bring guns to bear on it because of the steepness of the hill and the density of the jungle. If Captain Channer and his party had not been able to take the stockade in this manner it would have been necessary to resort to the bayonet, with consequent great loss of life

### John Worthy Chaplin VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-worthy-chaplin/
Rank: Ensign; Unit: 67th Regiment. (Royal Hampshire Regiment); Date of action: 21 August 1860; Conflict: Third China War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 13th August 1861.; Born: Born on 23rd July 1840 at Ewhurst Park, Hampshire.; Died: Died on 19th August 1920 at Market Harborough, Leicestershire.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 201
Citation digest (Askin): On 21st August 1860 at the Taku Forts, China, Ensign Chaplin was carrying the Queen's Colours of the Regiment and first planted the Colours on the beach made by the storming party, assisted by a private. He then planted the Colours on the bastion of the fort which he was the first to mount, but in doing so he was severely wounded

### Edward Thomas. A Chapman VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/edward-thomas-a-chapman/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 3rd Battalion The Monmouthshire Regiment; Date of action: 2 April 1945; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 13th July 1945.; Born: Born on 13th January, 1920 at Pontlottyn, Glamorgan, Wales.; Died: Died on in February 2002 at Pontypool, Wales.; Memorial: Chapman House, TA Centre Cwmbran, Monmouthshire; Askin register no.: 202
Citation digest (Askin): On 2nd April, 1945, near the Dortmund-Ems Canal, Germany, Corporal Chapman's section came under heavy machine-gun fire, causing many casualties. He ordered his men to take cover and went forward alone with a Bren gun, mowing down the enemy at point blank range, forcing them to retire. His section isolated, Corporal Chapman again halted the enemy advances with his Bren gun, at one time at firing it over his shoulder to cover those bringing him ammunition. He then carried in his company commander who was lying wounded, but on the way back the officer was killed and Corporal Chapman wounded

### John Rouse Merriott Chard VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-rouse-merriott-chard/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Corps of Royal Engineers VC London Gazetted on 2nd May 1879; Date of action: 22–23 January 1879; Conflict: Zulu War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 2nd May 1945; Born: Born on 21st December 1847 at Pathe, Bridgewater, Somerset.; Died: Died on 1st November 1897 at, The Rectory, Hatch Beauchamp, Somerset.; Memorial: and stained glass window at St. John the Baptist's Church, Hatch Beauchamp; Othery Church, Somerset; Rochester Cathedral, Kent; John Chard VC House, TA Centre, Swansea. Memorials at his grave in Becklingen War Cemetery and at St. John's Church, Old Trafford, Manchester; Medal held by: the Guards Regimental HQ; Askin register no.: 203
Citation digest (Askin): On 22nd and 23rd January 1879 at Rourke's Drift, Natal, South Africa, Lieutenant Chard shared the command of the defenders of the post with Lieutenant Gonville Bromhead (Reg. No.124) of the 2nd Battn. 24th Regiment, setting a fine example and conducting himself with great gallantry in most trying circumstances. On 21 April 1945 at Wistedt, Germany, Guardsman Charlton was a co-driver of one tank of a troop which, with a platoon of infantry, captured the village. When shortly afterwards, all the tanks were hit in a fierce enemy attack, and the infantry were in danger of being over-run, Guardsman Charlton, on his own initiative, seized a Browning and advanced firing from the hip, inflicting such heavy casualties that the enemy were halted. Although wounded in the left arm the guardsman mounted his gun on a fence and continued firing even when wounded again. He Died on later, but his gallantry had saved a desperate situation

### Edward Charlton VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/edward-charlton/
Rank: Guardsman; Unit: Irish Guards; Date of action: 21 April 1945; Conflict: Second World War

### William St. Lucien Chase VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-st-lucien-chase/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 20th Native Infantry, Indian Army; Date of action: 16 August 1880; Conflict: Second Afghan War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 7th October 1881.; Born: Born on 2nd July 1856 at St Lucia, West Indies.; Died: Died on 24th June 1908 at Quetta, Baluchistan.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 205
Citation digest (Askin): On 16th August, 1880 at Deh Koja, near Kandahar, * Lieutenant Chase with the help of a private+ rescued and carried for a distance of over 200 yards under the fire of the enemy, a wounded soldier who had taken shelter in a Blockhouse. Several times they were compelled to rest, but they persevered and finally brought the wounded man to a place of safety

### Chatta Singh VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/chatta-singh/
Rank: Sepoy (later Havildar**); Unit: 9th Bhopal Infantry, Indian Army; Date of action: 13 January 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 21st June 1916.; Born: Born on in 1887 at a Talsander District, Cawnpore, India.; Died: Died on in March 1961 in India (?); Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 206
Citation digest (Askin): On 13th January 1916 during the Battle of the Wadi, Mesopotamia, Sepoy Chatta Singh left cover to assist his commanding officer, who was lying wounded and helpless in the open. The sepoy bound up the officer's wounds and then dug cover for him with his entrenching tool, being exposed all the time to very heavy rifle fire. For five hours until nightfall he stayed with the wounded officer, shielding him with his body on the exposed side. He then, under cover of darkness, when back for assistance and brought the officer to safety

### Noel Godfrey Chavasse VC and Bar — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/noel-godfrey-chavasse/
Rank: Captain; Unit: Royal Army Medical Corps attchd 1/10th Battalion The King's (Liverpool) Regiment; Date of action: 9 August 1916, 31 July 1917 to 2 August 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th October 1916 and 14th September.1917; Born: Born on 9th November 1884 at Oxford; Died: Died on 4th August 1917 (Of wounds)Near Ypres, Belgium; Memorial: at Brandhoek Military Cemetery, Belgium; Headquarters of Liverpool Scottish and at Liverpool Cathedral; Askin register no.: 207
Citation digest (Askin): On 9 August 1916, at Guillemont, France, Captain Chavasse attended to the wounded all day under heavy fire, frequently in view of the enemy, and during the night he continued searching for wounded in front of the enemy lines. Next day under heavy shell fire he and a stretcher bearer carried an urgent case 500 yards to safety, being wounded himself during the journey. The same night with 20 volunteers, he rescued three wounded men from a shell hole 36 yards from enemy trenches, buried the bodies of two officers and collected many identity discs. Altogether he save the lives of some 20 wounded men

### Percy Herbert Cherry VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/percy-herbert-cherry/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 26th Battalion (Queensland and Tasmania) Australian Imperial Force; Date of action: 26 March 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 11th May 1917.; Born: Born on 4th June 1895 at Murradoc, Drysdale, Victoria, Australia.; Died: Died on 27th March 1917 at Lagnicourt, France. (killed in action; Memorial: Queant Road Cemetery, France and on the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia; Medal held by: the Australian War Memorial, Canberra,; Askin register no.: 208
Citation digest (Askin): On 26th March 1917 at Lagnicourt, France, Captain Cherry was commanding a company detailed to storm and clear a village. After, all the other officers of the company had become casualties, he carried on in the face of fierce opposition and cleared the village of the enemy. Having done this, he beat off most resolute and heavy counter-attacks. He was wounded in early next morning, but refused to leave his post and remained, encouraging his men to hold out at all costs, until in the afternoon he was killed by an enemy shell

### Geoffrey Leonard Cheshire VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/geoffrey-leonard-cheshire/
Rank: Wing Commander; Unit: 617 Squadron.. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve; Date of action: 1940–1944; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 8th September 1944.; Born: Born on 7th September 1917 at Chester.; Died: Died on 31st July 1992 at Cavendish, Suffolk.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 209
Citation digest (Askin): From June 1940 when his operational career began, until the end of his 4th tour in July 1944, when he had completed a total of 100 missions Wing Commander Cheshire displayed the courage and determination of an exceptional leader. During his 4th tour he pioneered a new method of marking enemy targets, flying in at a very low level in the face of strong defences. In four years of fighting against the bitterest opposition he maintained a standard of outstanding personal achievement, his successful operation being the result of careful planning, brilliant execution and supreme contempt for danger

### Chhelu Ram VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/chhelu-ram/
Rank: Company Havildar; Unit: -Major 6th Rajputana Rifles, Indian Army; Date of action: 19–20 April 1943; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 27th July 1943.; Born: Born on 4th May 1905 at Dhenod Village, Hissar District,Bhiwani,; Died: Died on 20th April 1943 near Enfidaville, Tunisia. (killed in; Memorial: grave in Sfax War Cemetery, Tunisia; Askin register no.: 210
Citation digest (Askin): On the night of the 19th/20th April, 1943 at Djebel Garli, Tunisia, the advances of a battalion of the 5th Indian Infantry Brigade was held up by machine gun and mortar fire. Company Havildar-MajorChhelu Ram dashed forward and with a Tommy gun and kill the occupants of a post and then went to the aid of his company Commander who had become a casualty. While doing so he was himself wounded, but taking command of the company, he led them in hand-to-hand fighting. He was again wounded but continued rallying his men until he Died on

### Prakash Singh Chib VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/prakash-singh-chib/
Rank: Jemadar; Unit: 13th Frontier Force Rifles; Date of action: 16–17 February 1945; Conflict: Second World War

### George Bell Chicken VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/george-bell-chicken/
Rank: Mr; Unit: Volunteer with the Indian Naval Brigade; Date of action: 27 September 1858; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 27th April 1860; Born: Born on 6th March 1838 at Bishopswearmouth, County Durham.; Died: Died in May 1860 at sea in the Bay of Bengal.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 211
Citation digest (Askin): On 27 September 1858, at Suhednee, near Peroo,(Piru) Bengal, Mr. Chicken attached himself to a mixed party of troopers of mounted police and cavalry. They routed a force of about 700 mutineers and in the pursuit which followed Mr. Chicken forged ahead and charged into the middle of about 20 of the enemy, killing five before he was knocked off his horse and badly wounded. He would have been cut to pieces if four of the troopers had not galloped up and rescued him. (see also C.G.Baker. Reg. No. 46)

### Albert Chowne VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/albert-chowne/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 2nd/2nd Battalion (New South Wales) Australian Military Forces; Date of action: 25 March 1945; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 6th September 1945; Born: Born on 19th July 1920 at Sydney, Australia.; Died: Died on 25th March 1945 at Wewak, New Guinea. (killed in action).; Memorial: Lae War Cemetery, New Guinea and on the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia; Medal held by: the Australian War Memorial, Canberra,; Askin register no.: 212
Citation digest (Askin): On 25th March 1945 near Dagua, New Guinea, Lieutenant Chowne attacked an enemy position which was holding up further movement towards Wewak. Seeing that the leading platoon was suffering heavy casualties, Lieutenant Chowne rushed forward and knocked out two light machine guns with grenades and then, calling on his men to follow him and firing his sub-machinegun from the hip, he charged the position. Although he was twice wounded in the chest, the impetus of his charge carried him forward 50 yards under intense machine-gun and rifle fire and he accounted for two more of the enemy before he was killed

### Harry Christian VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/harry-christian/
Rank: Private; Unit: 2nd Battalion The King's Own (Royal Lancaster) Regiment; Date of action: 18 October 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 3rd March 1916.; Born: Born on 17th January, 1892 at Pennington, Lancashire.; Died: Died on 5th September, 1974 at Lancashire (?).; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 213
Citation digest (Askin): On 18th October 1915 at Cuinchy, France, Private Christian was holding a crater with five or six men in front of the Allied lines. The enemy started a fierce bombardment of the position, forcing a temporary withdrawal. When he found that three men were missing, Private Christian at once returned alone to the crater and although bombs were continually bursting actually on the edge of the crater, he found, dug out and carried one by one into safety, all of the three men. Later he placed himself where he could see the bombs coming and directed his comrades when and where to seek cover

### John Alexander Christie VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-alexander-christie/
Rank: Lance-Corporal; Unit: 1st/ 11th Battalion (County of London) The London Regiment. (Finsbury Rifles); Date of action: 21–22 December 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 22nd February 1918.; Born: Born on 14th May 1895 at Edmonton, London.; Died: Died on 10th September 1967 at Bramhall, Cheshire.; Memorial: at Stockport, Cheshire; Askin register no.: 214
Citation digest (Askin): and 21st run and run for a je pars after booze and recaptured the immediately made can be kept up their communication trenches the On 21st/22nd December, 1917 at Fejja, Palestine, after a position had been captured, the enemy immediately made counter-attacks up the out organs see what's happening took us apply communication trenches. Lance-Corporal Christie, seeing what was happening, took a supply of bombs and went alone about 50 yards in the open along the communication trench and bombed the enemy. He continued to do this in spite of heavy opposition until a block had been established. On his way back he bombed more of the enemy who were moving up the trench. His prompt action cleared a difficult position at a most difficult time and saved many lives

### William Clamp VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-clamp/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 6th Battalion. The Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra, Princess of Wales' Own); Date of action: 9 October 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 18th December, 1917.; Born: Born on 28th October 1891 at Motherwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland.; Died: Died on 9th October 1917 at Poelcapelle, Belgium. (killed in action).; Memorial: Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium; Askin register no.: 215
Citation digest (Askin): On 9th October 1917 at Poelcapelle, Belgium, when the advance was checked by intense machine-gun fire from concrete block houses and by snipers, Corporal Clamp attempted to rush the largest Blockhouse. His first attempt failed and the two men with him became casualties, but he collected some bombs and two more men and dashing forward was the first to reach the Blockhouse where he hurled his bombs, killing many of the occupants. He then entered, capturing a machine gun and about 20 prisoners whom he brought back under heavy fire. He went forward again encouraging his men and displaying the greatest heroism until killed by a sniper

### George William Burdett Clare VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/george-william-burdett-clare/
Rank: Private; Unit: 5th Lancers (Royal Irish); Date of action: 28–29 November 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 11th January, 1918.; Born: Born on 18th May 1889 at St Ives, Huntingdonshire.; Died: Died on 29th November 1917 at Bourlon Wood, France. (killed in; Memorial: Cambrai Memorial, France; St Peter's and St Paul's Church, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire and on the War Memorial, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire; Askin register no.: 216
Citation digest (Askin): On 28th/29th November, 1917 at Bourlon Wood, France, Private Clare, a stretcher bearer, dressed wounds and conducted the wounded to the dressing station under the most intense fire. At one period, when all the garrison of a detached post had become casualties, he crossed to them through very heavy fire and having dressed all the cases, manned the posts single-handed until relief could be sent. Then, after carrying a seriously wounded man through the intense fire to the dressing station, he went, still under heavy fire, to every company post warning them but the enemy were using gas shells. This gallant soldier was subsequently killed

### James Clarke VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-clarke/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 15th Battalion. The Lancashire Fusiliers; Date of action: 2 November 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 6th January 1919.; Born: Born on 6th April 1894 at a Winsford, Cheshire.; Died: Died on 16th June 1947 at Rochdale, Lancashire.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 217
Citation digest (Askin): On 2nd November, 1918 at Happegarbes, France, when Sergeant Clarke's platoon was held up by heavy machine-gun fire, he rushed forward through a strongly held ridge, capturing in succession forurmachine guns and killing the crews. Later, with the remnants of his platoon he captured three more machine guns and many prisoners and when his platoon was again held up he successfully led a tank against the enemy guns. Throughout the whole of these operations Sergeant Clarke acted with great bravery and total disregard of personal safety

### Leo Clarke VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/leo-clarke/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 2nd Battalion. Eastern Ontario Regiment. C E F; Date of action: 9 September 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th October, 1916.; Born: Born on 1st December, 1892 at Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.; Died: Died on 19th October 1916 at Etretat, France. (Died on of wounds).; Memorial: Etretat Churchyard, France and on a lamp-post* in Valour Road, Winnipeg; Askin register no.: 218
Citation digest (Askin): On 9th September 1916, near Pozieres, France, Corporal Clarke was detailed with the section of bombers, to cover the construction of a " block " in a newly captured trench. Most of his party had become casualties when about 20 of the enemy, with two officers, counter-attacked. The corporal advanced, emptying his revolver into them; then he picked up two enemy rifles and fired those too. One of the officers attacked with a bayonet, wounding Corporal Clarke in the leg, but he shot him dead, and pursuing the rest of the Germans, shooting four more and capturing a fifth. the same street, and were awarded the Victoria Cross

### Wilwood Alexander Sandys Clarke VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/wilwood-alexander-sandys-clarke/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment; Gazette: London Gazetted on 29th June 1943.; Born: Born on 8th June 1919 at Southport, Lancashire.; Died: Died on 23rd April 1943 at Guirat El Atach, Tunisia. (killed in; Memorial: Massicault War Cemetery, Tunisia; Askin register no.: 219
Citation digest (Askin): On 23rd April 1943 at Guirat El Tunisia, Lieutenant Clarke's company were attacked and almost wiped out, he being the sole remaining officer. Although wounded in the head he gathered a composite platoon together and advancing to attack the position again met heavy fire from a machine-gun post. He manoeuvred his men to give covering fire and then tackled the post single-handed, killing or capturing the crew and knocking out the gun. He dealt similarly with two other posts and then led his platoon to the objective, but was killed when he later went forward to tackle two sniper posts single handed

### William Hew Clark-Kennedy VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-hew-clark-kennedy/
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel; Unit: 24th Battalion. Quebec Regiment * Canadian Expeditionary Force; Date of action: 27–28 August 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 14th December, 1918.; Born: Born on 3rd March 1879 at Dunskey, Wigtownshire, Scotland.; Died: Died on 25th October 1961 at Montreal, Canada.; Memorial: at Mount Royal Cemetery, Montreal, Canada; Askin register no.: 679
Citation digest (Askin): On 27th/28th August, 1918 on the line at Fresnes-Rouvroy , France, the Brigade, of which Lieutenant Colonel Clark-Kennedy's Battalion was a central unit, suffered heavy casualties. At this point, the colonel encouraged his men and led them forward, then by controlling the direction of neighbouring units and collecting stragglers he enabled the whole Brigade front to advance. The following day he was severely wounded, but despite intense pain and loss of blood, he refused to be evacuated until he had gained a position from which the advance could be resumed

### John James Clements VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-james-clements/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: Rimington's Guides. South African Forces; Date of action: 24 February 1901; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 4th June 1901.; Born: Born on 19th June 1872 at Middelburg, Cape Colony, South Africa.; Died: Died on 18th June, 1937 at Newcastle, Natal, South Africa.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 220
Citation digest (Askin): On 24th February, 1901 near Strijdenburg, South Africa, Corporal Clements was dangerously wounded in the lungs and called upon to surrender, but instead he threw himself into the midst of a party of Boers, shooting three of them with his revolver, and thereby causing the whole party to surrender

### The Hon. Henry Hugh Clifford VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/the-hon-henry-hugh-clifford/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: First Battalion The Rifle Brigade. (Prince Consort's Own); Date of action: 5 November 1854; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February 1857.; Born: Born on 12th September 1826 at Irnham, Lincolnshire.; Died: Died on 12th April 1883 at Chudleigh, Devon.; Memorial: Buckfastleigh Abbey and family chapel, Ugbrook, Chudleigh, Devon and on the Rifle Brigade Memorial in Winchester Cathedral; Askin register no.: 221
Citation digest (Askin): On 5th November, 1854 at the Battle of Inkerman, Crimea, Lieutenant Clifford led one of the charges, killing one of the enemy with his sword, disabling another an saving the life of a soldier

### Herbert Mackworth Clogstoun VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/herbert-mackworth-clogstoun/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 19th Madras Native Infantry; Date of action: 15 January 1859; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 21st October, 1859.; Born: Born on 13th June 1820 at Port of Spain, Trinidad.; Died: Died on 6th May, 1862 at Hingoli, India.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 222
Citation digest (Askin): On 15th January 1859 at Chichumbah, India, Captain Clogstoun charged the rebels into the town with only eight men of his regiment, compelling them to re-enter and finally to abandon their plunder. He was severely wounded himself and lost seven out of the eight men who accompanied him

### Brett Mackay Cloutman VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/brett-mackay-cloutman/
Rank: Major; Unit: 59th Field Company, Corps of Royal Engineers; Date of action: 6 November 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 31st January 1919.; Born: Born on 7th November 1891 at London.; Died: Died on 15th August 1971 at Highgate, London.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 223
Citation digest (Askin): On 6th November, 1918 at Pont-sur- Sambre, France, Major Cloutman, after reconnoitring the river crossings, found the Quartes Bridge almost intact but prepared for demolition. Leaving his party under cover he went forward alone, swam across the river and having cut the 'leads' from the charges returned the same way, despite the fact that the bridge and all the approaches were swept by enemy shells and machine-gun fire. Although the bridge was blown up later in the day by other means, the abutments remained intact

### Alexander Stanhope Cobbe VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/alexander-stanhope-cobbe/
Rank: Captain; Unit: ). Indian Army attached to the King's African Rifles; Date of action: 6 October 1902; Conflict: Second Somaliland Expedition; Gazette: London Gazetted on 20th January 1903.; Born: Born on 5th June 1870 at Naini Tal, India.; Died: Died on 27th June 1931 at Sharnbrook, Bedford.; Memorial: Havard Chapel, Brecon Cathedral, Wales; Askin register no.: 224
Citation digest (Askin): On 6th October 1902 at Erego, Somaliland, when some of the companies had retired, Lieutenant Colonel Cobb was left by himself with a Maxim gun. Without assistance he brought in the Maxim and used it most effectively at a critical time in the engagement. He then went out on the very hot fire from the enemy and succeeded in bringing in a wounded orderly. General

### Hugh Stewart Cochrane VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/hugh-stewart-cochrane/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 86th Regiment (Royal Irish Rifles); Date of action: 1 April 1858; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th December 1858; Born: Born on 4th August 1829 at Fort William, Inverness.; Died: Died on 18th April 1884 at Southsea, Hampshire.; Memorial: at Highland Road Cemetery, Portsmouth; Askin register no.: 225
Citation digest (Askin): , On 1 April 1858 near Jhansi, India, when No.1 company of the regiment was ordered to take a gun, Lieutenant Cochrane dashed forward at a gallop under heavy musketry and artillery fire, drove the enemy from the gun and kept possession of until the company came up. He also showed conspicuous gallantry in attacking the rear guard of the enemy when he had three horses in succession shot under him

### Hampden Zane Churchill Cockburn VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/hampden-zane-churchill-cockburn/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: The Royal Canadian Dragoons; Date of action: 7 November 1900; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 23rd April 1901.; Born: Born on 19th November 1867 at Toronto, Canada.; Died: Died on 13th July 1913 at Maple Creek, Saskatchewan, Canada.; Memorial: at St. James' Cemetery, Toronto; Askin register no.: 226
Citation digest (Askin): On the 7th November 1900 during the action at Kumati River, South Africa, Lieutenant Cockburn with a handful of men , at a most critical moment, held off the enemy to enable the guns to get away. To do so he had to sacrifice himself and his party, all of whom were killed, wounded, or taken prisoner. He himself weas slightly wounded

### William Coffey VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-coffey/
Rank: Private; Unit: 34th Regiment (The Border Regiment); Date of action: 29 March 1855; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February 1857.; Born: Born on a 5th August 1829 at Knocklong, County Limerick, Ireland.; Died: Died on 13th July 1875 at Chesterfield, Derbyshire.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 227
Citation digest (Askin): On 29th March 1855 in the Crimea, Private Coffey threw a live shell, which had fallen into a trench, over the parapet and thus saved many lives

### Clifford Coffin VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/clifford-coffin/
Rank: Brigadier-General; Unit: Corps of Royal Engineers, Commanding the 25th Infantry Brigade; Date of action: 6 July 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 14th September 1917.; Born: Born on 10th February 1870 at Blackheath, London.; Died: Died on 4th February 1959 at Torquay, Devon.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 228
Citation digest (Askin): On 31st July, 1917 at Westhock, Belgium, when his command was held up in attack owing to heavy machine-gun and rifle fire. Brigadier-General Coffin went forward and made an inspection of his front posts. Although under the heaviest fire from both machine-guns and rifles and in full view of the enemy, he showed an utter disregard of personal danger, walking quietly from shell-hole to shell-hole giving advice and cheering his men by his presence. His gallant conduct had the greatest effect on all ranks and it was largely owing to his personal courage and example that the shell-hole line was held

### Nevill Josiah Aylmer Coghill VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/nevill-josiah-aylmer-coghill/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 1st Battalion 24th Regiment (South Wales Borderers); Date of action: 22 January 1879; Conflict: Zulu War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 2nd May 1879 and 15th January 1907.; Born: Born on 20th January 1852 at Drumcondra, County Dublin, Ireland.; Died: Died on 22nd January 1879 at Buffalo River, Zululand.; Memorial: Fugitive's Drift, Natal. Also his name is inscribed on the Colour Pike of the 24th Regiment in Brecon Cathedral; Askin register no.: 229
Citation digest (Askin): On 22nd January 1879 after the disaster of the Battle of Isandhlwana, South Africa, Lieutenant Coghill joined another officer* who was trying to save the Queen's Colour of the Regiment. They were pursued by Zulu warriors and while crossing the swollen River Buffalo, Lieutenant Coghill went to the rescue of his brother officer, who had lost his horse and was in great danger. The two men were eventually overtaken by the enemy and following a short but gallant struggle, both were killed

### John Coleman VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-coleman/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 97th Regiment (Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment); Date of action: 30 August 1855; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February 1857.; Born: Born on 12th July 1798 at St Mary-in-the-Marsh, Romney Marsh,; Died: Died on 21st May 1858 at Lucknow, India.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 230
Citation digest (Askin): On 30th August 1855 in the Crimea, when the enemy attacked ''New Sap '' and drove the working party in, Sergeant Coleman remained in the open, exposed to the enemy's rifle pits, until all round him had been killed or wounded. He finally carried one of his officers who was mortally wounded to the rear

### Harold John Colley VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/harold-john-colley/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 10th Battalion. The Lancashire Fusiliers; Date of action: 25 August 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 22nd October 1918.; Born: Born on 26th May 1894 at Smethwick, Staffordshire.; Died: Died on 25th August 1918 at Martinpuich, France. (Died on of wounds).; Memorial: Mailly Wood Cemetery, France and on the War Memorial, Smethwick, Staffordshire; Askin register no.: 231
Citation digest (Askin): On 25th August, 1918 at Martinpuich, France, during a strong counter-attack Sergeant Colley's company was holding an advanced position with two platoons in advance and two in support. The forward platoons were ordered to hold on at all costs and Sergeant Colley went, without orders, to help these two platoons. He rallied the men, then formed a defensive flank and held it, out of the two platoons only three men remained unwounded and the sergeant himself was dangerously wounded and Died on the same day. It was entirely due to his action that the enemy was prevented from breaking through

### Joseph Henry Collin VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/joseph-henry-collin/
Rank: Second Lieutenant; Unit: 1st/4th Battalion. The King's Own (Royal Lancaster) Regiment; Date of action: 9 April 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 28th June 1918.; Born: Born on 11th April 1893 at Jarrow, County Durham.; Died: Died on 9th April 1918 at Givenchy, France.(Died on of wounds).; Memorial: Vielle-Chapelle New Military Cemetery, France and also the Priory, Lancaster; Askin register no.: 232
Citation digest (Askin): On 9th April 1918 at Givenchy, French, after offering a gallant resistance against heavy odds in the Keep held by his platoon, Second Lieutenant Collin, with only five of these men remaining, slowly withdrew, contesting every inch of ground. Single-handed, he then attacked a machine gun --- after firing his revolver into the enemy, he seized a Mills grenade and threw it into the hostile gun team, putting the gun out of action, killing four of the team and wounding two others. He then took a Lewis gun and engaged a second hostile machine gun, keeping the enemy at bay until he was mortally wounded

### John Collings-Wells VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-collings-wells/
Rank: Acting Lieutenant Colonel; Unit: Bedfordshire Regiment; Date of action: 22–27 March 1918; Conflict: First World War

### John Collins VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-collins/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 25th Battalion. The Royal Welch Fusiliers; Date of action: 31 October 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 18th December 1917.; Born: Born on 10th September 1877 at West Hatch, Somerset.; Died: Died on 8th September 1951 at Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales.; Memorial: Pant Cemetery, Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales; Askin register no.: 233
Citation digest (Askin): On 31st October, 1917 at Wadi Saba, Beersheba, Palestine, Corporal Collins repeatedly went out when his battalion was forced to lie out in the open under heavy shell and machine-gun fire, and brought back many wounded. In subsequent operations he rallied his men and led the final assault with great skill in spite of heavy fire at close range and uncut wire. He killed a 15 of the enemy and with a Lewis gun section cover the reorganisation and consolidation most effectively, although isolated and under fire from snipers and guns

### James Collis VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-collis/
Rank: Gunner; Unit: Royal Horse Artillery; Date of action: 27 July 1880; Conflict: Second Afghan War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 16th May 1881.; Born: Born on 19th April, 1856 at Cambridge.; Died: Died on 28th June, 1918 at Battersea, London.; Memorial: an unmarked grave in Wandsworth Cemetery, London; Askin register no.: 234
Citation digest (Askin): On 28th to July 1880 during the retreat from Maiwand to Kandahar*, when the officer commanding the battery was trying to bring in a limber with wounded men under crossfire, Gunner Collis ran forward and drew the enemy's fire on himself, thus taking their attention from the limber

### William Harold Coltman VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-harold-coltman/
Rank: Lance-Corporal; Unit: 1st/6th Battalion. The North Staffordshire Regiment; Date of action: 3–4 October 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 6th January 1919.; Born: Born on 17th November 1891 at Rangemore, Staffordshire.; Died: Died on 29th June 1974 at Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire.; Memorial: The Garrison Church, Whittington Barracks, Lichfield, Staffs., and in the town park of Burton-on-Trent; Askin register no.: 235
Citation digest (Askin): On 3rd/4th of October 1918 at Mannequin Hill, north-east of Sequehart, France, Lance-Corporal Coltman, a stretcher bearer, hearing that wounded had been left behind during the retirement, went forward alone in the face of fierce enfilade fire, found the casualties, dressed their wounds and on three successive occasions, carried some of them on his back to safety this very gallant NCO and tended the wounded unceasingly for 48 hours

### Herbert George Columbine VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/herbert-george-columbine/
Rank: Private; Unit: 9th Battalion. Machine-Gun Corps; Date of action: 22 March 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 3rd May 1918.; Born: Born on 28th November 1893 at London.; Died: Died on 22nd March 1918 at Hervilly Wood, France, Private Columbine; Askin register no.: 236

### Hugh Colvin VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/hugh-colvin/
Rank: Second Lieutenant; Unit: 9th Battalion. The Cheshire Regiment; Date of action: 20 September 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 8th November, 1917.; Born: Born on 1st February 1887 at Burnley, Lancashire.; Died: Died on 16th September 1962 at Bangor, County Down, Ireland.; Memorial: Chester Cathedral; Askin register no.: 237
Citation digest (Askin): On 20th September, 1917 east of Ypres, Belgium, when all the other officers of his company and all but one in the leading company had become casualties, Second Lieutenant Colvin took command of both companies and led them forward under heavy fire with great success. He went with only two men to a dug out, when he left the men on top, entered this alone and brought out 14 prisoners. He then proceeded to clear other dug-outs, alone or with only one man, capturing machine guns, killing some of the enemy and taking a large number of prisoners

### James Morris Colquhoun Colvin VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-morris-colquhoun-colvin/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Corps of Royal Engineers; Date of action: 16 September 1897; Conflict: Mohmand Campaign; Gazette: London Gazetted on 20th May 1898.; Born: Born on 26th August 1870 at bIJnor, North West Frontier, India.; Died: Died on 7th December 1945 at Stanway, Colchester, Essex.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 238
Citation digest (Askin): On the night of 16th/17th September, 1897, in the Mohmand Valley, north-west India, Lieutenant Colvin was with another Lieutenant and burning village of Bilot, to try to dislodge the enemy who were inflicting losses on our troops. When his brother officer had been incapacitated by wounds, Lieutenant Colvin continued the fight and made two more attempts to clear the enemy from the village. He was conspicuous during the whole night for his devotion to his men, in the most exposed positions and under very heavy fire

### Robert Grierson Combe VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/robert-grierson-combe/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 27th Battalion. The Manitoba Regiment. CEF; Date of action: 3 May 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 27th June 1917.; Born: Born on 5th August 1880 at Aberdeen, Scotland.; Died: Died on 3rd May 1917 at Acheville, France. (killed in action).; Memorial: on Vimy Memorial, France; Askin register no.: 239
Citation digest (Askin): On 3rd May 1917 South of Acheville, France, Lieutenant Combe steaDied on his company under intense fire and leading them through the enemy barrage reached the objective with only five men. He proceeded to bomb the enemy, inflicting heavy casualties and then, collecting small groups of men, succeed in capturing the objective, together with 80 prisoners. He repeatedly charged the enemy, driving them before him, but while personally leading his bombers he was killed by a sniper

### John Edmund Commerell VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-edmund-commerell/
Rank: Commander; Unit: Royal Navy; Date of action: 11 October 1855; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February 1857.; Born: Born on 13th January 1829 at London.; Died: Died on 21st May 1901 at London.; Memorial: Cheriton Road Cemetery, Folkestone, Kent; Askin register no.: 240
Citation digest (Askin): On 11th October 1855 in the Sea of Azov, Crimea,, Commander Commerell of HMS Weser, with the Quartermaster* and a seaman, went to destroy a large quantity of forage on the shore of the Putrid Sea. After a difficult and dangerous journey they reach their objective, a magazine of corn, and managed to ignite the stacks, but the guards were alerted and immediately opened fire and gave chase. The pursuit was so hot that the men had difficulty in escaping but they finally reached their ship and the lookouts later reported that the fodder store had burned to the ground

### Walter Norris Congreve VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/walter-norris-congreve/
Rank: Captain; Unit: The Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own); Date of action: 15 December 1899; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 2nd February 1900.; Born: Born on 20th November 1862 at Congreve, Staffordshire.; Died: Died on 26th February 1927 at Malta.; Memorial: on a stone pillar between the temples of Hagar Qim and Mnajdra on south-coast of Malta; at Stow- by- Chartley Church, Staffordshire and on the Rifle Brigade Memorial, Winchester Cathedral; Askin register no.: 241
Citation digest (Askin): On 15th December, 1899 at the Battle of Colenso, South Africa, Captain Congreve with several others, tried to save the guns of the 14th and 66 th Batteries, Royal Field Artillery, when the detachment serving the guns had all become casualties or been driven from their guns. Some of the horses and drivers were sheltering in a Donga about 500 yards behind the guns and the intervening space was swept with shell and rifle fire. Captain Congreve, with two other officers* helped to hook a team into a limber and then to limber up a gun. Although wounded himself, seeing one of the officers fall, he went out with an RAMC Major* and brought him in. and W. Baptie (reg No. 43)

### William La Touche Congreve VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-la-touche-congreve/
Rank: Brevet Major; Unit: The Rifle Brigade. (Prince Consort's Own); Date of action: 6–20 July 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th October 1916.; Born: Born on 22nd March 1891 at Burton, Cheshire.; Died: Died on 20th July 1916 at Longueval, France. (killed in action).; Memorial: Corbie Communal Cemetery Extension, France; in Stow- by-Chartey Church, Staffordshire; Corbie Church, France and on the Rifle Brigade Memorial in Winchester Cathedral; Askin register no.: 242
Citation digest (Askin): During the period 6th/20th July, 1916 at Longueval, France, Major Congreve constantly inspired those around him by numerous acts of gallantry. As Brigade Major he not only conducted battalions up to their positions but when the brigade headquarters was heavily shelled he went out with the medical officer to remove the wounded to places of safety, although he himself was suffering from gas and other shell effects. He went down again on a subsequent occasion tending the wounded under heavy shell fire. Finally, on returning to the front line up to ascertain the position after an unsuccessful attack, he was shot and Died on instantly

### William Connolly VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-connolly/
Rank: Gunner; Unit: Bengal Horse Artillery; Date of action: 7 July 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 3rd September 1858.; Born: Born on in May 1817 at Liverpool, Lancashire.; Died: Died on 31st December 1891 at West Derby, Liverpool, Lancashire.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 243
Citation digest (Askin): On 7th July 1857 at Jhelum, India, during an engagement with the enemy, Gunner Connolly, acting as a second sponge-man, was felled by a musket ball through his thigh and although suffering severely from pain and loss of blood, he insisted on mounting his horse in the gun team and riding to the next position which the guns had taken up on retirement. He was again hit by a musket ball later the same morning but staggered to his feet and went on wielding his sponge with energy and courage, and encouraging another wounded man, until he was wounded yet again and fell unconscious

### John Connors VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-connors/
Rank: Private; Unit: 3rd Regiment. (East Kent Regiment (The Buffs); Date of action: 8 September 1855; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February 1857.; Born: Born on in October 1830 at Davaugh, Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland.; Died: Died on 29th January 1857 at Corfu.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 244
Citation digest (Askin): On 8th September, 1855 at Sebastopol, in the Crimea, Private Connors showed conspicuous gallantry at the assault on the Redan in personal conflict with the enemy. He rescued an officer of the 30th Regiment who were surrounded by Russians, by shooting one and bayoneting another

### John Augustus Conolly VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-augustus-conolly/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 49th Regiment (Royal Berkshire Regiment - - Princess Charlotte of Wales'); Date of action: 26 October 1854; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 5th May 1857; Born: Born on 30th May 1829 at Cliff, Ballyshannon, County Donegal,; Died: Died on 23rd December 1888 at Curragh, County Kildare, Ireland.; Memorial: grave in Mount Jerome Cemetery, Dublin; Medal held by: the Guards Regimental HQ; Askin register no.: 245
Citation digest (Askin): On 26th October 1854 in the Crimea, an attack by the Russians was repulsed and the enemy fell back pursued by men of the 49th Regiment, led by Lieutenant Connolly, whose gallant behaviour was most conspicuous in this action. He ultimately fell, dangerously wounded, while in personal encounter with several Russians, in defence of his post

### John Cook VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-cook/
Rank: Captain; Unit: Bengal Staff Corps and 5th Gurkha Rifles; Date of action: 2 December 1878; Conflict: Second Afghan War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 18th March 1879.; Born: Born on 28th August 1843 in Edinburgh, Scotland.; Died: Died on 19th December 1879 at Sherpur, Afghanistan.; Memorial: the Sanctum Crypt, St Luje's Church, Chelsea, London; Askin register no.: 246
Citation digest (Askin): On 2 December 1878 at the Peiwar Kotal,* Captain Cook, through heavy fire, charged out of the entrenchments with such impetuosity that the enemy broke and fled.at the close of the mélée, seeing that a major was in personal conflict with an Afghan soldier, Captain Cook distracted attention to himself and a hand-to-hand encounter ensued, during which both men fell to the ground. The Afghan siezed the captain's arm in his teeth until the struggle was ended by the man being shot in the head

### Walter Cook VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/walter-cook/
Rank: Private; Unit: 42nd Regiment (The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders); Date of action: 15 January 1859; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 18th June 1859.; Born: Born on in 1834 at Cripplegate, London.; Died: Died on around 1864, believed drowned in the River Pavi, Punjab,; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 247
Citation digest (Askin): On 15th January 1859 at Maylah Ghat, India, when the fighting was most severe and the few men of the 42nd Regiment were skirmishing so close to the enemy (who were in great number) that some of them were wounded by sword cuts, the only officer was severely wounded and the colour-sergeant was killed. Private Cook and another private* immediately went to the front and took a prominent part in directing the company and displayed a courage, coolness and discipline which was the admiration of all who witnessed it

### Thomas Cooke VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/thomas-cooke/
Rank: Private; Unit: 8th Battalion (Victoria) Australian Imperial Force; Date of action: 24–25 July 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 9th September 1916.; Born: Born on 5th July 1881 at Kaikoura, Marlborough, New Zealand.; Died: Died on 28th July 1916 at Pozieres, France. (killed in action).; Memorial: Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, France and on the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia; Askin register no.: 248
Citation digest (Askin): On 24th/25th July, 1916 at Pozieres, France, after a Lewis gun had been disabled, Private Cooke was ordered to take his gun to a dangerous part of the line. He did fine work, but came under very heavy fire, and finally he was the only man left. He still stuck to his post and continued to fire, but when assistance finally arrived he was found dead beside his gun

### Edgar Christopher Cookson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/edgar-christopher-cookson/
Rank: Lieutenant Commander; Unit: Royal Navy; Date of action: 28 September 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 21st January 1916.; Born: Born on 13th December 1883 at Tranmere, Cheshire.; Died: Died on 28th September 1915 near Kut-el-Amara, Mesopotamia. (killed; Memorial: grave in Amara War Cemetery, Iraq and on Chatham Naval Memorial; Askin register no.: 249
Citation digest (Askin): On 28th September 1915 during the advance on Kut-el-Amara, Mesopotamia, HMS Comet commanded by Lieutenant Commander Cookson, and other armed vessels, were ordered, if possible, to destroy an obstruction which had been placed across the river by the Turks. When they approached, very heavy rifle and machine-gun fire was opened on them, and an attempt to sink the centre dhow by gunfire having failed Lieutenant Commander Cookson ran Comet alongside and he himself jumped on the dhow with an axe and tried to cut the cables connecting it with the other two craft forming the obstruction. He was shot several times and Died on within a few minutes

### Edward Cooper VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/edward-cooper/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 12 Battalion. The King's Royal Rifle Corps; Date of action: 16 August 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 14th September, 1917.; Born: Born on 4th May 1896 at Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham.; Died: Died on 19th August 1985 at Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham.; Memorial: Stockton-on-Tees public library; Askin register no.: 250
Citation digest (Askin): On 16th August, 1917 at Langemarck, Belgium, enemy machine guns from concrete blockhouse 250 yards away was holding up the advance of the Battalion on the left and also causing heavy casualties to Sergeant Cooper's own Battalion. With four men he rushed towards the Blockhouse, but although they fired at the garrison at very close range (100 yards) the machine guns were not silenced, so Sergeant Cooper ran straight at them and fired his revolver into an opening in the Blockhouse. The machine guns ceased firing and the garrison surrendered. Seven machine guns and 45 prisoners were captured

### Henry Cooper VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/henry-cooper/
Rank: Boatswain; Unit: Royal Navy; Date of action: 3 June 1855; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February 1857.; Born: Born on in 1825 at Devonport, Devon.; Died: Died on 15th July 1893 at Torpoint, Cornwall.; Memorial: grave in Antony Churchyard, Torpoint, Cornwall; Askin register no.: 251
Citation digest (Askin): On 3rd June 1855 at Taganrog, Sea of Azov, Crimea, Boatswain Cooper of HMS Miranda, together with a Lieutenant * landed while the town was actually under bombardment by the Allied Squadron. It was garrisoned by 3,000 Russian troops, but the two men landed at several places and set fire to government buildings and destroyed enemy equipment and arms. They were under fire themselves for most of the time

### James Cooper VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-cooper/
Rank: Private; Unit: 2nd Battalion 24th Regiment (South Wales Borderers); Date of action: 7 May 1867; Conflict: Andaman Islands Expedition; Gazette: London Gazetted on 17th December, 1867.; Born: Born on in 1840 at Birmingham.; Died: Died on 9th August 1889 at Birmingham.; Memorial: grave in it Warstone Lane Cemetery, Warstone, Hockley, Birmingham; Askin register no.: 252
Citation digest (Askin): On the 7th May, 1867 at the Island of Little Andaman, Bay of Bengal, Private Cooper was one of a party of five * of the 2nd/24th Regiment who risked their lives in manning a boat and proceeding through dangerous surf to rescue some of their comrades who had been sent to the island to find out the fate of the Commander and seven of the crew, who had landed from the ship Assam valley and were feared murdered by the cannibalistic islanders. (reg No. 496) and T Murphy (reg No. 904)

### Frederick George Coppins VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/frederick-george-coppins/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 8th Battalion Manitoba Regiment C E F; Date of action: 9 August 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 27th September 1918.; Born: Born on 25th October 1889 at London.; Died: Died on 13th March 1963 at Livermore, California, USA.; Memorial: Greenlawn Cemetery, Colma, near San Francisco, California, USA; Askin register no.: 254
Citation digest (Askin): On 9th August, 1918 at Hackett Woods, near Amiens, France, Corporal Coppins' platoon came unexpectedly under fire of numerous machine guns. It was not possible to advance or retire and there was no cover. Corporal Coppins, calling on four men to follow him, leapt forward in the face of intense machine-gun fire and rushed straight for the guns. The four men with him were killed and he was wounded, but going on alone, he killed the operator of the first gun and three of the crew and took four prisoners. Despite his wound, he then continued with his platoon to the final objective

### Frederick Corbett VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/frederick-corbett/
Rank: Private; Unit: 3rd Battalion. The King's Royal Rifle Corps; Date of action: 5 August 1882; Conflict: Occupation of Egypt; Gazette: London Gazetted on 16th February 1883.; Born: Born on in 1856 at Camberwell, London.; Died: Died on a time after 1904 believed to be in London.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 255
Citation digest (Askin): On 5th August 1882 at Kafr Dowar, Egypt, during a reconnaissance, a lieutenant was mortally wounded--he fell in the open and there was no time to move him. Private Corbett therefore asked, and obtained permission to remain by him, and although under constant fire, he at once tried to stop the bleeding of the officer's wounds. When orders to retreat were received, Private Corbett helped to carry the officer off the field

### John Travers Cornwell VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-travers-cornwell/
Rank: Boy First Class; Unit: Royal Navy; Date of action: 31 May 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 15th September 1916.; Born: Born on: 8th January 1900 at Leyton,. Essex.; Died: Died on: 2nd June 1916. Grimsby, Lincolnshire.; Memorial: Manor Park Cememtery, Forest Gate, Essex; Jack Cornwell Cottage Homes, Hornchurch, Essex; at Chester Cathedral on the HMS Chester memorial; Askin register no.: 256
Citation digest (Askin): On 31 May 1916, at the Battle of Jutland, Boy First Class Cornwell of HMS Chester, was mortally wounded early in the battle, but remained standing alone at a most exposed post, quietly awaiting orders, until the end of the action, with the gun's crew dead and wounded around him

### Aubrey Cosens VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/aubrey-cosens/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: Queen's Own Rifles of Canada. Canadian Infantry Corps; Date of action: 22–23 February 1945; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 22nd May, 1945.; Born: Born on 21st May, 1921 at Latchford, Ontario, Canada.; Died: Died on 26th February, 1945 at Mooshof, Holland. (killed in action); Memorial: Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery, Nijmegen, Holland; Askin register no.: 257
Citation digest (Askin): On the night of 25th/26th February, 1945 at Mooshof, Holland, Sergeant Cosens assumed command of the four survivors of his platoon whom he placed in position to give him covering fire and then, running forward alone to a tank, took up an exposed position in front of the turret and directed its fire. When a further counter-attack had been repulsed and, on his orders, the tank had rammed some farm buildings, he went in alone, killing several of the defenders and taking the rest prisoners. He then dealt similarly with the occupants of two more buildings, but soon afterwards was killed by a sniper

### William Cosgrove VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-cosgrove/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 1st Battalion Royal Munster Fusiliers; Date of action: 26 April 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 23rd August 1915.; Born: Born 1st October, 1888 at Aghada, County Cork, Ireland.; Died: Died on 14th July, 1936 at Millbank, London.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 258
Citation digest (Askin): On 26th April, 1915, east of Cape Helles, Gallipoli, Corporal COSGROVE led his section during the attack on the Turkish position. The corporal pulled down the posts of the enemy's high wire entanglements single-handed, not withstanding the terrific fire from both front and flanks. This action greatly assisted in the successful clearing of the heights

### Edmond William Costello VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/edmond-william-costello/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 22nd Punjab Infantry, Indian Army; Date of action: 26 July 1897; Conflict: Siege of Malakand; Gazette: London Gazetted on 9th November, 1897.; Born: Born on 7th August 1873 at Sheikhbudia, North West Frontier, India.; Died: Died on 7th June, 1949 at Eastbourne, Sussex.; Memorial: St Mark's Church, Hadlow Down, Sussex; Askin register no.: 259
Citation digest (Askin): On 26th July, 1897 at Malakand on the Indian frontier, Lieutenant COSTELLO went out from the hospital enclosure and with the assistance of two Sepoys, brought in a wounded lance- havildar who was lying 60 yards away, in the open, on the football ground. This ground was at the time overrun with swordsmen and swept by heavy fire from both the enemy and our own men who were holding the Sapper lines

### William Reginald Cotter VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-reginald-cotter/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 6th Battalion, East Kent Regiment (The Buffs); Date of action: 6 March 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 30th March 1916.; Born: Born in March 1883 (actual date not known) at Folkestone, Kent.; Died: Died on 14th March, 1916 at Lillers, France. (died of wounds).; Memorial: at Lillers Communal Cemetery, France and on the War Memorial, Sandgate, Kent; Askin register no.: 260
Citation digest (Askin): On 6th March, 1916, near the Hohenzollern Redoubt, France, Corporal Cotter's leg was blown off at the knee and he was also wounded in both arms. He nevertheless made his way unaided for 50 yards up to a crater, steadied the men who were holding it, controlled their fire, issued orders and altered their disposition to meet a fresh counter-attack. For two hours he held his position and only allowed his wounds to be roughly dressed when the attack had quietened down. He could not be moved back for 14 hours and during all this time he had a cheery word for everyone

### Cornelius Coughlan* VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/cornelius-coughlan/
Rank: Colour-Sergeant; Unit: 75th Regiment. (Gordon Highlanders); Date of action: 8 June 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 11th November, 1862.; Born: Born on 27th June 1828 at Eyrecourt, County Galway, Ireland.; Died: Died on 14th February, 1915 at Westport, County Mayo, Ireland.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 261
Citation digest (Askin): On 8th June, 1857 at Delhi, India, Colour-Sergeant COUGHLAN gallantly ventured under heavy fire, with three others, into a serai* occupied by the enemy in great numbers and rescued a private of their Regiment who was severely wounded. On 18th July he encouraged a party to charge down a lane lined on each side with huts and raked by crossfire. He went with the party into an enclosure filled with the enemy and accounted for all of them. He then returned under crossfire to collect dhoolies and carry off the wounded

### Gustavus Hamilton Blenkinsopp Coulson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/gustavus-hamilton-blenkinsopp-coulson/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 1st Battalion, King's Own Scottish Borderers; Date of action: 18 May 1901; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 8th August, 1902.; Born: Born on 1st April 1879 at Wimbledon, Surrey.; Died: Died on 18th May, 1901 at Lambrachfontein, South Africa. (Killed; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 262
Citation digest (Askin): On 18th May 1901 at Lambrachfontein, South Africa, during a rearguard action in which Lieutenant COULSON rallied his men and saved the guns, a corporal who was the lieutenants servant, had his horse shot. Lieutenant Coulson, seeing this, dismounted and took the man up on his own horse, but after a short distance the horse was wounded and both riders were brought to the ground. Lieutenant COULSON then told a corporal to get along with the wounded horse as best he could, while he, the lieutenant, would look after himself. He was, however, mortally wounded almost at once

### Jack Thomas Counter VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/jack-thomas-counter/
Rank: Private; Unit: 1st Battalion, King's (Liverpool) Regiment; Date of action: 16 April 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted upon 22nd May, 1918.; Born: Born on 3rd November, 1898 at Blandford Forum, Dorset.; Died: Died on 16th September 1970 at Blandford Forum, Dorset.; Askin register no.: 263
Citation digest (Askin): On 16th April, 1918 near Boisieux St. Marc, France, it was necessary for information to be obtained from the front line and the only way to get it was over ground with no cover and in full view of the enemy. A small party tried without success, followed by six men, singly, each one being killed in the attempt. Private Counter then volunteered and, going out under terrific fire, got through and returned with vital information which enabled his commanding officer to organise and launch the final successful counter-attack. Subsequently he also carried five messages across the open under heavy artillery barrage to company headquarters

### Gabriel George Coury VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/gabriel-george-coury/
Rank: Second Lieutenant; Unit: 3rd Battalion, South Lancashire Regiment * attached to the 1st/4th Battalion; Date of action: 8 August 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th October, 1916.; Born: Born on 13th June, 1896 at Liverpool, Lancashire.; Died: Died on 23rd February, 1956 at Liverpool, Lancashire.; Memorial: at burial ground at Church of St Peter and St Paul, Crosby, Liverpool; Askin register no.: 264
Citation digest (Askin): Born 8th August, 1916 near Arrow Head Copse, France, Second Lieutenant Coury was in command of two platoons ordered to dig a communication trench. By his fine example and utter contempt of danger he kept up the spirits of his men and completed his task under intense fire. Later when his battalion had suffered severe casualties and the commanding officer had been wounded he went out in broad daylight in full view of the enemy, found his commanding officer and brought him back to the new advanced trench over ground swept by machine-gun fire

### Charles Harry Coverdale VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/charles-harry-coverdale/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 11th Battalion, Manchester Regiment; Date of action: 4 October 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 18th December, 1917.; Born: Born on 21st April, 1888 at Manchester, Lancashire.; Died: Died on 20th November 1955.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 265
Citation digest (Askin): On 4th October 1917 south-west of Poelcappelle, Belgium, when close to the objective Sergeant COVERDALE disposed of three snipers. He then rushed two machine-guns, killing or wounding the teams. He subsequently reorganised his platoon in order to capture another position, but after getting within 100 yards of it was held up by our own barrage and had to return. Later he went out again with five men to capture the position, but when he saw a considerable number of the enemy advancing, withdrew his detachment man by man, he himself being the last to retire

### Charles Henry Cowley VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/charles-henry-cowley/
Rank: Lieutenant Commander; Unit: Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve; Date of action: 24–25 April 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 2nd February 1917.; Born: Born on 21st February, 1872 at Baghdad, Mesopotamia. (Iraq.).; Died: Died on 25th April, 1916 near Kut-el-Amara, Mesopotamia. (believed; Memorial: on Basra Memorial, Iraq; Askin register no.: 266
Citation digest (Askin): On the night of 24th/25th April, 1916 in Mesopotamia, an attempt was made to reprovision the forces besieged at Kut-el-Amara. Lieutenant Commander COWLEY, with a Lieutenant *, a sub-lieutenant and 12 ratings, started off with 270 tons of stores up the River Tigris. Unfortunately SS Julnar was attacked almost at once by Turkish machine guns and artillery. At Magasis, steel hawsers stretched across the River halted the expedition, the enemy opened fire at point-blank range and Julnar's Bridge was smashed, and Julnar's Commander was killed: also or several of his crew. Lieutenant Commander COWLEY was taken prisoner with the other survivors and was almost certainly executed by the Turks

### Christopher Augustus Cox VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/christopher-augustus-cox/
Rank: Private; Unit: 7th Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment; Date of action: 13 March 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 11th May, 1917.; Born: Born on 25th December 1889 at Kings Langley, Hertfordshire.; Died: Died on 24th August, 1959 at Kings Langley, Hertfordshire.; Memorial: at Kings Langley Cemetery; Askin register no.: 267
Citation digest (Askin): One 13th March 1917 at Achiet-le-Grand, France during an attack by the Battalion, the front wave was checked by heavy artillery and machine-gun fire and the whole line had to take shelter in shell holes to avoid annihilation. Private Cox, a stretcher bearer, went out over fire-swept ground and, single-handed, rescued four men. Having collected the wounded of his own Battalion he then helped to bring in the wounded of the adjoining Battalion. On two subsequent days he carried out some work with complete disregard of his own safety

### James Craig VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-craig/
Rank: Colour-Sergeant; Unit: Scots (Fusilier) Guards; Date of action: 6 September 1855; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 20th November, 1857; Born: Born 10th September 1824 in the parish of St Martin's at Perth,; Died: Died on 18th March, 1861 at Port Elizabeth, South Africa.; Memorial: at St Mary's Cemetery, South End, Port Elizabeth, South Africa; Medal held by: the Guards Regimental HQ; Askin register no.: 268
Citation digest (Askin): On 6th September, 1855 at Sebastopol, Crimea, Colour-Sergeant Craig Volunteered and personally collected other volunteers, to go out under heavy fire to look for a captain of his regiment who was supposed to be wounded. Sergeant Craig brought in the body of that officer who me found dead, and while doing so was himself wounded

### James Manson Craig VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-manson-craig/
Rank: Second Lieutenant; Unit: 1st/4th Battalion, Royal Scots Fusiliers attached to 1st/5th Battalion; Gazette: London Gazetted on 2nd August, 1917.; Born: Born on 5th March 1896 at Comrie, Perthshire, Scotland.; Died: Died on 19th February, 1970 at Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 269
Citation digest (Askin): On 5th June 1917 in Egypt, an advanced post having been rushed by the enemy, Second Lieutenant Craig immediately organised a rescue party and after tracking the enemy back to his trenches, set his party to work removing the dead and wounded under heavy rifle and machine-gun fire. An NCO was wounded and a medical officer who went to his aid was also wounded. Second Lieutenant Craig went out at once and got the NCO under cover, but while taking the medical officer to shelter was himself wounded. Nevertheless the rescue was effected, and he then scooped cover for the wounded, thus saving their lives

### John Craig VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-craig/
Rank: Second Lieutenant; Unit: Royal Scots Fusiliers; Date of action: 5 June 1917; Conflict: First World War

### Harry George Crandon VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/harry-george-crandon/
Rank: Private; Unit: 18th Hussars (Queen Mary's Own); Date of action: 4 July 1901; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 18th October, 1901.; Born: Born on 12th February 1874 at Wells, Somerset.; Died: Died on 2nd January 1953 at Manchester, Lancashire.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 270
Citation digest (Askin): On 4th July, 1901 at Springbok Laagte, South Africa, Private Crandon rode back to help another private who was wounded and whose horse became disabled. Private Crandon gave up his horse to the wounded man so that he could reach shelter, and followed on foot, having run 1,100 yards, all the time under fire

### Garrett Creagh VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/garrett-creagh/
Rank: Captain; Unit: Bombay Staff Corps; Date of action: 21 April 1879; Conflict: Second Afghan War

### O'Moore Creagh VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/o-moore-creagh/
Rank: Captain; Unit: Bombay Staff Corps, Indian Army; Born: Born on 2nd April, 1848 at Cahirbane, County Clare, Ireland.; Died: Died on 9th August 1923 at South Kensington, London.; Memorial: at East Sheen Cemetery, Surrey; Askin register no.: 271
Citation digest (Askin): On 12th/22nd April, 1879 at it Kam Dakka, on the Kabul River *, Captain CREAGH, who had been ordered to take a detachment of 150 men to protect the village against a threatened incursion of the Mohmands, had to repel an attack by about 1500 of the enemy. The inhabitants of Kam Dakka joined with the Mohmands and Captain CREAGH's force was compelled to retire, so he took up a position in a cemetery and held it, repulsing repeated attacks with the bayonet until a relief force arrived, when the enemy was finally routed and many of them were driven into the river

### Thomas Joseph Crean VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/thomas-joseph-crean/
Rank: Surgeon Captain; Unit: 1st Imperial Light Horse (Natal); Date of action: 18 December 1901; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted or on 15th November, 1918.; Born: Born on 19th April, 1873 at Dublin, Ireland.; Died: Died on 25th March 1923 at London.; Memorial: at St Mary's Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kensal Green, London. Memorial on grave at Soldier's Cemetery, Waikumete, Auckland and the Headquarters of Dunedin RSA., New Zealand; Askin register no.: 272
Citation digest (Askin): On 18th December, 1901, during the action at Tygerkloof Spruit, South Africa, Surgeon Captain CREAN, although wounded himself, continued to attend to the wounded in the firing line, under a very heavy fire at only 150 yards range. He did not stop until hit a second time, and, as it was first thought, mortally wounded. On 30th September, 1918 at Crevcoeur, France, Private CRICHTON, although wounded in the foot, stayed. with the advancing troops despite difficult canal and River obstacles. When his platoon was forced back by a counter attack he succeeded in carrying a message which involved swimming a river and crossing an area swept by machine-gun fire. Subsequently he rejoined his platoon and later undertook on his own initiative to save a bridge which had been mined. Under close fire he managed to remove the charges, returning with the fuses and detonators

### James Crichton VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-crichton/
Rank: Private; Unit: Auckland Infantry Regiment; Date of action: 30 September 1918; Conflict: First World War

### John Crimmin VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-crimmin/
Rank: Surgeon; Unit: Bombay Medical Service, Indian Army; Date of action: 1 January 1889; Conflict: British rule in Burma; Gazette: London Gazetted on 17th September, 1889.; Born: Born on 19th March 1859 at Dublin, Ireland.; Died: Died on 20th February, 1945 at Wells, Somerset.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 274
Citation digest (Askin): On 1st January, 1889, in the action near Lwekaw, Eastern Karenni, Burma a lieutenant and four men charged into a large body of the enemy and two men were wounded. Surgeon Crimmin attending one of them under enemy fire and he then joined the firing line and helped in driving the enemy from small clumps of trees where they had taken shelter. Later while Surgeon Crimmin was attending a wounded man several of the enemy rushed out at him. He thrust his sword through one of them, attacked a second and a third dropped from the fire of a Sepoy. The remainder fled

### Thomas Crisp VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/thomas-crisp/
Rank: Skipper; Unit: Royal Naval Reserve; Date of action: 15 August 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 2nd November, 1917.; Born: Born on 28th April, 1876 at Lowestoft, Suffolk.; Died: Died on 15th August, 1917 in the North Sea.; Memorial: On a bell at St Margaret's Church, Lowestoft and on Chatham Memorial; Askin register no.: 275
Citation digest (Askin): On 15th August, 1917 in the North Sea, Skipper Crisp of HM Armed Smack NELSON was below packing fish when a German submarine opened fire. The skipper cleared Nelson for action just as a shell hit her below the waterline and another shell passed through the ship, mortally wounding the skipper, who, went on directing operations. He gave the order to abandon ship but he himself was too badly injured to be moved and went down with NELSON

### John Bernard Croak VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-bernard-croak/
Rank: Private; Unit: 13th Battalion, Quebec Regiment, Canadian Expeditionary Force. (Royal Highlanders of Canada); Date of action: 8 August 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 27th September, 1918.; Born: Born on 18th May 1892 at Little Bay, Newfoundland.; Died: Died on 8th August, 1918 near Amiens, France. (died in action; Memorial: at Hangard Wood British Cemetery, France; Askin register no.: 276
Citation digest (Askin): On 8th August, 1918 at Amiens, France, Private Croak, having become separated from his section, encountered a machine-gun which he bombed and silenced, taking the gun and crew prisoners. Shortly afterwards he was severely wounded but refusing to give in, rejoined his platoon. When several more machine guns at a strong point were encountered, the private, seeing an opportunity, dashed forward, followed almost immediately by the rest of the platoon in a brilliant charge. He was the first to arrive at the trench line into which he led his men, bayoneting or capturing the entire garrison. He was again wounded and died almost at once

### Arthur Henry Cross VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/arthur-henry-cross/
Rank: Lance-Corporal; Unit: 40th Battalion, Machine-Gun Corps; Date of action: 25 March 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 4th June, 1918.; Born: Born on 13th December, 1884 at Shipdham, Thetford, Norfolk.; Died: Died on 23rd November, 1965 at Lambeth, London.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 277
Citation digest (Askin): On 25th March 1918 at Ervillers, France, Lance-Corporal Cross volunteered to make a reconnaissance of the position of two machine-guns which had been captured by the enemy. He went alone to the enemy trench and with his revolver forced seven of the enemy to surrender and to carry their guns with the tripods and ammunition to our lines. He then handed over the prisoners and collected teams for his guns which he brought into action immediately, annihilating a very heavy attack by the enemy

### John James Crowe VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-james-crowe/
Rank: Second Lieutenant; Unit: 2nd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment; Date of action: 14 April 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 28th June, 1918.; Born: Born on 20th December, 1876 at Devonport, Devon.; Died: Died on 2nd March, 1965 at Brighton, Sussex.; Askin register no.: 278
Citation digest (Askin): On 14th April, 1918 at Neuve Eglise, Belgium, when the enemy, having attacked a post in a village, broke past on the high ground and established a machine-gun and snipers, Second Lieutenant CROWE, with two NCOs and seven men twice engaged the enemy who on each occasioned withdrew into the village, followed by the Lieutenant firing on them. On the second occasion, taking only two men, he attacked two enemy machine guns and killing both gunners and several more of the enemy. The remainder withdrew and he captured the two guns

### Joseph Petrus Hendrick Crowe VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/joseph-petrus-hendrick-crowe/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 78th Regiment. (Seaforth Highlanders). (Duke of Albany's Ross-shire Buffs); Date of action: 12 August 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 15th January 1858.; Born: Born on the 12th January, 1826 at Uitenhage, The Cape, South Africa.; Died: Died on 12th April, 1876 at Penge, London.; Memorial: at West Norwood Cemetery, London. On the 5th February 1977 his body was exhumed and re-interred at his birthplace, Uitenhage, South Africa; Askin register no.: 279
Citation digest (Askin): On 12th August, 1857 at Boursekee Chowkee, the entrenched village in front of Busherutgunge, India, the Redoubt was occupied by the enemy who were causing heavy casualties among the 78th Regiment. It was decided to take the place by storm, and the Highlanders dashed forward, Lieutenant CROWE being the first in, followed by his men. In less than a minute the Redoubt was captured

### John Alexander Cruickshank VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-alexander-cruickshank/
Rank: Flying Officer; Unit: 210 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve; Date of action: 17–18 July 1944; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 1st September, 1944.; Born: Born on 20th May, 1920 at Aberdeen, Scotland.; Askin register no.: 280
Citation digest (Askin): On 17th/18th July, 1944 Flying Officer Cruikshank, on an anti-submarine patrol in northern waters was attacking a U-boat in a hail of a flak shells when one burst inside the aircraft, causing a great deal of damage. One member of the crew was killed and two wounded, and although he too had been hit * Flying Officer Cruikshank went in again, releasing his depth charges, which straddled a U-boat perfectly, and it sank. On the hazardous five and a half hour return journey the Flying Officer several times lost consciousness, but insisted on helping to land the Catalina

### Robert Edward Cruickshank VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/robert-edward-cruickshank/
Rank: Private; Unit: 2nd/14th Battalion *, London Regiment. (London Scottish); Date of action: 1 May 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 21st June, 1918.; Born: Born on 17th June 1888 at Winnipeg, Canada.; Died: Died on 1st September, 1961 at Blaby, Leicestershire.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 281
Citation digest (Askin): On 1st May 1918 east of Jordan, Palestine, Private Cruikshank volunteered to take a message to companyheadquarters from his platoon which was in the bottom of a Wadi, with its officer and most of the men casualties. He rushed up the slopes but was hit, tried again and was again wounded. After his wounds had been dressed, he tried yet again, but was so badly wounded that he could make no further attempt. He lay all day in a dangerous position, being sniped at and wounded where he lay, but displayed great endurance and was cheerful and uncomplaining throughout

### Victor Alexander Charles Crutchley VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/victor-alexander-charles-crutchley/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Royal Navy; Date of action: 9 May 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 28th August, 1918.; Born: Born on 2nd November, 1893 at London.; Died: Died on 24th January, 1986 at Mappercombe, Nettleton, Bridport,; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 282
Citation digest (Askin): On 9th/10th May 1918 at Ostend, Belgium, Lieutenant Crutchley took command of HMS Vindictive when the commanding officer had been killed and the second in command seriously wounded. He displayed great gallantry and seamanship both in Vindictive and ML254 which rescued the crew after the former vessel had been sunk between the Piers of Ostend harbour. He also took command of ML254 when the commanding officer of that vessel had collapsed from his wounds Crutchley kept her afloat until HMS Warwick came to the rescue

### William George Cubitt VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-george-cubitt/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 13th Bengal Native Infantry; Date of action: 30 June 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted 18th June, 1859.; Born: Born on 19th October, 1835 at Calcutta, India.; Died: Died on 23rd January, 1903 at Camberley, Surrey.; Memorial: in St Peter's Churchyard, Frimley, Surrey; Askin register no.: 283
Citation digest (Askin): On 30th June 1857 during the retreat from Chinhut, India, Lieutenant Cubitt saved the lives of three men of the 32nd Regiment at the risk of his own

### Arthur Edward Cumming VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/arthur-edward-cumming/
Rank: Lieutenant-Colonel (later Brigadier); Unit: Commanding the 2nd/12th Battalion Frontier Force Regiment, Indian Army; Date of action: 3 January 1942; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: Gazetted: 20th February 1942.; Born: Born on 18th June 1896 at Karachi, India.; Died: Died on 10th April 1971 at Edinburgh.; Memorial: Sanctum Crypt, St Luke's Church, Chelsea, London; Askin register no.: 284
Citation digest (Askin): One 3rd January, 1942 near Kuantan, Malaya, the Japanese and made a furious attack on the battalion and a strong enemy force penetrated the position. Lieutenant Colonel Cumming, with a small party of men immediately led a counter-attack and although all his men became casualties and he himself had two bayonet wounds in the stomach he managed to restore the situation sufficiently for the major portion of his battalion and its vehicles to be withdrawn. Later he drove in a carrier under very heavy fire, collecting isolated detachments of his men and was again wounded. His gallant actions helped the brigade had to withdraw safely

### William James Montgomery Cuninghame VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-james-montgomery-cuninghame/
Rank: Lieutenant (later Colonel); Unit: 1st Battalion The Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own); Date of action: 20 November 1854; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: Gazetted: 24th February 1857.; Born: Born on 20th May 1834 at Ayr, Scotland.; Died: Died on 11th November 1897 at Gunton, Suffolk.; Memorial: Kirkmichael Churchyard, Ayr, Scotland and on the Rifle Brigade Memorial, Winchester Cathedral; Askin register no.: 285
Citation digest (Askin): On 20th November, 1854 in the Crimea, Lieutenant Cuninghame, with another Lieutenant * was with a party detailed to drive the Russians from some rifle pits. Advancing on the pits after dark they launched a surprise attack and drove the Russian Riflemen from their cover, but in the fierce fighting which ensued the officer in command of the party was killed. The two lieutenants, however, maintained their advantage, withstood all attacks from the enemy during the night and held position until relieved next day. He was a Member if Parliament for the period 1874-80 representing Ayr, Scotland

### John Cunningham VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-cunningham/
Rank: Private; Unit: 12th (S) Battalion The East Yorkshire Regiment; Date of action: 13 November 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 13th January 1917.; Born: Born on: 28th June 1897 at Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire.; Died: Died on: 21st February 1941 at Hull, Yorkshire.; Askin register no.: 286
Citation digest (Askin): For most conspicuous bravery and resource during operations, On 13th November 1916 opposite Hebuterne Section, France, after the enemy's front line had been captured, Private Cunningham went with a bombing section up a communication trench where much opposition was met and all the rest of the section were either killed or wounded. Collecting all the bombs from the casualties Private Cunningham went on alone and when he had used up all the bombs he had he returned for a fresh supply and again went up the communication trench where he met a party of 10 Germans. He killed all 10 and cleared the trench up to the new line. His conduct throughout the day was magnificent

### John Cunningham VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-cunningham-287/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 2nd Battalion, Prince of Wales Leinster Regiment; Date of action: 12 April 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 8th June, 1917.; Born: Born on 22nd October, 1890 at Thurles, Tipperary, Ireland.; Memorial: at Barlin Communal Cemetery, France and in St Mary's Church, Thurles, Tipperary, Ireland; Askin register no.: 287
Citation digest (Askin): On 12th April, 1917 at Bois-en-Hache, near Barlin, France, Corporal Cunningham was in command of a Lewis gun section which came under a very heavy enfilade fire. Although wounded, he succeeded, almost alone, in reaching the objective with his gun which he got into action in spite of much opposition. When counter-attacked by a party of 20 Germans, he exhausted his ammunition against them and then started throwing bombs. He was wounded again and fell, but picked himself up and continued to fight single-handed with the enemy until his bombs were finished. He later died from the effects of his wounds

### William Matthew Currey VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-matthew-currey/
Rank: Private; Unit: 53rd Battalion (New South Wales) Australian Imperial Force; Date of action: 1 September 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on: 14th December, 1918; Born: Born on 19th September 1895 at Wallsend, Newcastle, New South; Died: Died on 30th April 1948 at New South Wales, Australia.; Memorial: Woronoro Crematorium, Sydney and the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia; Medal held by: the Australian War Memorial, Canberra,; Askin register no.: 289
Citation digest (Askin): On 1st September, 1918 in the attack on Peronne, France, Private Currey rushed forward under heavy machine-gun fire and captured single handed a 77mm field gun which had been holding up the advance, killing all the crew. Later, when the advance was checked by an enemy strong point he crept round the flank and engaged the post with a Lewis gun, then rushed it, causing many casualties. Subsequently he volunteered to carry orders for withdrawal to an isolated company, doing so under heavy fire and bringing back valuable information

### David Vivien Currie VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/david-vivien-currie/
Rank: Major (later Lieutenant-Colonel); Unit: 29th Canadian Armoured Reconnaissance Regiment. Canadian Armoured Corps. (the South Alberta Regiment); Date of action: 18–20 August 1944; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: Gazetted: 27th November, 1944.; Born: Born on 8th July 1912 at Sutherland, Saskatchewan, Canada.; Died: Died on 24th June 1986 at Ottawa, Canada.; Memorial: Greenwood cemetery, Owen Sound , Ontario; Askin register no.: 290
Citation digest (Askin): During the period 18th/20th August, 1944 at the Battle of Falaise, Normandy, Major Currie was in command of a small mixed force of tanks, self-propelled anti-tank guns and infantry which had been ordered to cut one of the main escape routes. Having attacked the village of St. Lambert-sur-Dives and consolidated a position halfway inside it, for 36 hours he repulsed repeated enemy attacks. Despite heavy casualties Major Currie never considered the possibility of failure and in the final assault seven enemy tanks 12, 88 mm guns and 40 vehicles were destroyed, 300 Germans were killed, 500 wounded and 1,100 captured.. The remnants of two German armies were thus denied this escape route

### Albert Edward Curtis VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/albert-edward-curtis/
Rank: Private; Unit: 2nd Battalion, East Surrey Regiment; Date of action: 23 February 1900; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 15th January 1901.; Born: Born on 6th January, 1866 at Guildford, Surrey.; Died: Died on 28th March, 1940 at Barnet, Hertfordshire.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 291
Citation digest (Askin): On 23rd February, 1900 at Onderbank Spruit, South Africa, a Colonel lay all day in an open space under close fire from the enemy who fired on any man that moved. The colonel was wounded eight or nine times. Private CURTIS after several attempts, managed to reach him, bound his wounds and gave him his own flask, all under heavy fire. He then, with the assistance of another man, tried to move the wounded officer who, fearing the both men would be killed, told them to leave him. This they refused to do, and eventually managed to carried him to safety

### Henry Curtis VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/henry-curtis/
Rank: Boatswain's Mate; Unit: Royal Navy. (Naval Brigade); Date of action: 18 June 1855; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24 February 1857.; Born: Born on 21st December 1822 at Romsey, Hampshire..; Died: Died on 23rd November 1896 at Portsmouth, Hampshire..; Memorial: stone at Kingston Road Cemetery, Portsmouth. grave has been re-used for another lady, a Mrs Popodopolous. The latter's family have agreed to have her name on the new stone that has been erected in his honour, along with Henry and Mrs Curtis; Askin register no.: 292
Citation digest (Askin): On 18 June 1855, in the Crimea, immediately after the assault on Sebastopol a soldier of the 57th Regiment, who had been wounded in both legs, was observed sitting up and calling for help. At once the second-in-command of the scaling party, another seaman and Boatswain's Mate Curtis left the shelter of their battery works and ran forward a distance of 70 yards, across open ground, through heavy gunfire and succeeded in carrying the wounded man to safety. (See Raby 1014 and Taylor 1204) Henry CURTIS was awarded the Victoria Cross along with Lieutenant Henry James RABY later to be a Rear-Admiral, and Captain of the Forecastle John TAYLOR all of the Royal Navy (Naval Brigade}. They, without thought for their own safety, had run, under heavy gunfire, across 70 yards of open ground to rescue a soldier who had been shot in both legs. All three were decorated by Her Majesty Queen Victoria at the first Presentation of that Medal at a ceremony held on Hyde Park on the 28th June 1857. Lieutenant Raby being the first man ever to be decorated with the VC, although he was not the first to win it. That honour went to Mate Charles Davis LUCAS of the Royal Navy whose act of bravery took place on the 21st of June 1854. (Before the medal had been inaugurated) . Henry Curtis Died on at Buckland, Portsmouth on the 23rd November 1896, one month before his 74th Birthday. He was buried in Kingston Road Cemetery in the same grave as his wife. Unfortunately his

### Horace Augustus Curtis VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/horace-augustus-curtis/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 2nd Battalion, Royal Dublin Fusiliers; Date of action: 18 October 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 6th January, 1919.; Born: Born on 7th March, 1891 at St Antony-in-Roseland, Cornwall.; Died: Died 11th July 1968 at at Redruth, Cornwall.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 293
Citation digest (Askin): On 18th October 1918 East of Le Cateau, France when his platoon was attacking and came unexpectedly under intense machine-gun fire, Sergeant Curtis realised that the guns must be silenced and went forward through our own barrage and the enemy fire. He killed and wounded the teams of two of the guns, whereupon the remaining four guns surrendered. He then turned his attention to a train loaded with reinforcements and succeeded in capturing 100 of the enemy before his comrades joined him

### Philip Kenneth Edward Curtis VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/philip-kenneth-edward-curtis/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry attached to 1st Battalion The Gloucestershire Regiment; Date of action: 22–23 April 1951; Conflict: Korean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 1st December 1953.; Born: Born on: 7th July 1926 at Devonport, Devon.; Died: Died on: 23rd April (St George's Day) 1951 at the Imjin River,; Memorial: United Nations Memorial Cemetery, Pusan, Korea and The Gloucestershire Regt. Memorial in Korea; Askin register no.: 294
Citation digest (Askin): On 22/23 April 1951 near the Imjin River, Korea, during a heavy enemy attack, No. 1 platoon under the command of Lieutenant Curtis, was ordered to carry out a counter-attack which was initially successful, but was eventually held up by heavy fire and grenandes. The lieutenant then ordered some of his men to give covering fire while he himself rushed the main position of resistance. In this charge he was severely wounded but he insisted on making a second attempt. While making another desperate charge he was killed within a few yards of his objective

### Arthur Roden Cutler VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/arthur-roden-cutler/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 2nd/5th Field Artillery, Australian Military Forces; Date of action: 19 June 1941 to 6 July 1941; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 28th November, 1941.; Born: Born on 24th May 1916 at Manly, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.; Askin register no.: 295
Citation digest (Askin): During 19th June/6th July, 1941 in the Merdjayoun-Damour area, Syria, Lieutenant Cutler's exploits included repairing a telephone line under heavy fire, repulsing enemy tank attacks, setting up an outpost to bring under fire a road used by the enemy and, with a 25-pound field gun, demolishing a post threatening our advance. Later at Damour, he was seriously wounded and when rescued 26 hours later his leg had to be amputated

### James Langley Dalton VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-langley-dalton/
Rank: Acting Assistant; Unit: Commissary. Commissariat and Transport Department; Date of action: 22–23 January 1879; Conflict: Zulu War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 17th November, 1879.; Born: Born in December 1832 (actual date not known) in London.; Died: Died on 8th January, 1887 at Port Elizabeth, South Africa.; Memorial: grave in Russell Road Cemetery, Port Elizabeth, South Africa; Askin register no.: 296
Citation digest (Askin): On 22nd January, 1879 at Rorke's Drift, Natal , South Africa, Acting Assistant Commissary Dalton actively superintended the work of defence and was amongst the foremost of those who received the first attack at the corner of the hospital, where the deadliness of his fire checked the mad rush of the enemy. He saved the life of a man in the Army Hospital Corps by shooting the Zulu who was attacking him. Although wounded himself this officer continued to give the same example of cool courage throughout the action

### Henry Dalziel VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/henry-dalziel/
Rank: Driver; Unit: 15th Battalion, (Queensland and Territories) Australian Imperial Force; Date of action: 4 July 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 17th August, 1918.; Born: Born on 18th February, 1893 at Irvinebank, Queensland, Australia.; Died: Died on 24th July, 1965 at Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.; Memorial: Mount Thomson Crematorium, Brisbane, and on the Australian War Memorial Canberra, Australia; Askin register no.: 297
Citation digest (Askin): On 4th July, 1918 at Hamel Wood, France, when determined resistance was coming from an enemy strong point which was also protected by a strong wire entanglements, Private Dalziel, armed only with a revolver attacked an enemy machine gun. He killed or captured the entire crew and, although severely wounded in the hand, carried on until the final objective was captured. He twice went over open ground under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire to obtain ammunition and, suffering from loss of blood, continued to fill magazines and serve his gun until wounded in the head

### John Danahar * VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-danahar/
Rank: Trooper; Unit: Nourse's Horse (Transvaal), South African Forces; Gazette: London Gazetted on 14th March 1882.; Born: Born on 25th June, 1860 at Limerick, Ireland.; Died: Died on 9th January 1919 in Ireland.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 298
Citation digest (Askin): On 16th January, 1881 at Elandsfontein, near Pretoria, South Africa, Trooper Danahar, a with a Lance-Corporal * of the Connaught Rangers advanced for 500 yards under heavy fire from a party of about 60 of the enemy, and brought out of action a private who had been severely wounded

### John Danaher VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-danaher/
Rank: Trooper; Unit: Nourse's Horse; Date of action: 16 January 1881; Conflict: First Boer War

### Frederick George Dancox VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/frederick-george-dancox/
Rank: Private; Unit: 4th Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment; Date of action: 9 October 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th November, 1917.; Born: Born in 1879 at Barbourne, Worcester.; Died: Died on 30th November, 1917 near Masnieres, France.; Memorial: on Canbrai Memorial, France; Askin register no.: 299
Citation digest (Askin): On 9th October 1917 at Boesinghe Sector, Belgium, after the first objective had been captured, work was considerably hampered by an enemy machine-gun firing from a concrete emplacement. Private Dancox who was one of a party of 10 detailed as moppers-up, managed to work his way through the barrage and enter the pillbox from the rear, threatening the garrison with a Mills bomb. Shortly afterwards he reappeared with a machine-gun under his arm and about 40 of the enemy. He brought the gun back to our position and kept it in action throughout the day

### Edward St John Daniel VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/edward-st-john-daniel/
Rank: Midshipman; Unit: Royal Navy (Naval Brigade); Date of action: 18 October 1854; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February, 1857.; Born: Born on 17th January 1837 at Clifton, Bristol.; Died: Died on 20th May 1868 at Hokitika, New Zealand.; Askin register no.: 300
Citation digest (Askin): On 18th October, 1854 at Sebastopol, Crimea, Midshipman Daniel was one of the volunteers from HMS Diamond, who, under the command of the captain * brought in powder to the battery from a waggon under very heavy fire, a shot having disabled the horses. on 5th November at the Battle of Inkerman he, as ADC to the captain, remained by his side throughout a long and dangerous day. On 18th June, 1855 he was again with his captain in the first scaling party at the assault on the Redan, binding up his superior officer's severely wounded arm and taking him back to a place of safety

### Harry Daniels VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/harry-daniels/
Rank: Company Sergeant Major; Unit: 2nd Battalion Rifle Brigade; Date of action: 12 March 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 28th April, 1915.; Born: Born on 13th December, 1884 at Wymondham, Norfolk.; Died: Died on 13th December, 1953 at Leeds, Yorkshire.; Memorial: at a Lawnswood Cemetery, Leeds and on the Rifle Brigade Memorial, Winchester Cathedral. Club; Askin register no.: 301
Citation digest (Askin): On 12th March, 1915 at Neuve Chapelle, France, when the advance of the Battalion was impeded by wire entanglements and by very severe machine-gun fire, Company Sergeant-Major Daniels and another man * voluntarily rushed in front and succeeded in cutting the wires. They were both wounded at once, and the other man later died of his wounds

### Henry Cecil Dudgeon D'Arcy VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/henry-cecil-dudgeon-d-arcy/
Rank: Captain; Unit: Cape Frontier Light Horse, South African Forces; Date of action: 3 July 1879; Conflict: Zulu War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 9th October, 1879.; Born: Born on 11th August, 1850 at Wanganui, New Zealand.; Died: Died in October 1881 (actual date not known) at Amatola Forest,; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 302
Citation digest (Askin): On 3rd July 1879 at Ulundi, South Africa*, during a reconnaissance Captain D'Arcy went to the rescue of a Trooper of the Frontier Light Horse who had fallen from his horse as the troops were retiring. The captain waited for the man to mount behind him although the enemy were quite close, but the horse kicked them both off. Captain D'Arcy was hurt by the fall, and quite alone, but he still tried to lift the trooper, who was stunned, on to the horse, and only mounted and rode off when he was completely exhausted

### Wilbur Taylor Dartnell VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/wilbur-taylor-dartnell/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 25th (Service) Battalion, Royal Fusiliers; Date of action: 3 September 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 23rd December, 1915.; Born: Born on 6th April, 1885 at Fitzroy, Melbourne, Australia.; Died: Died on 3rd September, 1915 at Maktau, South Africa. (killed in; Memorial: at Voi Cemetery, Kenya, Africa, also on a plaque in the foyer of the Covent Garden Theatre and on the Australian War Memorial at Canberra, Australia; Medal held by: the Australian War Memorial, Canberra,; Askin register no.: 303
Citation digest (Askin): On 3rd September 1915, near Maktau, East Africa, during a mounted infantry engagement, at the enemy were so close that it was impossible to get the more severely wounded away. Lieutenant Dartnell who was himself being carried away wounded in the leg, seeing the situation, and knowing that the enemy's black troops murdered the wounded, insisted on being left behind, in the hope of being able to save the lives of other wounded men. He gave his own life in a gallant attempt to save others

### Darwan Sing Negi VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/darwan-sing-negi/
Rank: Naik; Unit: 1st Battalion, 39th Garhwal Rifles, Indian Army; Date of action: 23–24 November 1914; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 7th December, 1914.; Born: Born in November 1881 at Kafartir, Karakot, India.; Died: Died on 24th June, 1950 at Kafartir, Karakot, India.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 304
Citation digest (Askin): On the night of 23rd/24th November, 1914 at Festubert, France, the regiment was engaged in retaking and clearing the enemy out of our trenches. In this very dangerous operation Naik Darwan Sing Negi was the first to push around every traverse. Although he was wounded in the head and in the arm, he kept on going forward in the face of heavy fire from bombs and rifles at very close range

### John Charles Campbell Daunt VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-charles-campbell-daunt/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 11th Bengal Native Infantry; Date of action: 2 October 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 25th February 1862.; Born: Born on 8th November, 1832 at Autraches, Normandy.; Died: Died on 15th April, 1886 at Bristol.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 305
Citation digest (Askin): On 2nd October, 1857 at Chota Behar, India, Lieutenant Daunt, with a sergeant * acted with conspicuous gallantry in the capture of two guns, particularly the second which they rushed and took, pistolling the Gunners who were mowing down the detachment, one third of which it was hors de combat at the time. On 2nd November the Lieutenant chased mutineers across a plain into richly cultivated area. He was dangerously wounded while attempting to drive out a large body of these rebels from an enclosure

### Philip Davey VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/philip-davey/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 10th Battalion (South Australia) Australian Imperial Force; Date of action: 28 June 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 17th August, 1918.; Born: Born on 10th October 1896 at Goodwood, South Australia.; Died: Died on 21st December 1953 at Adelaide, South Australia.; Memorial: at Australian Imperial Force's Cemetery, Adelaide and on the Australian War Memorial at Canberra, Australia; Medal held by: the Australian War Memorial, Canberra,; Askin register no.: 306
Citation digest (Askin): On 28th June, 1918 at Merris, France, when an enemy machine gun was causing heavy casualties, Corporal Davey moved forward in the face of fierce point-blank fire, and attacked the gun with hand-grenades, putting half the crew out of action. Having used all available grenades, he fetched a further supply and again attacked the gun, the crew which had meantime been reinforced. He killed all eight of the crew and captured the gun, which he then used to repel a determined counter-attack, during which he was severely wounded

### James Llewellyn Davies VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-llewellyn-davies/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 13th Battalion, Royal Welch Fusiliers; Date of action: 31 July 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 6th September, 1917.; Born: Born on 16th March 1886 at Nantymoel, Glamorganshire, Wales.; Died: Died on 31st July 1917 at Polygon Wood, Pilkem, Belgium. (died; Memorial: at Canada Farm Cemetery, Belgium; Askin register no.: 307
Citation digest (Askin): On 31st July 1917 at Polygon Wood, Pilkem, Belgium, during an attack on the enemy line, Corporal Davies, single-handed, attacked a machine-gun emplacement after several men had been killed in attempting to take it. He bayoneted one of the gun crew and brought in another, together with a captured gun. Then although wounded, he led a bombing party to the assault of a defended house and killed a sniper who was harassing his platoon. He died of wounds the same day

### John Thomas Davies VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-thomas-davies/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 11th (Service) Battalion, South Lancashire Regiment; Date of action: 24 March 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 22nd May, 1918.; Born: Born on 29th September, 1896 at Rockferry, Cheshire.; Died: Died on 28th October, 1955 at St Helens, Lancashire.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 308
Citation digest (Askin): On 24th March, 1918 near Eppeville, France, when his company was ordered to withdraw, Corporal Davies knew that the only line of withdrawal lay through a deep stream lined with a belt of barbed wire and that it was imperative to hold up the enemy as long as possible. He mounted the Parapet in full view of the enemy in order to get a more effective field of fire and kept his Lewis gun in action to the last, causing many enemy casualties and enabling part of his company to get across the river, which they would otherwise have been unable to do

### Joseph John Davies VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/joseph-john-davies/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 10th Battalion, Royal Welch Fusiliers; Date of action: 20 July 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th September, 1916.; Born: Born on 28th April, 1889 at Tipton, Staffordshire.; Died: Died on 23rd February, 1976 at Bournemouth, Hampshire.; Askin register no.: 309
Citation digest (Askin): On 20th July 1916 at Delville Wood, France, prior to an attack on the enemy, Corporal Davies and eight men became separated from the rest of the company. When the enemy delivered their second counter-attack, the party was completely surrounded, Corporal Davies got his men into a shell hole and by throwing bombs and opening rapid fire he succeeded in routing the attackers, and even followed and bayonetted them in their retreat

### Richard Bell Davies VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/richard-bell-davies/
Rank: Squadron Commander; Unit: Royal Navy; Gazette: London Gazetted on 1st January, 1916.; Born: Born on 19th May, 1886 at Kensington, London.; Died: Died on 26th February, 1966 at Haslar, Hampshire.; Askin register no.: 311
Citation digest (Askin): On 19th November, 1915 while carrying out an air attack at Ferrijik Junction, Bulgaria, one of the planes engaged in the bombing mission was brought down, the pilot making a safe landing. Seeing, however, that Bulgarian troops were approaching, he set fire to his aircraft. He then realised that Squadron Commander Davies was preparing to land to rescue him, so he detonated the last bomb on the burning aircraft, with a pistol shot, in case it should blow up as the rescue plane approached. The squadron commander landed as near as possible to the stranded pilot, picking him up just as the enemy came within rifle range

### Gronow Davis VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/gronow-davis/
Rank: Captain; Unit: Royal Regiment of Artillery; Date of action: 8 September 1855; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 23rd June, 1857.; Born: Born on 16th May, 1828 at Bristol.; Died: Died on 18th October, 1891 at Clifton, Bristol.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 312
Citation digest (Askin): On a 8th September, 1855 at Sebastopol, Crimea, Captain Davis commanded the spiking partyin the attack on the Redan with great coolness and gallantry. Afterwards he saved the life of a Lieutenant of the 39th Regiment by jumping over the parapet of a Sap and going some distance across the open, under murderous fire, to help carry the wounded man to cover. He also carried several other wounded soldiers to safety

### James Davis* VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-davis/
Rank: Private; Unit: 42nd Regiment. (Black Watch)--- (Royal Highlanders); Date of action: 15 April 1858; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 27th May 1859.; Born: Born in February 1835 (actual date unknown) at Edinburgh.; Died: Died on 2nd March, 1893 at Edinburgh.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 313
Citation digest (Askin): On 15th April, 1858 during the attack on Fort Ruhya, India, Private DAVIS, who was with an advance party, offered to carry back to the Regiment the body of a lieutenant who had been killed at the gate of the fort. He performed this gallant act under the very walls of the fort

### James Lennox Dawson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-lennox-dawson/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 187th Company. Royal Engineers; Date of action: 13 October 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 7th December 1915.; Born: Born on 25th December, 1891 at Tillicoultry, Clackmannanshire,; Died: Died on 15th February, 1967 at Eastbourne, Sussex.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 314
Citation digest (Askin): On 13th October, 1915 at Hohenzollern Redoubt, France, during a gas attack, when the trenches were full of men, Corporal DAWSON exposed himself fearlessly to the enemy's fire in order to give directions to his sappers to clear the infantry out of the sections of the trench which were full of gas. Finding three leaking cylinders, he rolled them well away from the trench, again under heavy fire, and then fired rifle bullets into them to let the gas escape. His gallantry undoubtedly saved many men from being gassed

### George Fiott Day VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/george-fiott-day/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Royal Navy; Date of action: 17 September 1855; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February, 1857.; Born: Born on 20th June, 1819 at Southampton, Hampshire.; Died: Died on 18th December, 1876 at Weston-super-Mare, Somerset.; Memorial: at Weston-super-Mare Cemetery; Askin register no.: 315
Citation digest (Askin): On 17th September, 1855 at Genitichi, Crimea, Lieutenant Day of HMS Recruit was put ashore from a rowing boat to reconnoitre the bridge, batteries and enemy gunboats on the Spit of Arabat. He went alone and after covering four or five miles of swampy ground, sometimes up to his thighs in water, he got to within 200 yards of the enemy position, where he found that the gunboats appeared to be undermanned and lightly defended. He returned to his ship convinced that a surprise attack was possible, but he had to abandon this plan when he returned on 19 September and found the enemy on the alert and the gunboats fully manned

### Sidney James Day VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/sidney-james-day/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 11th Battalion the Suffolk Regiment (Norwich); Date of action: 26 August 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 17th October 1917; Born: Born on the 3rd of July 1891.in Norwich; Died: Died on the 17th July 1959; Askin register no.: 316
Citation digest (Askin): On 26th August 1917, east of Hargicourt, France, Corporal Day was in command of a bombing section detailed to clear a maze of trenches held by the enemy; this he did, killing two machine gunners and taking four prisoners. Immediately after he returned to his section a stick bomb fell into a trench occupied by five men, one badly wounded. The Corporal seized the bomb and threw it over the trench where it immediately exploded. He afterwards completed the clearing of the trench and established himself in an advanced position, remaining for 66 hours at his post which came under intense fire

### John Brunton Daykins VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-brunton-daykins/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 2nd/4th Battalion York and Lancaster Regiment; Date of action: 20 October 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 6th January, 1919; Born: Born on 26th March, 1883 at Ormiston, Roxburgh, Scotland..; Died: Died on 24th January 1933 at Jedburgh, Scotland.; Memorial: not known; Medal held by: The York And Lancaster Regimental. Museum; Askin register no.: 317
Citation digest (Askin): On 20th October, 1918 at Solesmes, France, Sergeant Daykins, with 12 remaining men of his platoon, rushed a machine gun and during subsequent severe hand-to-hand fighting he himself disposed of many of the enemy and secured the objective. He then located another machine gun which was holding up an operation of his company. Under heavy fire he worked his way alone to the post and shortly afterwards returned with 25 prisoners and an enemy machine-gun, which he mounted at his post. His magnificent fighting spirit and example inspired his men, saved many casualties and contributed largely to the success of the attack

### Donald John Dean VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/donald-john-dean/
Rank: Lieutenant (later Colonel); Unit: 8th Battalion. Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment; Date of action: 24–26 September 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: Gazetted; 14th December, 1918.; Born: Born on 19th April, 1897 at London.; Died: Died on 9th December 1985 at Sittingbourne, Kent.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 318
Citation digest (Askin): During the period 24th/26 per December 1918 north-west own Lens, France, Lieutenant Dean with his platoon held an advance post established in a newly captured enemy trench. The post was ill-prepared for Defence and the lieutenant worked unceasingly with his men consolidating the position, under very heavy fire. Five times in all the post was attacked and on each occasion the attack was repulsed. Throughout the whole of this time lieutenant Dean inspired his command with his own contempt for danger and set the highest example of valour, leadership and devotion to duty

### Percy Thompson Dean VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/percy-thompson-dean/
Rank: Lieutenant (later Lieutenant Commander); Unit: Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve; Date of action: 22–23 April 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 23rd July, 1918.; Born: Born on 20th July 1877 at Blackburn, Lancashire.; Died: Died on 20th March 1939 at London.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 319
Citation digest (Askin): On 22nd and 23rd April, 1918 at Zeebrugge, Belgium, after HMS Intrepid and HMS Iphigeneia had been scuttled, their crews were taken off by Motor Launch 282 commanded by Lieutenant Dean. He embarked more than 100 officers and men under constant and deadly fire from heavy and machine guns at point-blank range. This complete, he was about to clear the canal when the steering gear broke down, so he manoeuvred on his engines and was actually clear of the entrance to the harbour when he was told there was an officer in the water. He immediately turned back and rescued him

### Maurice James Dease VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/maurice-james-dease/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 4th Battalion. Royal Fusiliers; Date of action: 23 August 1914; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 15th November, 1898.; Born: Born on 28th September, 1889 at Coole, County West Meath, Ireland.; Died: Died on 23rd August, 1914 at Mons, Belgium. (killed in action); Memorial: St Synmphorien Military Cemetery, Belgium. Mentioned on a plaque on Nimy Bridge, Belgium and also in Westminster Cathedral. Memorial not known; Askin register no.: 320
Citation digest (Askin): On 23rd August 1914 at Mons, Belgium, Nimy Bridge was being defended by a single company of Royal Fusiliers and a machine gun section with Lieutenant Dease in command. The gunfire was intense, and the casualties were heavy, but the lieutenant went on firing in spite of his wounds, until he was hit for the 5th time and was carried away to a place of safety where he Died on. A private* of the same Battalion who had been assisting the Lieutenant while he was still able to operate the guns, took over, and alone he used the gun to such a good effect that he covered the retreat of his comrades. On 2nd September, 1898 at the Battle of Khartoum, Sudan top after the charge, Lieutenant De Montmorency returned to help a second Lieutenant who was lying surrounded by a great many Dervishes. The Lieutenant drove the Dervishes off and, finding that the officer was dead, put the body on his horse which then broke away. Another Lieutenant * and a corporal then came to his assistance and he was able to rejoin the Regiment which are begun to open fire on the enemy

### Denis Dempsey VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/denis-dempsey/
Rank: Private; Unit: first Battalion 10th Regiment (Lincolnshire Regiment); Date of action: 12 August 1857, 14 March 1858; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 17th February, 1860.; Born: Born on in 1826 at Rathmichael, Bray, County Dublin.; Died: Died on 10th January 1896 at Toronto, Canada.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 322
Citation digest (Askin): On 12th August, 1857 at Lucknow, India, Private Dempsey carried a powder bag through a burning village for the purpose of mining a passage in the rear of the enemy's position. During this time he was exposed to very heavy fire and to a still greater danger from the sparks which flew from the blazing houses. He was the first man to enter the village of Jugdispore on that day under most galling fire. On 14th March, 1858 in the retreat from Arrah, he helped carry an Ensign who was mortally wounded, for two miles

### Frank Alexander De Pass VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/frank-alexander-de-pass/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 34th Prince Albert Victor's Own Poona Horse, Indian Army; Date of action: 24 November 1914; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 18th February 1915.; Born: Born on 26th April, 1887 at London.; Died: Died on 25th November, 1914 at Festubert, France.; Memorial: Bethune Town Cemetery, France; Askin register no.: 323
Citation digest (Askin): On 24th November, 1914 near, Festubert, France, Lieutenant de Pass entered in German Sap and destroyed a traverse in the face of the enemy's bombs. Subsequently he rescued, under heavy fire, a wounded man who was lying exposed to enemy bullets in the open. Lieutenant de Pass lost his life in a second attempt to capture the Sap which have been reoccupied by the enemy

### Thomas Currie Derrick VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/thomas-currie-derrick/
Rank: Sergeant (later Lieutenant); Unit: 2nd/48th Battalion, (South Australia) Australian Military Forces; Date of action: 24 November 1943; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 23rd March 1944.; Born: Born on 20th March 1914 at Berri, Murray River, South Australia.; Died: Died on 23rd May 1945 at Tarakan, Born oneo.; Memorial: Labuan War Cemetery, North Born oneo and on the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia; Medal held by: the Australian War Memorial, Canberra,; Askin register no.: 324
Citation digest (Askin): On 24th November, 1943 in New Guinea, South West Pacific, Sergeant Derrick's platoon was ordered to take a slope by storm and then attack a point 150 yards from the township of Sattelberg. After two hours of fruitless attempts under intense fire from the enemy posts, the company was ordered to retire, but Sergeant Derrick, obtaining permission to make one last attempt, advanced alone and with grenades so demoralised the enemy that they fled leaving all their weapons. He then went on to deal with the remaining posts in the area, and was so successful that the Battalion was able to capture Sattelberg the following day

### Edmund De Wind VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/edmund-de-wind/
Rank: Second Lieutenant; Unit: 15th Battalion. Royal Irish Rifles; Date of action: 21 March 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 15th May 1919.; Born: Born on 11th December 1883 at Comber, County Down, Ireland.; Died: Died on 21st March 1918 near Groagie, France. (Killed in action).; Memorial: Pozieres Memorial, France and Mount De Wind, Alberta, Canada; Askin register no.: 325
Citation digest (Askin): On 21st March, 1918, at the Racecourse Redoubt, near Groagie, France, for seven-hour Second Lieutenant De Wind held this important post and though twice wounded and practically single-handed, he maintained his position until another section could be sent to his help. On two occasions, with two NCOs only, he got out on top under heavy machine-gun and rifle fire and cleared the enemy out of the trench, killing many of them. He continued to repel attack after attack until he was mortally wounded and collapsed

### Bernard Diamond VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/bernard-diamond/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: Bengal Horse Artillery; Date of action: 28 September 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th April, 1858.; Born: Born on in 1827 at Portland Glenone, County Antrim Ireland.; Died: Died on 24th January 1892 at Masterton, New Zealand.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 326
Citation digest (Askin): On 28th September, 1857 at Bolandshahr, India, Sergeant Diamond and a Gunner * worked their gun after every other man belonging to it had been either killed or wounded. They performed at the action and a very heavy fire of musketry, and thereby cleared the road of the enemy

### William Henry Dick-Cunyngham VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-henry-dick-cunyngham/
Rank: Lieutenant (later Lieutenant-Colonel); Unit: The Gordon Highlanders; Date of action: 13 December 1879; Conflict: Second Afghan War; Gazette: Gazetted: 18th October, 1881.; Born: Born on 16th June 1851 at Prestonfield, Edinburgh.; Died: Died on 6th January 1900 at Ladysmith, Natal, South Africa.; Memorial: Old Windsor Cemetery, Berkshire and on the South Africa War Memorial, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire; Askin register no.: 288
Citation digest (Askin): On 30th December 1879 during the attack on the Sherpur Pass, * There was a momentary wavering of the troops who had been beaten back at the top of the hill. Lieutenant Dick-Cunyngham rushed forward and gallantly exposed himself to the full fire being poured upon this point. He rallied the men by his example and cheering words, and calling on those near to follow him, charged into the middle of the enemy

### Collingwood Dickson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/collingwood-dickson/
Rank: Lieutenant-Colonel (later General); Unit: Royal Regiment of Artillery; Date of action: 17 October 1854; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 23rd June, 1857.; Born: Born on 20th November 1817 and Valenciennes, France.; Died: Died on 28th November, 1904 at London.; Memorial: at Kensal Green Cemetery, London; Askin register no.: 328
Citation digest (Askin): On 17th October, 1854 in the Crimea, when the batteries had run short of powder, Lieutenant Colonel Dickson displayed great coolness and contempt of danger in directing the unloading of several waggons of the field battery which were brought up to the trenches to supply the want. He personally helped to carry the powder barrels under heavy fire from the enemy

### John Henry Stephen Dimmer VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-henry-stephen-dimmer/
Rank: Lieutenant (later Lieutenant Colonel); Unit: 2nd Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps; Date of action: 12 November 1914; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 19th November, 1914.; Born: Born on 9th October 1883 at Wimbledon, Surrey.; Died: Died on 21st March 1918 at Marteville, France.; Memorial: Vadencourt British Cemetery, France; Royal Rifle Corps Memorial , Winchester Cathedral; Askin register no.: 329
Citation digest (Askin): On 12th November 1914 at Klein Zillebeke, Belgium, Lieutenant Dimmer went on serving his machine gun during an attack, and stayed at his post until the gun was destroyed, in spite of being shot five times

### Thomas Dinesen VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/thomas-dinesen/
Rank: Private (later Lieutenant); Unit: 42nd, Quebec Regiment (Royal Highlanders of Canada); Date of action: 12 August 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th October, 1918.; Born: Born on 9th August 1892 at Copenhagen, Denmark.; Died: Died on 10th March, 1979 at Leerbaek, Denmark.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 330
Citation digest (Askin): On 12th August 1918 at Parvilles, France, Private Dinesen displayed conspicuous bravery during 10 hours of hand-to-hand fighting which resulted in the capture of over a mile of strongly defended enemy trenches. Five times in succession he rushed forward alone and put hostile guns out of action, accounting for 12 of the enemy. with bomb and bayonet. He sustained valour inspired his comrades at a very critical stage of the action

### John Divane* VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-divane/
Rank: Private; Unit: 1st Battalion. (King's Royal Rifle Corps); Date of action: 10 September 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 20th January, 1860.; Born: Born on in November 1822 at Canavane, Loughrea, Galway, Ireland.; Died: Died on 1st December 1888 at Penzance, Cornwall.; Memorial: at Penzance cemetery, Cornwall; Askin register no.: 331
Citation digest (Askin): On 10th December, 1857 at Delhi, India, Private Divane headed a successful charge by the Beloochee and Sikh troops on one of the enemy's trenches. He leapt out of our trenches, closely followed by the native troops and was shot down from the top of the enemy's breastworks

### Matthew Charles Dixon VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/matthew-charles-dixon/
Rank: Captain (later Major General); Unit: Royal Regiment of Artillery; Date of action: 17 April 1855; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February, 1857.; Born: Born on 5th February, 1821 at Avranches, Brittany.; Died: Died on 7th January 1905 at Pembury, Kent.; Memorial: Kensal Green cemetery, London; Askin register no.: 332
Citation digest (Askin): On 17th April, 1855 in the Crimea, at about 2pm the battery commander by Captain Dixon was blown up by a shell from the enemy which burst in the magazine, destroying the parapets, killing or wounding 10 men, disabling five guns and covering a sixth with earth. Captain reopen the fire with the remaining gun and continued firing it until sunset, despite the heavy concentration of fire from the enemy's batteries and the ruined state of his own

### Claude Congreve Dobson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/claude-congreve-dobson/
Rank: Commander (later Rear-Admiral); Unit: Royal Navy; Date of action: 18 August 1919; Conflict: North Russia Relief Force; Gazette: London Gazetted on 11th November, 1919.; Born: Born on 1st January 1885 at Barton Regis, Bristol.; Died: Died on 26th June 1940 at Chatham, Kent.; Memorial: Gillingham Cemetery, Kent; Medal held by: the National Maritime Museum. (Greenwich); Askin register no.: 333
Citation digest (Askin): On 18th August, 1919 at Kronstadt, Russia, Commander Dobson was in command of the coastal Motor Boat Flotilla which he led through the chain of forts to the entrance of the harbour. C M B 31 from which he directed the general operations then passed in under heavy machine-gun fire and torpedoed at the Battleship Andrei Pervozvanni, subsequently returning through heavy fire to the open sea

### Frederick William Dobson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/frederick-william-dobson/
Rank: Private; Unit: 2nd Battalion Coldstream Guards; Date of action: 28 September 1914; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 9th December 1914.; Born: Born on 9th November, 1886 at Nafferton, Stocksfield on Tyne,; Died: Died on 15th November 1935 at Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland.; Memorial: Ryton Cemetery, County Durham; Medal held by: the Guards Regimental HQ; Askin register no.: 334
Citation digest (Askin): On 28th September, 1914 at Chavanne, Aisne, France, Private Dobson twice volunteered to go out under heavy fire to bring in two wounded men. This undertaking involved crossing a good deal of open ground in full view of the enemy. Private Dobson, however, crawled out and found one of the men dead and the other wounded. He dressed the wounds and then crawled back, to return with a corporal and a stretcher, onto which they put the wounded man and then dragged him back to safety

### Mark Gregor Strang Donaldson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/mark-gregor-strang-donaldson/
Rank: Trooper; Unit: Special Air Service Regiment (SASR), Special Operations Task Group; Date of action: 2 September 2008; Place of action: Battle of Khaz Oruzgan, Oruzgan Province, Afghanistan; Conflict: War in Afghanistan (Operation Slipper); Gazette: Gazetted 20 January 2009; Born: Born 2 April 1979 at Waratah, New South Wales, Australia; Medal held by: On loan to the Australian War Memorial, Canberra (Hall of Valour) since February 2009
Summary: On 2 September 2008 Donaldson's joint Australian-Afghan-US patrol was ambushed by a much larger Taliban force in Oruzgan Province and suffered numerous casualties over a running fight lasting hours. Donaldson repeatedly broke cover to draw fire away from the wounded so they could be loaded onto vehicles. When the patrol withdrew, he saw a badly wounded Afghan interpreter had been left behind, and ran about 80 metres across open ground under heavy fire to reach him, then carried him back to the vehicles and gave first aid.

### Dennis Donnini VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/dennis-donnini/
Rank: Fusilier; Unit: 4th/5th Battalion. Royal Scots Fusiliers; Date of action: 18 January 1945; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 20th March, 1945.; Born: Born on 17th November, 1925 at Easington , County Durham.; Died: Died on 18th January, 1945 at River Roer, Holland. (killed in; Memorial: Sittard War Cemetery, Lindberg, Holland; Askin register no.: 335
Citation digest (Askin): On 18th January, 1945 between the rivers Roer and Maas, Holland, Fusilier Donnini's platoon was ordered to attack a small village. On leaving their trench they immediately came under heavy fire from a house and the fusilier was hit in the head. After recovering consciousness he charged 30 yards down the open road and hurled a grenade through the nearest window, whereupon the enemy fled pursued by Fusilier Donnini and the survivors of his platoon. He was wounded a second time, but continued firing his Bren gun until he was killed. His gallantry had enabled his comrades to overcome twice their own number of the enemy

### Patrick Donohoe VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/patrick-donohoe/
Rank: Private; Unit: 9th Lancers (Queen's Royal); Date of action: 28 September 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th December 1858.; Born: Born on in 1820 at Nenagh, County Tipperary, Ireland.; Died: Died on 16th August, 1876 at Ashbourne, County Meath, Ireland.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 336
Citation digest (Askin): On 28th September, 1857 at Bolandshahr, India, Private Donohoe went to the assistance of a Lieutenant be was severely wounded, and with some other men he brought that officer to safety through a large body of the enemy's Cavalry

### John Doogan VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-doogan/
Rank: Private; Unit: 1st Dragoon Guards; Date of action: 28 January 1881; Conflict: First Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 14th March 1882.; Born: Born on in March 1853 at Aughrim, County Galway, Ireland.; Died: Died on 24th January, 1940 at Folkestone, Kent.; Memorial: Military Cemetery, Shorncliffe, Kent; Askin register no.: 337
Citation digest (Askin): On 28th January 1881 at Laing's Nek, South Africa, during the Charge of the mounted men, Private Doogan saw an officer to whom he was servant dismounted and in danger among the Boers because his horse had been shot. Private Doogan rode up, although he himself was severely wounded, dismounted and pressed the officer to take his horse, receiving another wound while doing so

### George Thomas Dorrell VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/george-thomas-dorrell/
Rank: Battery Sergeant-Major (later Lieutenant-Colonel); Unit: "L" Battery. Royal Horse Artillery; Date of action: 1 September 1914; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 16th November 1914.; Born: Born on 7th July 1880 at Paddington, London.; Died: Died on 7th January 1971 at Cobham, Surrey.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 338
Citation digest (Askin): On 1st September, 1914 at Nery, France, during a fierce attack by the enemy, all the officers of "L" Battery were either killed or wounded, including the officer* in command,, who, although having had one leg taken off for by a shell, continued to direct the firing until he Died on. Battery Sergeant-Major DORRELL then took over command with the support of a sergeant * and continued to fire one of the guns until all the ammunition was expended

### Eric Stuart Dougall VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/eric-stuart-dougall/
Rank: Captain; Unit: Special Reserve attached to "A" Battery-- 88th Brigade Royal Field Artillery; Date of action: 10 April 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 4th June 1918.; Born: Born on 13th April, 1886 at Tunbridge Wells, Kent.; Died: Died on 14th April, 1918 at Kemmel, Belgium. (killed in action).; Memorial: Westoutre British Cemetery, Belgium; Askin register no.: 339
Citation digest (Askin): On 10th April, 1918 at Messines, Belgium, Captain Dougall, on the withdrawal of our line, ran his gun's to the top of the ridge to fire over open sights. By now the infantry had been pressed back in line with the guns, so Captain Dougall supplied them with Lewis guns and armed some of his gunners with rifles. He managed to maintain the line throughout the day, thereby delaying the German advance for over 12 hours, and when his battery was at last ordered to withdraw, the guns were manhandled over half a mile of shell-cratered country under intense machine-gun fire

### Charles Hotham Montagu Doughty -Wylie VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/charles-hotham-montagu-doughty-wylie/
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel; Unit: HQ Staff, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force; Date of action: 26 April 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 23rd June, 1915.; Born: Born on 23rd July, 1868 at Theberton, Leiston, Suffolk.; Died: Killed in action on 26th April, 1915 at Sedd el Bahr, Gallipoli; Memorial: grave V Beach Cemetery, Gallipoli also at St Peter's Church, Theberton, Suffolk and on the War Memorial in Theberton Churchyard. Suffolk; Askin register no.: 1337
Citation digest (Askin): After a landing had been effected at a point on the Gallipoli Peninsula on 26th April 1915, The Brigadier General and the Brigade Major had been killed so Lieutenant Colonel Doughty-Wylie and Captain G N Walford (reg No. 1259), organised and fronted an attack through, and either side of the village of Sedd el Bahr against an Old Fort at the top of the hill, inland. The enemy's position was defended with concealed machine-guns and pom-poms. It was well-entrenched and very strongly held. At the moment of victory both, Lieutenant Colonel Doughty-Wylie and Captain Walford were killed. The attack was completely successful owing mainly, to the skill, initiative and great gallantry of these two officers

### Campbell Mellis Douglas VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/campbell-mellis-douglas/
Rank: Assistant surgeon (later Lieutenant-Colonel); Unit: 2nd Battalion, 24th Regiment (South Wales Borderers); Date of action: 7 May 1867; Conflict: Andaman Islands Expedition; Gazette: London Gazetted on 17th December, 1867.; Born: Born on 5th August 1840 at Quebec, Canada.; Died: Died on 31st December, 1909 at Hollington, near Wells, Somerset.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 340
Citation digest (Askin): On 7th May, 1867 at the Island of Little Andaman, Bay of Bengal, Assistant Surgeon Douglas and four privates * of the 2nd/24th Regiment risked their lives in manning a boat and proceeding through dangerous surf to rescue some of their comrades who had been sent to the island to find out the fate of the Commander and seven of the crew, who were landed from the ship Assam Valley and were feared murdered by the cannibalistic islanders. No. 496) and T Murphy (reg No. 904)

### Henry Edward Manning Douglas VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/henry-edward-manning-douglas/
Rank: Lieutenant (later Major General); Unit: Royal Army Medical Corps; Date of action: 11 December 1899; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: Gazetted on 18th November, 1915.; Born: Born on 11th July 1875 at Gillingham, Kent.; Died: Died on 14th February, 1939 at Droitwich, Worcestershire.; Memorial: not known. Memorial on Loos Memorial, France; Askin register no.: 341
Citation digest (Askin): On 11th December 1899 at Magersfontein, South Africa, Lieutenant Douglas went out in the open and attended to wounded officers and men under intense enemy fire. He performed many similar acts of gallantry on the same day. On 25th/26th September, 1915 during operations on Hill 70, France, Lieutenant Colonel Douglas-Hamilton, when the Battalion on his right and left-hand had retired, rallied his own battalion again and again and led his men forward four-times. The last time he led all that remained, about 50 men, in a most gallant manner, and was killed at their head. It was due to will be his bravery, and splendid leadership that the line at this point was able to check the enemy's advance

### Angus Douglas-Hamilton VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/angus-douglas-hamilton/
Rank: Temp. Lieutenant Colonel; Unit: Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders; Date of action: 25–26 September 1915; Conflict: First World War

### George Dare Dowell VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/george-dare-dowell/
Rank: Lieutenant (later Lieutenant Colonel); Unit: Royal Marine Artillery; Date of action: 13 July 1855; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February, 1857.; Born: Born on 15th February, 1831 at Chichester, Sussex.; Died: Died on 3rd August 1910 at Remuera, Auckland, New Zealand.; Memorial: grave in Purewa Cemetery, Auckland, New Zealand. Tribute also in the Royal Marine Museum, Southsea; Medal held by: the Royal Marine museum, Eastney Barracks,; Askin register no.: 342
Citation digest (Askin): On 13th July 1855 at the Fort of Viborg, in the Gulf of Finland, when an explosion occurred in one of the cutters of HMS Arrogant, Lieutenant Dowell, who was on-board HMS Ruby, took three volunteers and went, under very heavy fire to the assistance of the cutter. He took up three of the crew, and having rescued the rest and also the Captain of the Mast *, he then towed the stricken boat out of the enemy gun range

### William Dowling VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-dowling/
Rank: Private; Unit: 32nd Regiment (Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry); Date of action: 4 July 1857, 27 September 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 21st November 1859.; Born: Born on in 1825 at Thomastown, County Kilkenny, Ireland.; Died: Died on 17th February, 1887 at Liverpool Lancashire.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 343
Citation digest (Askin): On 4th July 1857 at Lucknow, India, Private Dowling went out with two other men and spiked the enemy's guns and killed a Subadar of the enemy by one of the guns. On 9th July he again went out, with three men to spike one the enemy's guns, but had to retire as the spike was too small. He was, however, exposed to the same dangers. Also on 27th September he spiked an 18-pounder gun during a sortie, under very heavy fire

### John Thornton Down VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-thornton-down/
Rank: Ensign; Unit: 57th Regiment. (Middlesex Regiment). (up Duke of Cambridge's Own); Date of action: 2 October 1863; Conflict: New Zealand Wars; Gazette: London Gazetted on 22nd September, 1864.; Born: Born on 2nd March 1842 at Fulham, London.; Died: Died on 28th April 1866 at Otahuhu, New Zealand.; Memorial: 57th (West Middlesex) Regiment brass tablet in St Paul's Cathedral; Askin register no.: 344
Citation digest (Askin): On 2nd October 1863 at Pontoko, New Zealand, Ensign Down and a drummer * volunteered to rescue a wounded comrade from the rebel natives. They succeeded in bringing in this wounded man who was lying about 50 yards from the bush, although the enemy kept up a very heavy fire at short range and from fallen logs close at hand

### Robert Downie VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/robert-downie/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 2nd Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers; Date of action: 23 October 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 25th November 1916.; Born: Born on 12th January 1894 at Glasgow.; Died: Died on 18th April 1968 at Glasgow.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 345
Citation digest (Askin): On 23rd October 1916 East of Lesboeufs, France, at when most of the officers had become casualties, Sergeant Downie, utterly regardless of personal danger and under very heavy fire, organised the attack which had been temporarily checked. At the critical moment he rushed forward shouting, " Come on the Dubs! '' which had an immediate response and the line rushed forward at the call. Sergeant Downie accounted for several of the enemy and in addition captured a machine gun, killing the team. Although wounded early in the fight, he remained with his company, giving valuable assistance while the position was being consolidated

### Alexis Charles Doxat VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/alexis-charles-doxat/
Rank: Lieutenant (later Major); Unit: 3rd Battalion. Imperial Yeomanry; Date of action: 20 October 1900; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 15th January, 1901.; Born: Born on 9th April 1867 at Surbiton, Surrey.; Died: Died on 29th November 1942 at Cambridge.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 346
Citation digest (Askin): On 20th October, 1900 near Zeerust, South Africa, Lieutenant Doxat, with a party a mounted infantry was reconnoitring a position held by 100 Boers are on a ridge of kopjes. When the enemy opened a heavy fire on the reconnaissance party they had to retire, but Lieutenant Doxat, seeing that one of his men had lost his horse, galloped back under very heavy fire and took him on his own horse to a place of safety

### Martin Doyle VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/martin-doyle/
Rank: Company Sergeant-Major; Unit: 1st Battalion. Royal Munster Fusiliers; Date of action: 2 September 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 31st January 1919.; Born: Born on 25th October 1891 at New Ross, County Wexford, Ireland.; Died: Died on 20th November 1940 at Dublin.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 347
Citation digest (Askin): On 2nd September 1918 at Reincourt, France, when command of his company fell on Company Sergeant-Major Doyle, all the officers having become casualties, he extricated a party of his men who were surrounded by the enemy, and carried back, under heavy fire, a wounded officer. Later he went forward under intense fire to the assistance of a tank and when an enemy machine gun opened fire on the tank, making it impossible to get the wounded away, he captured its single-handed and took three prisoners. Subsequently when the enemy counter-attacked, he drove them back, taking many more prisoners

### Job Henry Charles Drain VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/job-henry-charles-drain/
Rank: Driver (later Sergeant); Unit: 37th Battery Royal Field Artillery; Date of action: 26 August 1914; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 25th November 1914.; Born: Born on 15th October 1895 at Barking, Essex.; Died: Died on 26th July 1975 at Dagenham, Essex.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 348
Citation digest (Askin): On 26th August 1914 at Le Cateau, France, when a captain * of the same battery was trying to recapture two guns, Driver Drain and another driver * volunteered to help and gave great assistance in the eventual saving of one of the guns. At the time they were under heavy artillery and infantry fire from the enemy who were only 100 yards away

### Alfred George Drake VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/alfred-george-drake/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 8th Battalion Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own); Date of action: 23 November 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 22nd January 1916.; Born: Born on 10th December 1893 at Mile End, Old Town, London.; Died: Died on 23rd November, 1915 at La Brique, Belgium. (killed in; Memorial: La Brique Military Cemetery, Belgium and on the Rifle Brigade Memorial, Winchester Cathedral; Askin register no.: 349
Citation digest (Askin): On 23rd November, 1915, near La Brique, Belgium, Corporal Drake was one of a patrol of four which was reconnoitring towards the German lines. The patrol was discovered when close to the enemy who opened fire with rifles and machine gun, wounding the officer and one of the men. The latter was carried back by the last remaining man and Corporal Drake stayed with his officer, bandaging his wounds regardless of the enemy's fire. Later, a rescue party found the officer, alive and bandaged, but the corporal was dead

### Tom Dresser VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/tom-dresser/
Rank: Private; Unit: 7th Battalion. Yorkshire Regiment (Alexandra, Princess of Wales' Own); Date of action: 12 May 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 27th June 1917.; Born: Born on 21st July 1892 at Westgate, Pickering, Yorkshire.; Died: Died on 9th April 1982 at Middlesbrough, Yorkshire.; Memorial: grave in Thorntree Cemetery, Middlesbrough; Askin register no.: 350
Citation digest (Askin): On 12th May 1917 near Roeux, France, Private Dresser, in spite of having been twice wounded on the way and suffering great pain, succeeded in conveying an important message from battalion headquarters to the front line trenches, which eventually reached in an exhausted condition. His fearlessness and determination to deliver this message at all costs proved of the greatest value to his battalion at a critical period

### George Leslie Drewry VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/george-leslie-drewry/
Rank: Midshipman (later Lieutenant); Unit: Royal Naval Reserve; Date of action: 25 April 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 16th August 1915.; Born: Born on 3rd November 1894 at Forest Gate, Essex.; Died: Died on 3rd August 1918 at Scapa Flow, Orkney Islands.; Memorial: City of London Cemetery, Manor Park and at All Saints Church, Forest Gate, London; Askin register no.: 351
Citation digest (Askin): On 20th April 1915 during the landing at V Beach, Cape Helles, Gallipoli, Midshipman Drewry and three others * of HMS River Clyde, assisted the commander of the ship * at the work of securing the lighters under a very heavy rifle and Maxim fire. He was wounded in the head, but continued his work and twice subsequently attempted to swim from lighter to lighter with a line. 829 ) G.M.Samson (reg No. 1102) and WC Williams (reg No. 1316)

### Geoffrey Heneage Drummond VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/geoffrey-heneage-drummond/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve; Date of action: 9–10 May 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 28th August 1918.; Born: Born on 25th January 1886 at St James' Place, London.; Died: Died on 21st April 1941 at Rotherhithe, London.; Memorial: Chalfont St Peter Cemetery, Buckinghamshire; Askin register no.: 352

### James Duffy VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-duffy/
Rank: Private; Unit: 6th Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers; Date of action: 27 December 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 28th February, 1918.; Born: Born on 17th November, 1889 at Gweedore, County Donegal, Ireland.; Died: Died on 8th April 1969 at Letterkenny, County Donegal, Ireland.; Memorial: not known it; Askin register no.: 353
Citation digest (Askin): On 27th December 1917 at Kereina Peak, Palestine, whilst the company was holding a very exposed position, Private Duffy, a stretcher bearer, and another stretcher bearer went out to bring in a seriously wounded comrade. When the other stretcher bearer was wounded, Private Duffy returned to get another man, who was killed almost immediately. The private then went forward alone and, under very heavy fire, succeeded in getting both wounded men under cover and attended to their injuries. His gallantry undoubtedly saved both men's lives

### Thomas Duffy VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/thomas-duffy/
Rank: Private; Unit: 1st Madras Fusiliers (Royal Dublin Fusiliers); Date of action: 6 September 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 18th June 1858.; Born: Born on in 1805 at Caurly,Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland.; Died: Died on 23rd December 1868 at Dublin.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 354
Citation digest (Askin): On 26th September 1857 at Lucknow, India, a 24 pounder gun which had been used against the enemy on the previous day was left in an exposed position and all efforts to reach it were unsuccessful, so heavy was the fire maintained on it by the mutineers. Private Duffy, however, who went out with two others, managed to fasten a rope to the gun to in such a manner that it could be pulled away and was saved from falling into the hands of the enemy

### Frederick Brooks Dugdale VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/frederick-brooks-dugdale/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 5th Lancers. (Royal Irish); Date of action: 3 March 1901; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 17th September 1901.; Born: Born on 21st October 1877 at Burnley, Lancashire.; Died: Died on 13th November 1901 at Blakemore, Gloucestershire.; Memorial: grave in Longborough, Gloucestershire; Askin register no.: 355
Citation digest (Askin): On 3rd March 1901 near Derby, South Africa, Lieutenant Dugdale was in command of a small outpost when, having been ordered to retire, his patrol came under heavy fire at a range of about 250 yards, and a sergeant, two men and a horse were hit. Lieutenant Dugdale dismounted and put one of the wounded men on his own horse. He then caught another horse, galloped up to another wounded man and took him up behind him, then brought both men safely out of action

### Martin Eric Dunbar-Nasmith VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/martin-eric-dunbar-nasmith/
Rank: Lieutenant Commander; Unit: Royal Navy; Date of action: 20 May 1915 to 8 June 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 25th June 1915.; Born: Born on 1st April 1883 at East Barnes, London.; Died: Died on 29th June 1965 at Elgin, Scotland.; Memorial: at Elgin, Scotland; Askin register no.: 915
Citation digest (Askin): Between the dates 20th May and 8th June 1915, Lieutenant Commander Nasmith was in command of His Majesty's Submarine E 11 in the Sea of Marmara, in the Dardanelles. During this time they destroyed a large Turkish gunboat; two transport ships; an ammunition ship; 3 store ships and four other vessels. Having safely passed the most difficult part of his homeward journey, he then returned to attack he Turkish Transport ship

### James Dundas VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-dundas/
Rank: Lieutenant (later Captain); Unit: Bengal Engineers, Indian Army; Date of action: 30 April 1865; Conflict: Bhutan War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 31st December 1867.; Born: Born on 10th September 1842 at Edinburgh Corps.; Died: Died on 23rd December, 1879 at Sherpur, Afghanistan.; Memorial: St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh and Rochester Cathedral, Kent; Askin register no.: 356
Citation digest (Askin): On 30th April 1865 at Dewan-Giri, Bhootan, India, a number of the enemy, about 200 strong, had barricaded themselves in the Blockhouse, which they continued to defend after the main body was in retreat. The Blockhouse, which was loopholed, was the key of the enemy's position and on the orders of the general in command, Lieutenant Dundas and another officer * had to climb the 14ft. wall and then go head-first through an opening only two feet wide. The two officers scaled the wall, followed, after they had set the example, by the Sikh soldiers, but they were both wounded

### Bertram, BEST- Dunkley VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/bertram-best-dunkley/
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel; Unit: Commanding 2nd/ 5th Battalion. Lancashire Fusiliers; Date of action: 31 July 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 6th September 1917.; Born: Born on 3rd August 1890 at York.; Died: Died on 5th April 1917 near Ypres, Belgium. (Died on of wounds).; Memorial: Mendinghem, Belgium; Askin register no.: 357
Citation digest (Askin): On 31st July 1917 at Wieltje, Belgium, when the leading waves of the attack had become disorganised by a rifle and machine-gun fire at very close range from positions which were believed to be in our hands, Lieutenant Colonel Best-Dunkley dashed forward, rallied his men and personally led them to the assault of these positions, which despite heavy losses, were carried. He continued to lead his battalion until all their objectives and been gained. Later in the day when our position was threatened he collected his battalion headquarters, led them to the attack and beat off the advancing enemy. He later Died on of his wounds

### John Dunlay VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-dunlay/
Rank: Lance Corporal; Unit: 93rd Regitment (later Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders.); Date of action: 16 November 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th December 1858; Born: Born on: ? 1831 at Douglas, County Cork, Ireland; Died: Died on: 17th October 1890 at Cork, Ireland.; Askin register no.: 358
Citation digest (Askin): On 16 November 1857 at Lucknow, India, Lance Corporal Dunlay was the first man of the Regiment to enter one of the breaches in the Secundra Bagh, with a Captain whom he most gallantly supported against superior numbers

### Alexander Roberts Dunn VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/alexander-roberts-dunn/
Rank: Lieutenant (later Colonel); Unit: 11th Hussars. (Prince Albert's Own); Date of action: 25 October 1854; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February 1857.; Born: Born on 15th September, 1833 at Dunstable, York *, Canada.; Died: Died on a 25th January 1868 at Senafe, Abyssinia.; Memorial: Military Cemetery at Senafe, Abyssinia and on The Regimental Memorial at York Minster; Askin register no.: 359
Citation digest (Askin): On 20th October 1854 Balaclava, Crimea,(The Light Cavalry during the Charge of the Light Brigade), Lieutenant Dunn saved the life of a sergeant* of his regiment, by cutting down two or three Russian Lancers who were attacking from the rear. He later killed a Russian Hussar who was attacking a private*

### Robert Dunsire VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/robert-dunsire/
Rank: Private (later Corporal); Unit: 13th Battalion, Royal Scots. (The Lothian Regiment); Date of action: 26 September 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 18th November 1915.; Born: Born on 24th November 1891 at an Buckhaven, Fife, Scotland.; Died: Died on 30th January 1916 at Mazingarbe, France.; Memorial: Mazingarbe Communal Cemetery, France, and on the War Memorial, Kirkcaldy, Fife; Askin register no.: 360
Citation digest (Askin): On 26th September 1915 on Hill 70, France, Private Dunsire went out under very heavy fire and rescued a wounded man from between the firing lines. Later another man, considerably nearer the German lines, it was heard shouting for help and Private Dunsire crawled out again, with complete disregard for the enemy and carried the wounded man in. Shortly afterwards the Germans attacked over this ground

### William Dunstan VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-dunstan/
Rank: Corporal (later Lieutenant); Unit: 7th Battalion, (Victoria) Australian Imperial Force; Date of action: 9 August 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 15th October 1915; Born: Born on 8th March 1895 at Ballarat, Victoria, Australia.; Died: Died on 3rd March 1957 at Melbourne, Australia.; Memorial: on Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia; Medal held by: the Australian War Memorial, Canberra,; Askin register no.: 361
Citation digest (Askin): On 9th August 1915, at Lone Pine, Gallipoli, the enemy made a determined counter-attack on the centre of the newly captured trench held by a Lieutenant *, two corporals * and a few men. The enemy blew in the sandbag barricade, leaving only a foot standing, but the lieutenant and the two corporals repulsed the enemy and rebuilt the barricade. Twice more the enemy blew up the barricade and on each occasion they were repulsed and the barricade rebuilt

### John Spencer Dunville VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-spencer-dunville/
Rank: Second Lieutenant; Unit: 1st Royal Dragoons; Date of action: 24–25 June 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 2nd August 1917.; Born: Born on 7th May, 1896 at Marylebone, London.; Died: Died on 26th June 1917 near Epehy, France. (Died on of wounds).; Memorial: Villieres-Faucon Communal Cemetery, France and on the War Memorial, Holywood, County Antrim, Ireland; Askin register no.: 362
Citation digest (Askin): On 24th/25th June 1917 near Epehy, France, in order to ensure the absolute success of the demolition of the enemy's wire, Second Lieutenant Dunville placed himself between an NCO of the Royal Engineers and the enemy's ire and, thus protected, the NCO was enabled to complete a work of great importance. Second Lieutenant Dunville, although severely wounded, continued to direct his men in the wire cutting and general operations until the raid was successfully completed. He subsequently Died on of his wounds

### Alfred Edward Durrant VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/alfred-edward-durrant/
Rank: Private; Unit: 2nd Battalion. Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own); Date of action: 27 August 1900; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 18th October 1901.; Born: Born on 4th November 1864 at St James', Westminster, London.; Died: Died on 29th March 1933 at Tottenham, London.; Memorial: on the Rifle Brigade Memorial, Winchester Cathedral, Hampshire; Askin register no.: 363
Citation digest (Askin): On 27th August 1900 at Burgendal, South Africa, a corporal having been wounded and somewhat dazed, got up from his prone position in the firing line and started to run towards the enemy. Private Durrant rose and, pulling him down, tried to keep him quiet, but finding this impossible, he took him up and carried him back for 200 yards under heavy fire to shelter. The private then returned immediately to his place in the line

### Thomas Frank Durrant VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/thomas-frank-durrant/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: Royal Engineers and No. 1 Commando; Date of action: 27 March 1942; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 19th June, 1945.; Born: Born on 17th October 1918 at Green Street Green, Farnborough,; Memorial: at Escoublac-la-Baule War Cemetery, France; Askin register no.: 364
Citation digest (Askin): On 27th March 1942 at St Nazaire, France, Sergeant Durrant was in charge of a Lewis gun on HM Motor Launch 306 which came under heavy fire during the raid. Although he had no protection and was wounded in several places he continued firing until the launch was boarded and those who were still alive were taken prisoner. He died of his wounds the next day

### Edward Dwyer VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/edward-dwyer/
Rank: Private; Unit: 1st Battalion. East Surrey Regiment; Date of action: 20 April 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 22nd May 1915.; Born: Born on 25th November 1895 at Fulham, London.; Died: Died on 3rd September 1916 at Guillemont, France.; Memorial: Flatiron Copse Cemetery, France; Askin register no.: 365
Citation digest (Askin): On 20th April 1915 at Hill 60, Belgium, when his trench was heavily attacked by German grenade throwers, Private Dwyer climbed onto the Parapet and although subjected to a hail of bombs at close quarters, succeeded in dispersing the enemy by the effective use of hand-grenades. Earlier in the day he had left his trench under heavy shell fire to bandage his wounded comrades

### John James Dwyer VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-james-dwyer/
Rank: Sergeant (later Lieutenant; Unit: 4th Company, Machine-Gun Corps; Date of action: 26 September 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th November 1917.; Born: Born on 9th March 1890 at Lovett, Port Cygnet, Tasmania.; Died: Died on 17th January 1962 at Bruny Island, Tasmania.; Memorial: grave in Hobart Cemetery, Tasmania, and on the Australian War Memorial, Canberra; Medal held by: the Australian War Memorial, Canberra,; Askin register no.: 366
Citation digest (Askin): On 26th September 1917, at Zonnebeke, Belgium, Sergeant Dwyer, in charge of a Vickers machine gun, during an advanced, rushed his gun forward to within 30 yards an enemy machine gun, fired point-blank at it and killed the crew. He then seized the gun and carried it back across the shell swept ground to our front line. On the following day, when the position was being heavily shelled, and his Vickers gun was blown up, he took his team through the enemy barrage and fetched a reserve gun which he put into use in the shortest possible time

### Denis Dynon VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/denis-dynon/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 53rd Regiment (King's Shropshire Light Infantry); Date of action: 2 October 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 25th February 1862.; Born: Born on in September 1822 at Killmannon, Queen's County, Ireland.; Died: Died on the 16th February, 1863 at Dublin.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 367
Citation digest (Askin): On 2nd October 1857 at Chota Behar, India, Sergeant Dynon, with a Lieutenant * acted with conspicuous gallantry in the capture of two guns, particularly the second which they rushed and took, pistolling the Gunners who were mowing down the detachment, one-third of which was hors de combat at the time

### George Harold Eardley VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/george-harold-eardley/
Rank: Sergeant (later Company Sergeant-Major); Unit: 4th Battalion King's Shropshire Light Infantry; Date of action: 16 October 1944; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 2nd January 1945.; Born: Born on 6th May 1912 at Congleton, Cheshire.; Died: Died on 11th September 1991 at Congleton Cheshire.; Askin register no.: 368
Citation digest (Askin): On 16th October 1944 east of Overloon, Holland, Sergeant Eardley's platoon was ordered to clear some orchards where a strong opposition was holding up the advance, but 80 yards away from the objective the platoon was halted by automatic fire from machine-gun posts. Sergeant Eardley spotted one of these posts and moving forward under heavy fire killed the officer at the post with a grenade. He went on to destroyed two more posts single-handed under fire so intense that it daunted those who were with him, but his action enabled the platoon to achieve its objective and thus ensured the success of the whole attack

### John Hurst Edmondson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-hurst-edmondson/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 2nd/ 17th Battalion. Australian Military Forces; Date of action: 13–14 April 1941; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 4th July 1941; Born: Born on 8th October 1914 at Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia.; Died: Died on 14th April 1941 at Tobruk, North Africa. (killed in action); Memorial: Tobruk War Cemetery, Libya and on the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia; Medal held by: the Australian War Memorial, Canberra,; Askin register no.: 369
Citation digest (Askin): During the night of 13th/14th April, 1941 at Tobruk, Libya, Corporal Edmondson was severely wounded while serving with a party which was counter-attacking the enemy who had broken through the barbed wire defences. He continued to advance, however, under heavy fire and went to the assistance of his officer who was in difficulties --- he had his bayonet through a German soldier who, in his death throes, was clasping him fiercely around the legs while another German was attacking the lieutenant from behind. Despite his own serious injuries, Edmondson went to his rescue and killed both of the enemy.. Soon after this tremendous effort he Died on of his wounds

### Alexander Edwards VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/alexander-edwards/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 1st/6th Battalion. Seaforth Highlanders; Date of action: 31 July 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 14th September 1917.; Born: Born on 4th November 1885 at Lossiemouth, Morayshire, Scotland.; Died: Died on 24th March 1918 east of Arras, France.; Memorial: Arras War Memorial; Askin register no.: 370
Citation digest (Askin): On 31st July 1917 north of Ypres, Belgium, Sergeant Edwards located a machine gun in a wood, led some men against it, captured the gun and killed all the team. Later, when a sniper was causing casualties, he stalked him and although badly wounded in the arm, went on and killed him. There being only one officer now left with the company, Sergeant Edwards, regardless of his wound, led his men on until the objective was captured. He continued to show great daring particularly in personal reconnaissance and although again wounded twice the next day he still maintained a complete disregard for personal safety

### Frederick Jeremiah Edwards VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/frederick-jeremiah-edwards/
Rank: Private; Unit: 12th Battalion. Middlesex Regiment (Duke of Cambridge's Own); Date of action: 26 September 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 25th November 1916.; Born: Born on 3rd October 1894 at Queenstown, County Cork, Ireland.; Died: Died on 9th March 1964 at Richmond, Surrey.; Memorial: at Richmond cemetery, Surrey; Askin register no.: 371
Citation digest (Askin): On 26th September 1916 at Thiepval, France, part of the line was held up by machine-gun fire and all the officers had become casualties. There was confusion and indication of retirement. Private Edwards, grasping the situation and on his own initiative, dashed out towards the gun, which he knocked out with his bombs. This very gallant act, coupled with great presence of mind and disregard of personal danger, made further advance possible and cleared up a dangerous situation

### Hughie Idwal Edwards VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/hughie-idwal-edwards/
Rank: Wing Commander; Unit: 105 Squadron. Royal Air Force; Date of action: 4 July 1941; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 22nd July 1941.; Born: Born on 1st August 1914 at Fremantle, Western Australia.; Died: Died on 5th August 1982 at Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.; Memorial: on Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia; Medal held by: the Australian War Memorial, Canberra,; Askin register no.: 372
Citation digest (Askin): On 4th July 1941 over Bremen, Germany, Wing Commander Edwards led a force of bombers, in daylight, at a height of about 50 ft through telephone wires and high-tension cables, to attack the heavily defended port. The bombers successfully penetrated a fierce anti-aircraft fire and a dense balloon barrage, but further fire over the port itself resulted in the loss of four of the attacking force. His task completed, Wing Commander Edwards brought his remaining aircraft safely back, although all had been hit

### Thomas Edwards VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/thomas-edwards/
Rank: Private; Unit: 1st Battalion. Royal Highlanders (The Black Watch); Date of action: 13 March 1884; Conflict: Sudan Campaign; Gazette: London Gazetted on 21st May, 1884.; Born: Born on 19th April 1863 at Brill, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire.; Died: Died on 27th March 1953 at Woodford, Essex.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 373
Citation digest (Askin): On 30th March 1884 at the Battle of Tamai, Sudan, when both members of the crew of one of the guns had been killed, Private Edwards, after bayoneting two Arabs and himself receiving a wound from a spear, remained with the gun, defending it throughout the action

### Wilfred Edwards VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/wilfred-edwards/
Rank: Private (later Captain); Unit: 7th Battalion. King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry; Date of action: 16 August 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 14th September 1917.; Born: Born on 16th February 1893 at Norwich.; Died: Died on 4th January 1972 at Leeds, Yorkshire.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 374
Citation digest (Askin): On 16th August 1917 at Langemarck, Belgium, when all the company officers were lost, Private Edwards, without hesitation and under heavy machine gun and rifle fire from a strong concrete fort, dashed forward at great personal risk, bombed through the loopholes, surmounted the fort and waved to his company to advance. Three officers and 30 other ranks were taken prisoner by him in the fort. Later he did most valuable work as a runner and eventually guided most of the Battalion out through very difficult ground. Throughout he set a splendid example and was utterly regardless of danger

### William Mordaunt Marsh Edwards VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-mordaunt-marsh-edwards/
Rank: Lieutenant (later Major); Unit: 2nd Battalion. Highland Light Infantry; Date of action: 13 September 1882; Conflict: Occupation of Egypt; Gazette: London Gazetted on 13th February 1883.; Born: Born on 7th May 1855 at Hardingham, Norfolk.; Died: Died on 17th September, 1912 at Hardingham, Norfolk.; Memorial: St George's Church, Hardingham, Norfolk; Askin register no.: 375
Citation digest (Askin): On 13th September 1882 at Tel-el-Kebir, Egypt, Lieutenant Edwards led a party of the Highland Light Infantry to storm the Redoubt. The Lieutenant who was in advance of his party, rushed alone into the battery, killed the artillery officer in charge and was himself knocked down by a Gunner with a rammer and was only rescued by the timely arrival of three men of his regiment

### Ernest Albert Egerton VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/ernest-albert-egerton/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 16th Battalion. Sherwood Foresters. (Notts and Derby Regiment.); Date of action: 20 September 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th November 1917; Born: Born on 10th November 1897 at Longton, Staffordshire.; Died: Died on 14th February 1966 at Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.; Memorial: at Forsbrook , Stoke-on-Trent; Medal held by: the Sherwood Forester's Museum, Nottingham; Askin register no.: 376
Citation digest (Askin): On 20th September 1917 south-east of Ypres, Belgium, during an attack, visibility was bad owing to a fog and smoke. As a result the two leading waves of the attack passed over certain hostile dug-outs without clearing them and enemy rifles and machine guns from these dug-outs were inflicting severe casualties. Corporal Egerton at once responded to a call for volunteers to help in clearing up the situation and he dashed for the dug-outs under heavy fire at short range. He shot a Rifleman, a bomber and a Gunner, by which time support had arrived and 29 of the enemy surrendered

### Roland Edward Elcock VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/roland-edward-elcock/
Rank: Lance-Corporal; Unit: 11th Battalion, Royal Scots. (Lothian Regiment); Date of action: 15 October 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th December 1918.; Born: Born on 5th June 1899 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire.; Died: Died on the 6th of at October 1944 at Dehra Dun, India.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 377
Citation digest (Askin): On 15th October 1918 south-east of Cappelle St Catharine, France, Corporal Elcock was in charge of a Lewis gun team, and entirely on his own initiative he rushed his gun up to within 10 yards of enemy guns which were causing heavy casualties and holding up the advance. He put both guns out of action, capturing five prisoners and undoubtedly saved the whole attack from being held up. Later, near the River Lys, this NCO again attacked an enemy machine gun and captured the crew

### Keith Elliott VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/keith-elliott/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 22nd Battalion, 2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force; Date of action: 15 July 1942; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th September 1942.; Born: Born on 25th April 1916 at Apiti, New Zealand.; Died: Died on 7th October 1989 at Raumati, North Island, New Zealand.; Memorial: the Headquarters of the Dunedin RSA, New Zealand; Askin register no.: 378
Citation digest (Askin): On 15th July 1942 at Ruweisat, Western Desert, Sergeant Elliott, while leading his platoon in an attack under heavy machine-gun and mortar fire, was wounded in the chest, nevertheless, he carried on and led his men in a bayonet charge which resulted in the capture of four enemy machine gun posts and anti-tank gun. Seven of the enemy were killed and 50 taken prisoner. In spite of his wounds Sergeant Elliott refused to leave his platoon until he had reformed them and handed over the prisoners, the number which had by then increased to 130

### Neville Bowes Elliott-Cooper VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/neville-bowes-elliott-cooper/
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel; Unit: commanding the 8th Battalion. The Royal Fusiliers; Date of action: 30 November 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 13th February 1918.; Born: Born on 22nd January 1889 at London.; Died: Died on 11th February 1918 at Hanover, Germany. (Died on of wounds).; Memorial: grave in Hamburg Cemetery, Germany and in Ripon Cathedral; Askin register no.: 253
Citation digest (Askin): On 30 in November 1917 east of La Vacquerie, near Cambrai, France, when the enemy had broken through our outpost line, Lieutenant Colonel Elliot-Cooper seeing them advancing across the open, mounted the Parapet calling upon the reserve company and details from battalion headquarters to follow. Absolutely unarmed, he made straight for the advancing enemy and under his direction his men forced them back 600 yards. While still yards in front he was severely wounded and realising that his force was greatly outnumbered, he signalled to them to withdraw, knowing that he must be taken prisoner. He Died on of his wounds three months later in Germany

### Howard Crauford Elphinstone VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/howard-crauford-elphinstone/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Corps of Royal Engineers; Date of action: 18 June 1855; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: Gazetted on 21st June and 21st December 1855 and receive the Medal; Born: Born on 12th December 1829 at Sunzel, Riga, Russia.; Died: Died on 8th March 1890 near Ushant.; Memorial: Devonport chapel, Devon; Bagshot Parish Church, Surrey;; Askin register no.: 379

### Wilfrith Elstob VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/wilfrith-elstob/
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel; Unit: Commanding 16th Battalion of the Manchester Regiment; Date of action: 21 March 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 9th June 1919.; Born: Born on at 8th September, 1888 at Chichester, Sussex.; Died: Died on 21st March 1918 near St Quentin, France.; Memorial: Pozieres Memorial, France and also at All Saints Church, Siddington, Cheshire; Askin register no.: 380
Citation digest (Askin): On 21st March 1918 at the Manchester Redoubt, near St Quentin, France, Lieutenant Colonel Elstob encouraged his men during the preliminary bombardment, giving personal support with revolver, rifle and bombs. Single-handed, he repulsed a bombing assault and later when ammunition was required, made several journeys under heavy fire to replenish the supply. By means of a buried cable he sent a message to his brigade commander that the Manchesters would hold the position to the last, and although he was wounded twice he inspired his men to do this until he was killed, in the final assault

### Frederick Cockayne Elton VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/frederick-cockayne-elton/
Rank: Brevet Major; Unit: 55th Regiment (Border Regiment); Date of action: 29 March 1855; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February 1857.; Born: Born on 23rd April 1832 at Whitestaunton, Chard, Somerset.; Died: Died on 24th March 1888 at London.; Memorial: the Parish Church, Whitestaunton, Chard, Somerset; Askin register no.: 381
Citation digest (Askin): On 29th March 1855 in the Crimea, Major Elton, with a small number of men, drove off a party of Russians who were destroying one of the new detached works, taking one prisoner himself. On 7th June he was the first to lead his men from the trenches. On 4th August he was in command of a working party in the advance trenches in front of the Quarries, encouraging his men to work under very heavy fire and even used a pick and shovel himself to set an example

### James Samuel Emerson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-samuel-emerson/
Rank: Second Lieutenant; Unit: 9th Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers; Date of action: 6 December 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 13th February 1918.; Born: Born on 3rd August 1895 at Collon, Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland.; Died: Died on 6th December, 1917 La Vaquerie, France. (Killed in action).; Memorial: on Cambrai Memorial, France; Askin register no.: 382
Citation digest (Askin): On 6th December, 1917, on the Hindenburg Line, north of Vaquerie, France, Second Lieutenant Emerson led his company in an attack and cleared 400 yards of trench. Though wounded, when the enemy attacked in superior numbers he met their attack with eight men, killing many and taking six prisoners. For three hours afterwards, all of officers having become casualties, he remained with his company, refusing to go to the dressing station, and repeatedly repelling bombing attacks. Later, leading his men to repel another attack, he was mortally wounded. His heroism inspired his men to hold out until reinforcements arrived

### Henry William Engleheart VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/henry-william-engleheart/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 10th Hussars (Prince of Wales' Own Royal); Date of action: 13 March 1900; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 5th October 1900.; Born: Born on 14th November 1863 at Blackheath, London.; Died: Died on 9th August 1939 at Datchet, Berkshire.; Askin register no.: 383
Citation digest (Askin): On 13th March 1900 north of Bloemfontein, South Africa, the party which had destroyed the railway had to get over four deep spruits in order to make their way back through enemy lines. At the 4th spruit the horse of one of the sappers failed to get up the bank and was left in a very dangerous position. In the face of very heavy fire Sergeant Engleheart went to the rescue of the Sapper and his horse. Shortly before this he has shown great gallantry in dashing into the first spruit and dealing with the Boers there, before they had time to rally

### William John English VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-john-english/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 2nd Scottish Horse; Date of action: 3 July 1901; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 4th October 1901.; Born: Born on 6th October 1882 at Cork, Ireland.; Died: Died on 4th July 1941 at sea. (near Egypt).; Memorial: Maala Military Cemetery, Aden; Askin register no.: 384
Citation digest (Askin): On 3rd July 1901 at the Vlakfontein, South Africa, Lieutenant English was holding a position under attack by the enemy. Two of his men were killed and two wounded, but the position was still held, largely owing to the lieutenant's personal pluck. When the ammunition ran short, he went over to the next party to get more, over 50 yards of open ground, under very heavy fire at a range of 20 to 30 yards

### John Erskine VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-erskine/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 5th Battalion, The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles); Date of action: 22 June 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 5th August 1916.; Born: Born on 13th January 1894 at Dunfermline, Scotland.; Died: Died on 14th April 1917 at Arras, France.; Memorial: on Arras Memorial, France; Askin register no.: 385
Citation digest (Askin): On 22nd June 1916 at Givenchy, France, whilst the near lip of a crater caused by the explosion of a large mine was being consolidated, Sergeant Erskine rushed out under continuous fire and rescued a wounded sergeant and a private. Later, seeing his officer, who was believed to be dead, showing signs of movement, he ran to him, bandaged his head and remained with him for fully an hour, being repeatedly fired on. When assistance arrived, he helped to bring in the officer, shielding him with his own body to lessen the chance of his being hit again

### Harold Marcus Ervine-Andrews VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/harold-marcus-ervine-andrews/
Rank: Captain (later Lt. Colonel); Unit: The East Lancashire Regiment; Date of action: 31 May 1940 to 1 June 1940; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 30th July 1940; Born: Born on 29th July 1911 at Keadue, Cavan, Ireland.; Died: Died on 30th March 1995 at some St Austell, Cornwall.; Memorial: Stonyhurst College, Lancashire. (cremated at St Austell, Cornwall); Askin register no.: 31
Citation digest (Askin): During the night 31st May / 1st June 1940 near Dunkirk, France, the company commanded by Captain Ervine-Andrews was heavily outnumbered and under intense German fire. When enemy attacked at dawn and crossed the Canal de Bergues, Captain Ervine- Andrews, with volunteers from his company, rushed to a barn and from the roof shot 17 or of the enemy with a rifle and many more with the Bren gun. When the barn was shattered and alight, he sent the wounded to the rear and led the remaining eight men back, wading for over a mile in water up to their chins

### Eugene Esmonde VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/eugene-esmonde/
Rank: Lieutenant Commander; Unit: Royal Navy; Date of action: 12 February 1942; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 3rd March 1942.; Born: Born on: 1st March 1909 at Thurgoland, Yorkshire; Died: Died on: 12th February 1942 in the Staits of Dover.; Memorial: Woodlands Cemetery, Gillingham and RN Memorial Portsmouth; Askin register no.: 386
Citation digest (Askin): On 12 February 1942 in the Straits of Dover, Lieutenant Commander Esmonde led his squadron of six Swordfish inthe attack of two German battle cruisers and the cruiser Prinz Eugen, which were entering the Straits strongly escorted by surface craft. Detached from their escorting fighters (just 10 in number) by enemy fighters, all of the aircraft of the squadron were damaged, but even after Lieutenant Commander Esmonde's sustained a direct hit he still continued the run-in towards his target until it burst into flames and crashed into the sea. The squadron went on to launch a gallant attack, but none of the six aircraft returned

### Thomas Esmonde VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/thomas-esmonde/
Rank: Captain (later Lietenant Colonel); Unit: 18th Regiment (To become The Royal Irish Regiment); Date of action: 18 June 1855; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 25th september 1857; Born: Born on: 25th May 1829 at Pembrokestown, Ireland.; Died: Died on: 14th January 1873 at Bruges, Belgium.; Memorial: No known Memorial; Askin register no.: 387
Citation digest (Askin): On 18 June 1855 at Sebastopol, Crimea, after being engaged in the attack on the Redan, Captain Esmonde repeatedly assisted, at great personal risk, in rescuing wounded men from exposed situations. Also on 20 June while in command of a covering party he rushed to a spot where a fireball from the enemy had just lodged, and extinguished it before it could betray the position of his men, thus saving the party from a murderous fire of shell and grape which was immediately opened where the fireball had fallen

### Arthur Evans VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/arthur-evans/
Rank: Lance-Sergeant; Unit: 6th Battalion The Lincolnshire Regiment; Date of action: 2 September 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 30th October 1918 and 31st March 1919.; Born: Born on: 8th April 1891 at Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire.; Died: Died on: 31st October 1936 at Sydney, Austrakia.; Memorial: He was buried in Sydney, Australia and he re-buried at Park Cemetery, Lytham-St. Annes,, Lancashire; Askin register no.: 388
Citation digest (Askin): On 2nd September 1918 south west of Etaing, France, a patrol reconnoitring on the west bank of a river sighted an enemy machine-gun on the east bank. The river being very deep at that point, Lance-Sergeant Evans volunteered to swim across and having done so crawled up behind the machine-gun post, where he shot the sentry and another man and made four more surrender. After a crossing had been found and one officer and one man joined him, machine-gun and rifle fire was opened on them. The officer was wounded and Sergeant Evans covered his withdrawal under heavy fire

### George Evans VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/george-evans/
Rank: Company Sergeant-Major; Unit: 18th Battalion, Manchester Regiment; Date of action: 30 July 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 30th January 1920.; Born: Born on 16th February 1876 at Kensington, London.; Died: Died on 28th September 1937 at Sydenham, Kent.; Memorial: at Elmers End Cemetery, Beckenham, Kent; Askin register no.: 389
Citation digest (Askin): On 30th July 1916 at Guillemont, France, Company Sergeant-Major Evans volunteered to take back an important message after five runners had been killed in attempting to do so. He had to cover about 700 yards, the whole of which was under observation from the enemy. He succeeded in delivering the message in spite of being wounded and rejoined his company although advised to go to the dressing station. The return journey had again meant facing 700 yards of severe rifle and machine-gun fire, but by dodging from shell-hole to shell-hole he managed it

### Lewis Pugh Evans VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/lewis-pugh-evans/
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel; Unit: The Black Watch, Commanding the 1st Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment; Date of action: 4 October 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th November, 1917.; Born: Born on 3rd January 1881 at Aberystwyth, Cardiganshire.; Died: Died on 30th November 1962 at Paddington, London.; Memorial: at Llanbadarn Churchyard, Cardiganshire; Askin register no.: 390
Citation digest (Askin): On 4th October 1917 near Zonnebeke, Belgium, Lieutenant Colonel EVANS took his battalion through a terrific enemy barrage, and while his troops were working round the flank of a machine-gun emplacement, rushed at it himself, firing his revolver through a loophole, and forcing the garrison to capitulate. Although severely wounded in the shoulder he refused to be bandaged and again led his battalion forward and was again wounded. Nevertheless he carried on until the next objective was achieved, and then collapsed. As there were numerous casualties he again refused assistance and managed unaided to reach the dressing station

### Samuel Evans VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/samuel-evans/
Rank: Private; Unit: 19th Regiment (Yorkshire Regiment-- Princess Alexandra of Wales Own); Date of action: 13 April 1855; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 23rd June 1857.; Born: Born on in 1821 at Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland.; Died: Died on in October 1901 at Edinburgh.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 391
Citation digest (Askin): On 13th April 1855 at Sebastopol, Crimea, Private Evans volunteered to go into an embrasure to repair a breach. He and another private went into the battery and leapt into the embrasure, where they carried out the necessary repairs under very heavy fire. Updated:15.1.03

### Donald Dickson Farmer VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/donald-dickson-farmer/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 1st Battalion, Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders; Date of action: 13 December 1900; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 12th April 1901.; Born: Born on the 28th May, 1877 at Kelso, Roxburghshire, Scotland.; Died: Died on 23rd December 1956 at Liverpool, Lancashire.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 392
Citation digest (Askin): On 13th December 1900 during an attack at a Nooitgedacht, South Africa, a lieutenant with 15 men went to the assistance of a picquet which was heavily engaged, most of the men having been killed or wounded. The enemy immediately opened fire on the relief party, killing two and wounding five, including the Lieutenant. Sergeant Farmer at once went to the officer who was quite helpless, and carried him away under heavy fire to a place of comparative safety, after which he returned to the firing line and was eventually taken prisoner. Additional information:. Lieutenant Colonel Farmer also held the Military Service Medal (MSM)

### Joseph John Farmer VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/joseph-john-farmer/
Rank: Provisional Lance-Corporal; Unit: Army Hospital Corps (Royal Army Medical Corps); Date of action: 27 February 1881; Conflict: First Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 16th May 1881.; Born: Born on 15th May 1854 at King's Cross, London.; Died: Died on 30th June 1930 at Northwood, Middlesex.; Memorial: at Brompton Cemetery, London; Askin register no.: 393
Citation digest (Askin): On 27th February, 1881, at the Majuba Mountain in South Africa, when the Boers closed with the British troops near the Wells, Corporal Farmer held a white flag over the wounded and when the arm holding the flag was shot through, he then raised the flag with the other arm and continued to do so until that one was also shot through

### Francis Edward Henry Farquharson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/francis-edward-henry-farquharson/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 42nd Regiment (Black Watch (Royal Highlanders); Date of action: 9 March 1858; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 16th June 1859.; Born: Born on 25th March 1837 at Glasgow.; Died: Died on 12th September 1875 at Harberton, Devon.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 394
Citation digest (Askin): On 9th March 1858 at Lucknow, India, Lieutenant Farquharson led a portion of his company and stormed a bastion mounting two guns and then spiked them. This meant that the advance positions held in during the night were rendered Secure from artillery fire. Lieutenant Farquharson was severely wounded while holding an advanced position the following morning

### John Farrell VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-farrell/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge's Own); Date of action: 25 October 1854; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 20th November, 1857.; Born: Born on in March 1826 at Dublin.; Died: Died on 31st August 1865 at Secunderabad, India.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 395
Citation digest (Askin): On 25th October, 1854 at Balaclava*, Crimea, Sergeant Farrell, whose horse had been killed under him, stopped on the field and amidst a storm of shot and shell helped a troop sergeant-major subsequently Died on) out a range of the guns

### William Frederick Faulds VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-frederick-faulds/
Rank: Private; Unit: 1st Battalion, South African Infantry; Date of action: 18 July 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 9th September, 1916.; Born: Born on 19th February 1895 at Cradock, Cape Province, South Africa.; Died: Died on 16th February 1950 at Salisbury, Rhodesia.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 396
Citation digest (Askin): On 18th July, 1916 at Delville Wood, France, a bombing party came under very heavy rifle and machine-gun fire and the majority were killed or wounded, including the lieutenant in charge, who they are unable to move midway between the two lines of trenches. In full daylight Private Faulds, accompanied by two other men, climbed over the parapet, ran out, picked up the officer and carried him back. Today's later Private Faulds went out alone, under intense artillery fire, and brought in a wounded man and then rejoined his platoon

### Fazal Din VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/fazal-din/
Rank: Naik; Unit: 10th Baluch Regiment, Indian Army; Date of action: 2 March 1945; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th May 1945.; Born: Born on 1st July 1921 at Hussianpur Village, Hoshiapur District,; Died: Died on 2nd March 1945 near Meiktila, Burma. (killed in action).; Memorial: on the Rangoon Memorial, Burma; Askin register no.: 397
Citation digest (Askin): On 2nd March near Meiktila, Burma, during an attack, Naik Fazal Din's section was held up by fire from the enemy bunkers, whereupon he personally attacked the nearest bunker and silenced it, then led his men against the other. Suddenly six Japanese, led by two officers wielding swords rushed out and Naik Fazal Din was run through the chest by one of them. As the sword was withdrawn, the naik wrested it from the hands of its owner and killed him with it. Having killed another Japanese with the sword he waved it aloft, continuing to encourage his men before staggering back to make his report and collapsing

### Edward Stephen Fogarty Fegen VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/edward-stephen-fogarty-fegen/
Rank: Acting Captain; Unit: Royal Navy VC London Gazetted on 22nd November 1940; Date of action: 5 November 1940; Conflict: Second World War; Born: Born on: 8th October 1891 at Southsea, Hampshire.; Died: Died on: 5th November 1940. Went down with the Jervis Bay in; Memorial: at: Chatham Naval Memorial; On a sundial, Hamilton, Bermuda;On a twelve feet high Column in the Hospital grounds in St John, New Brunswick, Canada and the Seaman's Institute,Wellington New Zealand; Askin register no.: 398
Citation digest (Askin): On the 5 November 1940 in the Atlantic, Captain Fegen, commanding HMS Jervis Bay, was escorting 37 merchantmen, when they were attacked by the German Pocket Battleship Admiral Scheer. Captain Fegen immediately engaged the enemy head-on, thus giving the ships of the convoy time to scatter. Out-gunned and on fire Jervis Bay maintained the unequal fight for three hours, although the Captain's right arm was shattered and his bridge was shot from under him. He went down with his ship but it was due to him that 31ships of the convoy escaped

### Thomas Riversdale. COLYER- Fergusson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/thomas-riversdale-colyer-fergusson/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 2nd Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment; Date of action: 31 July 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 6th September, 1917.; Born: Born on 18th February, 1896 at Ightham, Kent.; Died: Died on 31st July, 1917 at Bellewaarde, Belgium. (killed in action).; Memorial: Menin Road South Military Cemetery, Belgium, Ightham Parish Church and on the Ightham War Memorial, Kent; Askin register no.: 399
Citation digest (Askin): On 31st July, 1917 at Bellewaarde, Belgium, Captain Colyer-Fergusson unexpectedly found himself with a sergeant and five men only. He carried out the planned attack nevertheless and succeeded in capturing the enemy trench. During an enemy counter-attack, assisted only by his orderly, he attacked and captured an enemy machine-gun, turning it on the assailants. Later, assisted only by his sergeant, he again attacked and captured a second enemy machine gun, but shortly afterwards he was killed by a sniper

### Alfred Kirke Ffrench VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/alfred-kirke-ffrench/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 53rd Regiment. (King's Royal Shropshire Light Infantry); Date of action: 16 November 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: Gazetted 24th December, 1858; Born: Born on 25th February 1835 at Meerut, India.; Died: Died on 28th December, 1872 at Chiswick, London.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 400
Citation digest (Askin): On 16th November, 1857 at Lucknow, India, Lieutenant Ffrench was in command of the Grenadier Company and behaved with conspicuous bravery at the taking of the Secundra Bagh. He was one of the first to enter the building

### Viscount Alexander Edward Murray Fincastle VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/viscount-alexander-edward-murray-fincastle/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 16th Lancers. (The Queen's); Date of action: 17 August 1897; Conflict: Tirah Campaign; Gazette: London Gazetted on 9th November, 1897.; Born: Born on 22nd April, 1871 at Portland Place, London.; Died: Died on 29th January 1962 at London.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 401
Citation digest (Askin): On 17th August 1897 at Nawa Kili, Upper Swat, India,* Lieutenant Fincastle with two other officers * and five men of the Guides, went under heavy and close fire, to the rescue of a Lieutenant of the Lancashire Fusiliers who was lying disabled by a bullet wound and surrounded by enemy swordsmen. While the wounded officer was being brought under cover he was unfortunately killed by a bullet. One of the officers of the rescue party was mortally wounded and four horses were shot

### Norman Augustus Finch VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/norman-augustus-finch/
Rank: Sergeant (later Lieutenant and Quartermaster.); Unit: Royal Marine Artillery; Date of action: 22–23 April 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 23rd July 1918; Born: Born on: 26th December 1890 at Handsworth, Birmingham.; Died: Died on: 15th March 1966 at Portsmouth, Hampshire.; Memorial: St Andrews Church Eastney Royal Marine Barracks, and in RM Museum, Southsea; Medal held by: the Royal Marine museum, Eastney Barracks,; Askin register no.: 402
Citation digest (Askin): On 22/23 April 1918 at Zeebrugge, Belgium, Sergeant Finch was second in command of the pom-poms and Lewis gun in the foretop of HMS Vindictive. At one period Vindictive was being hit every few seconds, but Sergeant Finch and the officer in command kept up a continuous fire, until two heavy shells made direct hits on the foretop killing or disabling everyone except Sergeant Finch who was, however severely wounded. Nevertheless he remained in his battered and exposed position, harassing the enemy on the Mole until the foretop received another direct hit, putting the remainder of the armament completely out of action. (Sergeant Finch was elected by ballot under Rule 13.)

### George Findlater VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/george-findlater/
Rank: Piper; Unit: 1st Battalion, Gordon Highlanders; Date of action: 20 October 1897; Conflict: Tirah Campaign; Gazette: London Gazetted on 20th May 1898.; Born: Born on 15th February, 1872 at Forgue, Huntly, Aberdeenshire,; Died: Died on 11th March 1942 at Turriff, Aberdeenshire.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 403
Citation digest (Askin): On 20th October 1897 during the attack on the Dargai Heights, Indian Frontier *, Piper Findlater, after being shot through both feet and unable to stand, propped himself against a boulder and went on playing the regimental march under heavy fire, to encourage the advance

### George de Cardonnel Elmsall Findlay VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/george-de-cardonnel-elmsall-findlay/
Rank: Major; Unit: 409 (Low) Field Company, Royal Engineers; Date of action: 4 November 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 29th June 1915.; Born: Born on 20th August, 1889 at Boturich, Balloch, Dumbartonshire,; Died: Died on 26th June 1967 at Helensburgh, Renfrewshire, Scotland.; Memorial: not known. Memorial on Basra War Memorial, Iraq; Askin register no.: 404
Citation digest (Askin): On 4th November, 1918 during the forcing of the Sambre-oise Canal at the lock South of Catillon, France, Major Findlay was when the leading bridging and assaulting parties which came under heavy fire and the advance was stopped. Nevertheless he collected what men he could and repaired the bridge, under incessant fire. Although wounded he continued with his task and after two unsuccessful efforts managed to place the bridge in position across the loch and was the first man across, remaining at this dangerous post until further work was completed. On 9th May 1915 near Rue du Bois, France, Lance-Corporal Finlay led a bombing party of 12 men in the attack until 10 of them had fallen. He then ordered the two survivors to crawl back and he himself went to the assistance of a wounded man and carried him over a distance of 10 yards of fire-swept ground into cover, quite regardless of his own safety

### David Finlay VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/david-finlay/
Rank: Lance Corporal; Unit: Black Watch (Royal Highlanders); Date of action: 9 May 1915; Conflict: First World War

### Humphrey Osbaldston Brooke Firman VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/humphrey-osbaldston-brooke-firman/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Royal Navy; Date of action: 24–25 April 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 2nd February 1917.; Born: Born on 24th November, 1886 at Kensington, London.; Died: Died on 25th April, 1916 near Kut-el-Amara, Mesopotamia.; Memorial: on Basra War Memorial, Iraq; Askin register no.: 406
Citation digest (Askin): On the night of the 24th/25th April, 1916 in Mesopotamia, an attempt was made to reprovision the force besieged at Kut-el-Amara. Lieutenant Firman, Commanding SS Julnar, with a lieutenant commander *, a sub-lieutenant and 12 ratings, started off with 270 tons of stores up the River Tigris. Unfortunately Julnar was attacked almost at once by Turkish machine guns and heavy artillery. At Magasis, steel hawsers stretched across the river halted the expedition, the enemy opened fire at point-blank range and Julnar's Bridge was smashed. Lieutenant Firman and several of his crew were killed, the survivors and supplies being captured

### James Firth VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-firth/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 1st Battalion Duke of Wellington's Regiment; Date of action: 24 February 1900; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 11th June 1901.; Born: Born on 15th January 1874 at Jarrow, County Durham.; Died: Died on 29th May 1921 at Sheffield, Yorkshire.; Memorial: at Burngreave Cemetery, Sheffield; Askin register no.: 407
Citation digest (Askin): On 24th February, 1900 at Plewman's Farm, near Arundel, Cape Colony, South Africa, Sergeant Firth picked up and carried to cover a Lance-Corporal who was lying wounded and exposed to heavy fire. Later in the day, when the enemy had advanced to within a short distance of the firing line, Sergeant Firth rescued a second lieutenant who was dangerously wounded, and carried him over the crest of a ridge to safety. He himself was shot through the nose and eye while doing so

### Frederick Fisher VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/frederick-fisher/
Rank: Lance-Corporal; Unit: 13th Battalion, Quebec Regiment (Royal Highlanders of Canada). C E F; Date of action: 22–23 April 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 23rd June, 1915.; Born: Born on 3rd August 1894 at St Catherine's, Ontario, Canada.; Died: Died on 24th April 1915 at St Julien, Ypres, Belgium.; Memorial: on Menin Gate Memorial, Belgium; Askin register no.: 408
Citation digest (Askin): On 23rd April, 1915 in the neighbourhood of St Julien, Belgium, Lance-Corporal Fisher went forward with the machine gun of which he was in charge, under heavy fire, and covered the retreat of a battery, losing four of his gun team. Later, when he had obtained four more men, he went forward again to the firing line and was killed while bringing his machine-gun into action under very heavy fire

### Charles Fitzclarence VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/charles-fitzclarence/
Rank: Captain; Unit: The Royal Fusiliers; Date of action: 14 October 1899; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th April, 1858.; Born: Born on 8th May 1865 at Bishopscourt, County Kildare, Ireland.; Died: Died on 12th November, 1914-at Polygon Wood, Zonnebeke, Belgium.; Memorial: on Menin Gate memorial, Belgium, and St George's Memorial Church, Ypres, Belgium. Memorial not known; Askin register no.: 409
Citation digest (Askin): On 14th October, 1899 near Mafeking, South Africa, Captain FitzClarence went with a partially trained Squadron to the assistance of an armoured train. The enemy was in greatly superior numbers and the squadron was, for a time, surrounded and in great danger. The captain, however, so inspired his men that not only was the train relieved, but a heavy defeat was inflicted on the Boers. On 27th October he led his squadron in a successful night attack and on the 26th December he again distinguished himself, and was severely wounded. On 28th September, 1857 at Bolandshahr, India, Gunner Fitzgerald and a sergeant * worked their gun after every other man belonging to it had been either killed or wounded. They were under very heavy fire, but cleared the road of the enemy

### Richard Fitzgerald VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/richard-fitzgerald/
Rank: Gunner; Unit: Bengal Horse Artillery; Date of action: 28 September 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny

### Andrew Fitzgibbon VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/andrew-fitzgibbon/
Rank: Hospital Apprentice; Unit: Indian Medical Establishment attchd to 67 Regt.(Royal Hampshire Regt.); Date of action: 21 August 1860; Conflict: Third China War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 13th August 1861; Born: Born on: 13th May 1845 at Gogerat, India.; Died: Died on: 7th March 1883 at Delhi, India.; Memorial: No known memorial; Askin register no.: 411
Citation digest (Askin): On 21 August 1860 at the capture of North Taku Fort, India, Hospital Apprentice Fitzgibbon accompanied a wing of the 67th Regiment when it took up a position within 500 yards of the fort. He then proceeded, under heavy fire, attend a dhoolie-bearer, whose wound he had been directed to bind up, and while the regiment was advancing under the enemy's fire, he ran across the open ground to attend to another wounded man. In doing so he was himself severely wounded

### Francis Fitzpatrick VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/francis-fitzpatrick/
Rank: Private; Unit: 94th Regiment (Connaught Rangers); Date of action: 28 November 1879; Conflict: Basuto War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 23rd February, 1880.; Born: Born on in 1859 at Tullycorbet, County Monaghan, Ireland.; Died: Died on 10th July 1933 in Ireland.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 412
Citation digest (Askin): On 28th November, 1879 during attack on Sekukuni's Town, South Africa *, Private Fitzpatrick and another private * with six men of the Native Contingent, were with a Lieutenant of the first Dragoon Guards when he was badly wounded. The natives carried the wounded officer at first, but when the party was pursued by about 30 of the enemy the deserted and the lieutenant would have been killed but for the gallantry of the two Privates. One carrying him and the other covering the retreat and firing on the enemy

### Thomas Flawn VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/thomas-flawn/
Rank: Private; Unit: 94th Regiment. (Connaught Rangers); Date of action: 28 November 1879; Conflict: Basuto War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 23rd February 1880.; Born: Born on 22nd December, 1857 at Finedon, Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire.; Died: Died on 19th January, 1925 at Plumstead, Kent.; Memorial: at Plumstead Cemetery, Kent; Askin register no.: 413
Citation digest (Askin): On 28th November, 1879 during attack on Sekukuni's Town, South Africa *, Private Flawn and another private * with six men of the Native Contingent, were with a Lieutenant of the first Dragoon Guards when he was badly wounded. The natives carried the wounded officer at first, but when the party was pursued by about 30 of the enemy the deserted and the lieutenant would have been killed but for the gallantry of the two Privates. One carrying him and the other covering the retreat and firing on the enemy

### Arthur Fleming-Sandes VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/arthur-fleming-sandes/
Rank: Temp. Second Lieutenant; Unit: East Surrey Regiment; Date of action: 29 September 1915; Conflict: First World War

### Thomas Flinn VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/thomas-flinn/
Rank: Drummer; Unit: 64th Regiment (later the North Staffordshire Regt.---The Prince of Wales); Gazette: London Gazetted on 12th April 1859; Born: Born on in August 1842 at Athlone, Ireland.; Died: Died on 10th August 1892 at Athlone, Ireland.; Memorial: The Garrison Church at Whittington Barracks, Lichfield, Staffs; Askin register no.: 414
Citation digest (Askin): On 28 November 1857 at Cawnpore, India, during a charge on the enemy's guns, Drummer Flinn, although wounded himself, engaged in a hand-to-hand encounter with two of the rebel artillerymen

### Gordon Muriel Flowerdew VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/gordon-muriel-flowerdew/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Lord Strathcona's Horse. C E F; Date of action: 31 March 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th April, 1918.; Born: Born on 2nd January 1885 at Billinford, Norfolk.; Died: Died on 31st March 1918 at Bois de Moreuil, France.; Memorial: Namps-au-Val Cemetery, France and at Billingford Church, Norfolk; Askin register no.: 415
Citation digest (Askin): On 30th March 1918 north-east of Bois De Moreuil, France, Lieutenant Flowerdew commanding a squadron detail for special services, reached the first objective and saw two lines of the enemy, each about 60 strong, armed with machine-guns. He ordered one Troop to dismount and engage the enemy while he led the remaining three troops to the charge, passing over the lines, killing many of the enemy then wheeling about and galloping at them again. Although the squadron had about 70 per cent casualties, including Lieutenant Flowerdew who was dangerously wounded, the enemy broke and fled, and the position was captured

### Thomas Flynn VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/thomas-flynn/
Rank: Drummer; Unit: 64th Regiment of Foot; Date of action: 28 November 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny

### Henry Robert Bowreman Foote VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/henry-robert-bowreman-foote/
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel; Unit: Commanding 7th Royal Tank Regiment; Date of action: 27 May 1942 to 15 June 1942; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 18th May 1944.; Born: Born on 5th December 1904 at Ishapur, Bengal, India.; Died: Died on 11th November 1993 at Pulborough, Sussex.; Memorial: St Mary's Churchyard *, West Chiltington, Sussex; Askin register no.: 416
Citation digest (Askin): During the period 27th May/15th June 1942 in Libya, Lieutenant Colonel Commanding his battalion with outstanding courage and leadership, always being at the crucial point at the right time. 16th June, although wounded, he continued to lead his battalion from an exposed position on the outside of a tank, and succeeded in defeating the enemies attempt to encircle two of our divisions. On 30th June when a number of our tanks had been destroyed, he went on foot, from one tank to another, encouraging the crews under intense artillery and anti-tank fire. By his magnificent example the corridor was kept open for the Brigade to march through. (vice-chairman of the VC and GC Association in the United Kingdom from 1956-68)

### John Weir Foote VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-weir-foote/
Rank: Hon. Captain; Unit: Canadian Chaplain Service, attchd to Royal Hamilton Light Infantry. Canadian Army; Date of action: 19 August 1942; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 14th February, 1946.; Born: Born on 5th May 1904 at Madoc, Ontario, Canada.; Died: Died on 2nd May 1988 at Norwood, Ontario, Canada.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 417
Citation digest (Askin): On 19th August, 1942 at Dieppe, France, Captain Foote coolly and calmly during the eight hours of the battle walked about collecting the wounded, saving many lives by his gallant efforts and inspiring those around him by his example. At the end of the gruelling time he climbed from the landing craft that was to have taken him to safety and deliberately walked into the German position in order to be taken prisoner so that he could be a help to those men who would be in captivity until the end of the war

### James Forbes-Robertson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-forbes-robertson/
Rank: Acting Lieutenant Colonel; Unit: Border Regiment; Date of action: 11–12 April 1918; Conflict: First World War

### George Forrest VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/george-forrest/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Bengal Veteran Establishment; Date of action: 11 May 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 18th June 1858.; Born: Born on in 1800 at St Michael's, Dublin.; Died: Died on 3rd November 1859 at Dehra Dun, India.; Memorial: on a Tablet over the gateway at Delhi Magazine, India; Askin register no.: 418
Citation digest (Askin): On 11th May, 1857 at Delhi, India, Lieutenant Forrest was one of nine men who defended the Magazine for more than five hours against large numbers of rebels and mutineers, until, on the wall being scaled and there been no hope of help, they fired the Magazine. Five of the gallant band Died on in the explosion and one shortly afterwards, but many of the enemy were killed. See also J. BUCKLEY (reg No. 146), and W Raynor (reg No. 10 27)

### William Thomas Forshaw VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-thomas-forshaw/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 1st/9th Battalion, Manchester Regiment; Date of action: 7–9 August 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 9th September 1915.; Born: Born on 20th April 1890 at Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire.; Died: Died on 26th May 1943 at Holyport, Berkshire.; Memorial: at Touchen End Cemetery, Holyport, Berkshire; Askin register no.: 419
Citation digest (Askin): During the period 7th/9th August 1915 in Gallipoli, when holding the north-west corner of ''The Vineyard '' against heavy attacks by the Turks, Lieutenant Forshaw not only directed his men but personally threw bombs continuously for over 40 hours. When his detachment was relieved, he volunteered to continue directing the defence. Later, when the Turks captured a portion of the trench, he shot three of them and recaptured it. It was due to his fine example and magnificent courage that this very important position was held

### Samuel Forsyth VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/samuel-forsyth/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: News Zealand Engineers attchd to 2nd Battalion, Auckland Infantry Regiment. NZEF; Date of action: 24 August 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 22nd October, 1918.; Born: Born on 3rd April 1891 at Wellington, New Zealand.; Died: Died on 24th August, 1918 at Grevillers, France.; Memorial: Adanac Military Cemetery, France, and the Headquarters, Dunedin RSA, New Zealand; Askin register no.: 420
Citation digest (Askin): On 24th August, 1918 at Grevillers, France, when Sergeant Forsyth's company was under heavy machine-gun fire on nearing their objective, he led attacks on three machine-gun positions and took the crews prisoner before they could inflict many casualties on our troops. Subsequently, in endeavouring to gain support from a tank to deal with several machine guns, he was wounded and the tank put out of action. He then led the tank crew and several of his own men in an attack which brought about the retirement of the enemy machine guns and enabled the advance to continue. At this moment he was killed by a sniper

### George Vincent Fosbery VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/george-vincent-fosbery/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 4th Bengal European Regiment, Indian Army; Date of action: 30 October 1863; Conflict: Umbeyla Campaign; Gazette: London Gazetted on 7th July, 1865.; Born: Born on in 1833 at Stert, Devizes, Wiltshire.; Died: Died on 8th May 1907 at Bath, Somerset.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 421
Citation digest (Askin): On 30th October, 1863 during the Umbeyla Campaign, N.W India, Lieutenant Fosbery led a party of his regiment to recapture the Crag Picquet, after its garrison had been driven in by the enemy and 60 of them killed. The approach to the Crag was very narrow, but the Lieutenant led his party with great coolness, and was the first man to gain the top of the Crag from this side of the attack. Subsequently, when the commanding officer was wounded, Lieutenant Fosbery assembled a party and pursuED the routed enemy, inflicting on them further losses. See also H W Pitcher. (reg No. 989)

### Charles Calveley Foss VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/charles-calveley-foss/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 2nd Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment; Date of action: 12 March 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 23rd August, 1915; Born: Born on 9th March 1885 at Kobe, Japan.; Died: Died on 9th April, 1953 at London.; Memorial: not known; Medal held by: the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regimental; Askin register no.: 422
Citation digest (Askin): On 12th March, 1915 at Neuve Chapelle, France, after the enemy and captured a part of one of our trenches and a counter-attack made with one officer and 20 men had failed, all but two of the party having been killed or wounded in the attempt, Captain Foss on his own initiative dashed forward with only eight men under heavy fire and attacked the enemy with bombs and captured theposition and 52 Germans occupying it

### Edward Foster VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/edward-foster/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 13th Battalion, East Surrey Regiment; Date of action: 24 April 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 27th June, 1917.; Born: Born on 4th January, 1886 at Streatham, London.; Died: Died on 22nd January 1946 at Wandsworth, London.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 423
Citation digest (Askin): On 24th April, 1917 at Villers Plouich, France, during an attack, the advance was held up in a portion of the village by two machine guns which were entrenched and strongly covered by wire entanglements. Corporal Foster who was in charge of two Lewis guns succeeded in entering the trench and engaged the enemy guns. One of the Lewis guns was lost, but a corporal rushed forward, bombed the enemy and recovered the gun. Then, getting his two guns into action, he killed the enemy gun team and captured their guns

### Edmond John Fowler VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/edmond-john-fowler/
Rank: Private; Unit: 2nd Battalion, The Cameronians. (Scottish Rifles); Date of action: 28 March 1879; Conflict: Zulu War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 5th April, 1882.; Born: Born on in 1861 at Waterford, Ireland.; Died: Died on 26th March 1926 at Colchester, Essex.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 424
Citation digest (Askin): On 28th March, 1879 at the Zlobane Mountain, South Africa, * Private Fowler, with a captain and a lieutenant * dashed forward in advance of the party which had been ordered to dislodge the enemy from a commanding position in natural caves up the mountain. The path was so narrow that they had to advance in single file and the captain who arrived first at the mouth of the cave was instantly killed. The Lieutenant and Private Fowler undismayed by the death of their leader, immediately sprang forward and cleared the enemy out of their stronghold

### Charles Fraser VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/charles-fraser/
Rank: Major; Unit: 7th Queen's Own Hussars; Date of action: 31 December 1858; Conflict: Indian Mutiny

### Ian Edward Fraser VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/ian-edward-fraser/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Royal Naval Reserve; Date of action: 31 July 1945; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 13th November, 1945.; Born: Born on the 18th December, 1920 at Ealing, London.; Askin register no.: 426
Citation digest (Askin): On 31st July, 1945 in the Johore Strait, Singapore, Lieutenant FRASER, in command of HM Midget Submarine XE3, went up to attack the Japanese cruiser Takao, which was located after a long and hazardous journey. Lieutenant Fraser slid the submarine under the target which lay over a depression in the sea bed, and his diver * went out to fix the limpet mines to the bottom of the ship. The two side charges then had to be released, but the starboard charge stuck and the diver climbed out again and after a nerve-racking five minutes released the charge. XE3 then made for home

### John Freeman VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-freeman/
Rank: Private; Unit: 9th Lancers (Queen's Royal); Date of action: 10 October 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th December 1858.; Born: Born on in 1832 at Sittingbourne, Kent.; Died: Died on the 1st July 1913 at Hackney, London.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 427
Citation digest (Askin): On 10th October 1857 at Agra, India, Private Freeman went to the assistance of a lieutenant who had been shot. He killed the leader of the enemy's Cavalry, and defended the Lieutenant against several of the enemy

### John Alexander French VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-alexander-french/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 2nd/9th Battalion (Queensland) Australian Military Forces; Date of action: 4 September 1942; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 14th January, 1943.; Born: Born on 15th July 1914, at Crow's Nest, Toowoomba, Queensland,; Died: Died on 4th September, 1942 at Milne Bay, Papua, New Guinea.; Memorial: Port Moresby War Cemetery, New Guinea and on the Australian War Memorial, Canberra; Askin register no.: 428
Citation digest (Askin): On 4th September, 1942 at Milne Bay, New Guinea, the advance of Corporal French's section was held up by fire from three enemy machine-gun posts, whereupon he ordered the section to take cover, advanced and silenced the first two posts with grenades. He then attacked the third post with a sub-machinegun, and although obviously badly wounded, continued to advance. The enemy guns ceased at fire and the section pushed on to find that all members of their crews had been killed and that Corporal French had Died on in front of the third gun. His courageous action enabled the section to complete its task

### Bernard Cyril Freyberg VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/bernard-cyril-freyberg/
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel; Unit: Queen's Royal West Surrey Regiment (Commanding Hood Battalion of the Royal Naval Division.); Date of action: 13 November 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 15th December, 1916.; Born: Born on 21st March, 1889 at Richmond Hill, Surrey.; Died: Died on 4th July, 1963 at Windsor, Berkshire.; Memorial: at grave in St Martha's churchyard, Chilworth, Surrey, the Crypt in St Paul's Cathedral, also in St George's Chapel, Windsor. His bust stands in the Guildhall, London; Askin register no.: 429
Citation digest (Askin): On 13th November 1916 at Beaucourt sur Ancre, France, after carrying the initial attack through the enemy's front system of trenches, Lieutenant Colonel Freyberg's Battalion was much disorganised, but after rallying and reforming his own men and some others, he led them on a successful assault of the second objective, during which he was twice wounded, but remained in command and held his ground throughout the day and the following night. When reinforced the next morning he attacked and captured a strongly fortified village, taking 500 prisoners. He was wounded twice more, the second time severely, but he refused to leave the line until he had issued final instructions

### Samuel Frickleton VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/samuel-frickleton/
Rank: Lance-Corporal; Unit: 3rd Battalion 3rd New Zealand (Rifle) Brigade; Date of action: 7 June 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 2nd August 1917.; Born: Born on 1st April, 1891 at Slamannan, Stirlingshire, Scotland.; Died: Died on 1st September, 1971 at Wellington, New Zealand.; Memorial: Taita Servicemen's Cemetery, Naenae, New Zealand and at the headquarters of Dunedin RSA, New Zealand; Askin register no.: 430
Citation digest (Askin): On 7th June 1917 at Messines, Belgium, Lance-Corporal Frickleton, although slightly wounded, dashed forward at the head of his section, pushed into our barrage and personally destroyed with bombs an enemy machine gun and crew which was causing heavy casualties. He then attacked a second gun killing all the crew of 12. By the destruction of these two guns he undoubtedly saved his own and other units from very severe casualties. During the consolidation of this position he received a second severe wound

### Cyril Hubert Frisby VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/cyril-hubert-frisby/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards; Date of action: 27 September 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 27th November, 1918.; Born: Born on 17th September, 1885 at New Barnet, Hertfordshire.; Died: Died on 10th September, 1961 at Guildford, Surrey.; Memorial: at Brookwood Cemetery, Woking, Surrey; Medal held by: the Guards Regimental HQ; Askin register no.: 431
Citation digest (Askin): On 27th September, 1918 at the Canal du Nord , near Graincourt, France, Captain Frisby was in command of a company detailed to capture a canal crossing, but when the canal was reached, the leading platoon came under annihilating fire from a strong enemy post under the bridge on the far side of the canal. Captain Frisby with a Lance-Corporal * and two others, climbed down into the canal under intense fire and succeeded in capturing the post with two machine guns and 12 men. Then having consolidated his objective he gave timely support to a company which had lost all its officers and sergeants, organising the defences and beating off a heavy counter-attack

### Wilfred Dolby Fuller VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/wilfred-dolby-fuller/
Rank: Lance-Corporal; Unit: 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards; Date of action: 12 March 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 19th April, 1915.; Born: Born on 28th July, 1893 at East Kirkby, Greasley, Nottinghamshire.; Died: Died on 22nd November 1947 at Frome, Somerset.; Memorial: at Frome, Somerset; Medal held by: the Guards Museum, Wellington Barracks; Askin register no.: 432
Citation digest (Askin): On 12th March, 1915 at Neuve Chapelle, France, Lance Corporal Fuller saw a party of the enemy trying to escape along a communication trench. He ran towards them and killed the leading man with a bomb, the remainder, nearly 50, seeing no means of evading his bombs, all surrendered to him. Lance-Corporal Fuller was quite alone at this time

### William Charles Fuller VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-charles-fuller/
Rank: Lance-Corporal (later Sergeant); Unit: 2nd Battalion The Welch Regiment; Date of action: 14 September 1914; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 23rd November 1914.; Born: Born on 24th March 1884 at Laugharne, Carmarthen, Wales.; Died: Died on 29th December 1974 at Swanse, Glamorganshire, Wales.; Memorial: Buried in an unmarked grave in Oystermouth Cemetery, Swansea, Wales; Askin register no.: 433
Citation digest (Askin): On 14 September 1914 near Chivy-sur-Aisne, France, Lance-Corporal Fuller advanced under very heavy fire and machine-gun fire to pick up an officer who was mortally wounded, and carried him back to cover

### Christopher. The Hon Furness VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/christopher-the-hon-furness/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 1st Battalion, Welsh Guards; Date of action: 17–24 May 1940; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 7th February, 1946.; Born: Born on 17th May 1912 in London.; Died: Died on 24th May 1940 near Arras, France. (killed in action).; Memorial: on The Dunkirk Memorial, France and in the Guards Chapel, Wellington Barracks; Medal held by: the Guards Regimental HQ; Askin register no.: 434
Citation digest (Askin): During the period 17th/24th May 1940 near Arras, France, Lieutenant Furness commanded the Carrier Platoon when his battalion formed part of the garrison of the town. On 23rd May the platoon was ordered to cover the withdrawal of the transport (more than 40 vehicles) to Douai. Early on 24th May the enemy were advancing along the road where the transport columns were moving and Lieutenant Furness decided to attack. He reached the enemy position under heavy fire and when the light tanks and all the carriers and their crews had become casualties he engaged the enemy in hand-to-hand combat until he was killed. His fight against hopeless odds made the enemy withdraw temporarily and enabled the vehicles to get clear

### James Henry Fynn* VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-henry-fynn/
Rank: Private; Unit: 4th Battalion, South Wales Borderers; Date of action: 9 April 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th September, 1916.; Born: Born on 24th November, 1893 at Truro, Cornwall.; Died: Died on 30th March, 1917 in Mesopotamia.; Memorial: on Basra Memorial, Iraq, also at the Guild Hall, Bodmin and in Havard Chapel, Brecon Cathedral; Askin register no.: 435
Citation digest (Askin): On 9th April 1916 at Sanna-i-Yat, Mesopotamia, Private F was one of a small party which dug in, in front of our advance line and about 300 yards from the enemy's trenches. He went out and bandaged a number of wounded men under heavy fire, making several journeys in order to do so. Being unable to get a stretcher, he carried on his back a badly wounded man to safety

### Alfred Edward Gaby VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/alfred-edward-gaby/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 28th Battalion, (Western Australia) Australian Imperial Force; Date of action: 8 August 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 30th October 1918.; Born: Born on 25th January, 1892 at Springfield, Tasmania.; Died: Died on 11th August, 1918 at Villers-Bretonneux, France (killed; Memorial: Heath Cemetery, Harbonnieres, France and on the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia; Askin register no.: 436
Citation digest (Askin): On 8th August, 1918 at Villers-Bretonneux, France, when the advance was checked by a large force of the enemy about 40 yards beyond the wire, Lieutenant Gaby found a gap and approached the strong point under heavy machine gun and rifle fire. He emptied his revolver into the garrison, drove the crews from their guns and captured 50 prisoners and four machine-guns. Three days later, while leading his men during an attack, he was killed

### Gaje Ghale VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/gaje-ghale/
Rank: Havildar (later Hon. Captain); Unit: 2nd Battalion 5th Gurkha Rifles, Indian Army; Date of action: 24 May 1943; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 30th September 1943; Born: Born on 1st July 1922 at Borpak, a village in the Gorkha District; Askin register no.: 437
Citation digest (Askin): During the period 24/27th May 1943 in the Chin Hills, Burma, Havildar Gaje Ghale was in charge of a platoon of young soldiers engaged in attacking a strong Japanese position, Wounded in the arm, chest and leg he nevertheless continued to lead assault after assault, encouraging his men by shouting the Gurkha's battle-cry. Spurred on by the irresistable will of their leader, the platoon stormed and captured the position which the havildar then held and consolidated under heavy fire, refusing to go to the Regimental Aid Post until ordered to do so

### Ganju Lama VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/ganju-lama/
Rank: Rifleman (later Hon. Captain.); Unit: 1st Battalion 7th Gurkha Rifles Indian Army; Date of action: 12 June 1944; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 7th September 1944; Born: Born on 7th July 1922 at Samgmo Busty, Sikkim.; Askin register no.: 438
Citation digest (Askin): On 12 June 1944 at Ninthoukhong, Burma, 'B' company was attempting to stem the enemy's advance when it came under heavy machine-gun and tank machine-gun fire. Rifleman Ganju Lama, with complete disregard for his own safety, took his Piat gun and crawling forward succeeded in bringing the gun into action within 30 yards of the enemy tanks, knocking out two of them. Despite a broken wrist and two other serious wounds to his right and left hands he then moved forward and engaged the tank crew who were trying to escape. Not until he had accounted for all of them did he consent to have his wounds dressed

### George Gardiner VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/george-gardiner/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 57th Regiment (Middlesex Regiment, ( Duke of Cambridge's Own); Date of action: 22 March 1855; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 2nd June 1858.; Born: Born on in 1821 at Gelwallen, Warrenpoint, County Down, Ireland.; Died: Died on 17th November 1891 at a Lifford, County Donegal, Ireland.; Memorial: at Lifford Cemetery, County Donegal, Ireland; Askin register no.: 439
Citation digest (Askin): On 22nd March, 1855 at Sebastopol, Crimea, Sergeant Gardiner acted with great gallantry upon the occasion of a sortie by the enemy, in having rallied the covering parties which had been driven in by the Russians, thus regaining the trenches. On 18th June during the attack on the Redan he himself remained and encouraged others to remain in the holes made by the explosions of the shells, and from whence they were able to keep up a continuous fire until their ammunition was exhausted, and the enemy cleared away from the Parapet

### Philip John Gardner VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/philip-john-gardner/
Rank: Captain; Unit: Royal Tank Regiment, RAC; Date of action: 23 November 1941; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 10th February, 1942.; Born: Born on 25th December 1914 at Sydenham, London.; Askin register no.: 440
Citation digest (Askin): On 23rd November, 1941 at Tobruk, Libya, Captain Gardner took two tanks to the rescue of two armoured cars of the King's Dragoon Guards, which were out of action and under heavy attack. Whilst one tank gave covering fire the captain dismounted from the other, hitched a tow rope to one of the cars, then lifted into it an officer, both of whose legs had been blown off. The tow rope broke, so Captain Gardner returned to the armoured car, but was immediately wounded in the arm and leg. Despite this he managed to transfer the wounded man to the second tank and returned to British lines through intense shellfire

### William Gardner VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-gardner/
Rank: Colour-Sergeant; Unit: 42nd Regiment; Date of action: 5 May 1858; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 23rd August, 1858.; Born: Born on 3rd March, 1821 at Nemphlar, Lanarkshire, Scotland.; Died: Died on 24th October, 1897 at Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland.; Memorial: at Bothwell Park Cemetery, Lanarkshire, Scotland; Askin register no.: 441
Citation digest (Askin): On 1st May, 1858 at Bareilly, India, Colour-Sergeant Gardner saved the life of Lieutenant Cameron commanding officer who, during the fighting at Bareilly, had been knocked from his horse, when three fanatics rushed to attack him. Colour Sergeant Gardner ran out and promptly bayoneted two of them and was in the act of attacking the third when he was shot down and killed by another member of his Regiment

### Charles Ernest Garforth VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/charles-ernest-garforth/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 15th Hussars (The King's); Date of action: 23 August 1914; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 16th November, 1914.; Born: Born on 23rd October, 1891 at Willesden Green, London.; Died: Died on 1st July 1973 at Beeston, Nottingham.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 442
Citation digest (Askin): On 23rd August, 1914 at Harmingnies, France, Corporal Garforth volunteered to cut wire under fire, which enables his squadron to escape. On 2nd September when under constant fire, he extricated a sergeant who was lying under his dead horse, and carried him to safety. The next day, when another sergeant had lost his horse in a similar way, Corporal Garforth drew off the enemy fire and enabled the sergeant to get away

### Donald Edward Garland VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/donald-edward-garland/
Rank: Flying Officer; Unit: 12 Squadron, Royal Air Force; Date of action: 12 May 1940; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 11th June 1940.; Born: Born on 20th June 1918 at Ballinacor, County Wicklow, Ireland.; Died: Died on 12th May, 1940 at Maastricht, Holland. (killed in action).; Memorial: Heverlee War Cemetery, Louvain, Belgium; Medal held by: the RAF Museum, Hendon, London; Askin register no.: 443
Citation digest (Askin): On 12th May, 1940 over the Albert Canal, Belgium, one bridge in particular was being used by the invading army, with protection from fighter aircraft, anti-aircraft and machine guns. The RAF was ordered to demolish this vital bridge, and five Fairey Battle bombers were dispatched with Flying Officer Garland leading the attack. They met an inferno of anti-aircraft fire, but the mission was accomplished, due to the expert leadership of Flying Officer Garland and the coolness and resource of his Navigator *. Only one bomber managed to get back to base, the leading aircraft and three others did not return

### Stephen Garvin VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/stephen-garvin/
Rank: Colour-Sergeant; Unit: 1st Battalion 60th Rifles ( The King's Royal Rifle Corps.); Date of action: 23 June 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 20th June 1860.; Born: Born on in 1826(Actual date not known)at Cashel, Co Tipperary,; Died: Died on 23rd November 1874 at Chesterton, Oxfordshire.; Memorial: Grave not known; Askin register no.: 444
Citation digest (Askin): On 23 June 1857 at Delhi, India, Colour Sergeant Garvin volunteered to lead a small party of men under heavy fire to the 'Sammy House' in order to dilodge a number of the enemy who were keeping up a destructive fire on the advanced battery of heavy guns. This action was successful. Colour Sergeant Garvin was also commended for gallant conduct throughout the operations before Delhi. Further information: It is very likely that his name will be on the memorial to the KRRC at Winchester Cathedral

### Benjamin Handley Geary VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/benjamin-handley-geary/
Rank: Second Lieutenant; Unit: 4th Battalion, East Surrey Regiment. (attached to 1st Battalion); Date of action: 20–21 April 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 15th October, 1915.; Born: Born on 29th June 1891 at Marylebone, London.; Died: Died on 26th May 1976 at Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 445
Citation digest (Askin): On 20th and 21st April 1915 on Hill 60 near Ypres, Belgium, Second Lieutenant Geary led his men across exposed open ground swept by fierce enemy fire to join survivors of the Bedfordshire Regiment in a crater at the top of the hill, which she held against artillery and bomb attacks during the evening and night. Each attack was repulsed mainly owing to the fine example and personal gallantry of Second Lieutenant Geary. He deliberately expose himself to enemy fire in order to see by the light of flares the whereabouts of the enemy. He was severely wounded early on 21st April

### Robert Gee VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/robert-gee/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 2nd Battalion, Royal Fusiliers; Date of action: 30 November 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 11th January 1918.; Born: Born on 7th May 1876 at Leicester.; Died: Died on 2nd August 1960 at Perth, Western Australia.; Memorial: on the Fountain at War Veterans House, Perth, Western Australia; Askin register no.: 446
Citation digest (Askin): On 30th November 1917 at Masnieres and Les Rues Vertes, France, an attack by the enemy captured Brigade Headquarters and a munitions dump. Captain Gee, finding himself a prisoner, managed to escape and organised a party of the brigade staff with which he attacked the enemy, closely followed by two companies of Infantry. He cleared the locality and established a defensive flank, then finding an enemy machine gun still in action, with a revolver in each hand, he went forward and captured the gun, killing eight of the crew. He was wounded, but would not have his wound dressed until the defence was organised

### Gian Singh VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/gian-singh/
Rank: Naik; Unit: 15th Punjab Regiment, Indian Army; Date of action: 2 March 1945; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 22nd May, 1945.; Born: Born on 5th October 1920 at Shapur, Jullundur, Punjab.; Died: Died on 6th October 1996 at Jullundur, Punjab.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 447
Citation digest (Askin): On 2nd March, 1945 on the road between Kamye and Myingyan, Burma, where the Japanese were strongly positioned, Naik Gian Singh who was in charge of the leading section of his platoon, went on alone firing his Tommy gun, and rushed enemy foxholes. In spite of being wounded in the arm he went on, hurling grenades. He attacked and killed the crew of a cleverly concealed anti-tank gun, and then led his men down a lane clearing all enemy positions. He went on to leading the section until the action had been satisfactorily completed

### Guy Penrose Gibson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/guy-penrose-gibson/
Rank: Wing Commander; Unit: 617 Squadron Royal Air Force; Date of action: 16 May 1943; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 28th May 1943; Born: Born on12th August 1918 at Simla, India.; Died: Died on 9th September 1944 near Bergen-op-Zoom, Holland; Memorial: Buried in Steenbergen-en-Kruisland Roman Catholic Church; Medal held by: the RAF Museum, Hendon, London; Askin register no.: 448
Citation digest (Askin): On 16/17 May 1943 over Germany, Wing Commander Gibson led the raid on the Mohne Dam, descending to within a few feet of the water and taking the full brunt of the enemy defences. He delivered his attack with great accuracy and afterwards circled very low for 30 minutes, drawing the enemy fire on himself in order to leave as free a run as possible to the following aircraft. He then led the remainder of his force to the Eder Dam where with complete disregard for his own safety he repeated his tactics and once again drew the enemy fire so that the attack could be successfully developed

### The Lord Edric Frederick Gifford VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/the-lord-edric-frederick-gifford/
Rank: Lieutenant (later Major); Unit: 2nd Battn. 24th Regiment.(later South Wales Borderers); Date of action: 1873–1874; Conflict: First Ashanti Expedition; Gazette: Date of Gazette 28th March 1874.; Born: Born on 5th July at Ropley, Hampshire..; Died: Died on 5th June 1911 at Chichester, Sussex.; Memorial: Bosham Church and Bosham Burial Ground, Sussex; Harrow School and Salisbury Cathedral, Rhodesia; Askin register no.: 449
Citation digest (Askin): During the 1873-74 Ashanti Campaign, Lieutenant Lord Gifford was in charge of Scouts after the Army had crossed the Prah, and he daily took his life in his hands, performing his dangerous duties. He ferreted out the enemy's intentions, discovered their positions and took numerous prisoners. His courage was particularly conspicuous at the taking of Becquah, into which he penetrated with his scouts before the troops carried it

### Albert Gill VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/albert-gill/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 1st Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps; Date of action: 27 July 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th October, 1916.; Born: Born on 8th September 1879 at Birmingham.; Died: Died on 27th July 1916 at Delville Wood, France; Memorial: Delville Wood Cemetery, France and on King's Royal Rifle Corps Memorial, Winchester Cathedral; Askin register no.: 450

### Peter Gill VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/peter-gill/
Rank: Sergeant-Major; Unit: Loodiana Regiment; Date of action: 4 June 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 23rd August 1858.; Born: Born on in September 1831 at St Paul's, Dublin.; Died: Died on 26th July, 1868 at Moror, Gwalior, India.; Memorial: on plaque in Christ Church CP Colony, Moror, Gwalior, MP, India; Askin register no.: 451
Citation digest (Askin): On 4th June, 1857 at the Benares, India, Sergeant-Major Gill volunteered, with another sergeant major and a private * to rescue a paymaster and his family from their bungalow and take them to the safety of the barracks. During the same evening he saved the life of a quartermaster sergeant by cutting off the head of the sepoy who had just bayoneted him. He is also said to have twice saved the life of a major who was being attacked by sepoys

### Horace Henry Glasock VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/horace-henry-glasock/
Rank: Driver; Unit: 'Q ' Battery, Royal Horse Artillery; Date of action: 31 March 1900; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th June, 1900.; Born: Born on 16th October, 1880 at Islington, London.; Died: Died on 13th February, 1920 in South Africa.; Memorial: grave in Maitland Cemetery, Cape Town, South Africa; Askin register no.: 452
Citation digest (Askin): On 31st March 1900 at Korn Spruit, South Africa, two batteries of the Royal Horse Artillery were ambushed with the loss of most of the baggage column and five guns of the leading battery. When the alarm was given 'Q' battery went into action 1150 yards from the spruit, until the order to retire was received, when the major be run back by hand to a safe place. This most exhausting co-operation was carried out by, among others, Driver Glasock, a sergeant* and a Gunner * and when at last all but one of the guns and one limber had been moved to safety, the battery was reformed. awarded by ballot. See also E J Hornby (reg No. 595) C.E.H. Parker (reg No 962 ) and I. Lodge (reg No. 749)

### William Goat VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-goat/
Rank: Lance Corporal; Unit: 9th Queen's Royal Lancers; Date of action: 6 March 1858; Conflict: Indian Mutiny

### Gobar Sing Negi VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/gobar-sing-negi/
Rank: Riflemen; Unit: 2nd/39th Garhwal Rifles, Indian Army; Date of action: 10 March 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 28th April, 1915.; Born: Born on October 1893 at Manjaur,Takti State,Garwhal, India.; Died: Died on 10th March, 1915 at Neuve Chapelle, France. (killed in; Memorial: Neuve Chapelle Memorial, France; Askin register no.: 454
Citation digest (Askin): On 10th March, 1915 at Neuve Chapelle, France, during an attack on the German position Rifleman Gobar Sing Negi was one of a bayonet party with bombs who entered their main trench, and was the first man to go around each traverse, driving back the enemy until they were eventually forced to surrender. He was killed during this engagement

### Gobind Singh VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/gobind-singh/
Rank: Lance; Unit: -Dafadar* 28th Light Cavalry, and attached to 2nd Lancers, Indian Army; Date of action: 30 November 1917 to 1 December 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 11th January 1918.; Born: Born on 7th December, 1887 at Damoe,(a village), Jodhpur, India.; Died: Died on 9th December, 1942 at Nagaur, Rajputana, India.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 455
Citation digest (Askin): On 1st December, 1917 east of Peizieres, France, Lance-Dafadar Gobind Singh three times volunteered to carry messages between the Regiment and Brigade Headquarters, a distance of 1 1/2 miles over open ground which was under heavy fire from the enemy. He succeeded each time in delivering the message, although when each occasion his horse was shot and he was compelled to finish the journey on foot

### Sidney Frank Godley VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/sidney-frank-godley/
Rank: Private; Unit: 4th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers; Date of action: 23 August 1914; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 25th November, 1914.; Born: Born on 14th August, 1889 at East Grinstead, Sussex.; Died: Died on 29th June 1957 at Epping, Essex.; Memorial: at Loughton Cemetery, Loughton, and on plaque on Nimy Bridge, Mons; Askin register no.: 456
Citation digest (Askin): On 23rd August 1914 at Mons, Belgium, Private Godley took over a machine gun on Nimy Bridge when the Lieutenant * in charge of the section had been mortally wounded. Private Godley held the enemy from the bridge single handed for two hours under very heavy fire and was wounded twice. His gallant action covered the retreat of his comrades, but he was eventually taken prisoner. His final act and was to destroy the gun and throw the pieces into the canal

### Herman James Good VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/herman-james-good/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 13th Battalion, Quebec Regiment (Royal Highlanders of Canada); Date of action: 8 August 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 27th September, 1918.; Born: Born on 29th November, 1887 at South Bathurst, New Brunswick,; Died: Died on 18th April 1969 at Bathurst. New Brunswick, Canada.; Memorial: at St Albans cemetery, Bathurst, New Brunswick; Askin register no.: 457
Citation digest (Askin): On 8th August, 1918 at Hangard Wood, France, when his company was held up by heavy fire from three machine guns, Corporal Good dashed forward alone, killing several of the garrison and capturing the remainder. Later on, the corporal, while alone, encountered a battery of 5.9 inch guns which were in action at the time. Collecting three men of his section he charge the battery under point-blank fire and captured the entire crew of three guns

### Charles Augustus Goodfellow VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/charles-augustus-goodfellow/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Bombay Engineers; Date of action: 6 October 1859; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 16th April, 1863.; Born: Born on 27th November, 1836 in Essex.; Died: Died on 1st September, 1915 at Leamington, Warwickshire.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 458
Citation digest (Askin): On 6th October, 1859 during an attack on the Fort of Beyt, India, a soldier was shot under the walls in a sharp fire of matchlock. Lieutenant Goodfellow carried away the body of the man who was then dead, but whom he had at first thought was only wounded

### Gerald Littlehales Goodlake VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/gerald-littlehales-goodlake/
Rank: Major; Unit: Coldstream Guards; Date of action: 28 October 1854; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February, 1857; Born: Born on 14th May 1832 at Wadley, Berkshire.; Died: Died on 5th April 1890 at Denham, Middlesex.; Memorial: at Harefield Churchyard, Middlesex; Medal held by: the Guards Regimental HQ; Askin register no.: 459
Citation digest (Askin): On 28th October, 1854 at Inkerman, Crimea, Major Goodlake was in command of a party of sharpshooters which held Windmill Ravine against a much larger force of the enemy, killing 38, including one officer, and taking three prisoners. He also showed conspicuous gallantry on a later occasion when his sharpshooters surprised a picquet and seized the knapsacks and rifles of the enemy

### Bernard Sidney Gordon VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/bernard-sidney-gordon/
Rank: Lance-Corporal; Unit: 41st Battalion (Queensland), Australian Imperial Force; Date of action: 26–27 August 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th December, 1918.; Born: Born on 16th August, 1891 at Launceston, Tasmania.; Died: Died on 19th October, 1963 at Launceston, Tasmania.; Memorial: on Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia; Askin register no.: 460
Citation digest (Askin): On 26/27th August, 1918 east of Bray, France, after leading his section through heavy shellfire, Lance-Corporal Gordon, single-handed, attacked an enemy machine-gun, killed the gunner and captured the post, which contained an officer and 10 men. He then cleared more trenches and captured a further 51 prisoners, including one officer and six machine-guns

### James Heather Gordon VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-heather-gordon/
Rank: Private; Unit: 2nd/31st Battalion, (Queensland and Victoria) Australian Military Forces; Date of action: 10 July 1941; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 28th October, 1941.; Born: Born on 7th March, 1909 at Rockingham, Western Australia.; Died: Died on 24th July, 1986 at Perth, Western Australia.; Memorial: on Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia; Askin register no.: 461
Citation digest (Askin): On 10th July, 1941 at Djezzine, Syria, Private Gordon's company was held up by intense machine-gun and grenade fire, but on his own initiative, he crept forward alone and succeeded in getting close to the machine gun post. He then charged it and killed the four machine-gunners. His action completely demoralised the enemy in this sector and the company advanced and took the position

### William Eagleson Gordon VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-eagleson-gordon/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 1st Battalion, Gordon Highlanders; Date of action: 11 July 1900; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 28th September, 1900.; Born: Born on 4th May 1866 at Bridge of Allan, Stirling Shire, Scotland.; Died: Died on 10th March 1941 in London.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 462
Citation digest (Askin): On 11th July, 1900 near Krugersdorp, South Africa, a party of men had succeeded in dragging an artillery waggon under cover when its horses were unable to do so, because of heavy and accurate firing by the enemy. Captain Gordon then went out alone to the nearest gun under heavy fire and then having fastened a drag rope to the gun, he called for volunteers to come and help. While the gun was being moved, however, a captain * and three men were hit, and to save further casualties, Captain Gordon ordered the remainder of the party to take cover, and having seen them wounded safely away, he himself retired

### William James Gordon VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-james-gordon/
Rank: Lance-Corporal; Unit: West Indian Regiment; Date of action: 13 March 1892; Conflict: The Gambia; Gazette: London Gazetted on 9th December 1892.; Born: Born on 19th May, 1864 in Jamaica, West Indies.; Died: Died on 15th August, 1922 in Jamaica, West Indies.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 463
Citation digest (Askin): On 13th March, 1892 at Toniataba, West Africa, the major who was in command of the troops was superintending a party of 12 men who were trying, with a heavy beam, to break down the south gate of the town. Suddenly a number of musket-muzzles appeared through a double row of loopholes, some of them being only two or three-yards from the major's back and before he realised what had happened, Lance-Corporal Gordon threw himself between the major and the muskets, pushing that officer out of the way. At the same moment the NCO was shot through the lungs

### Henry Gore-Browne VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/henry-gore-browne/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 32nd Regiment of Foot; Date of action: 21 August 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny

### Robert Vaughan Gorle VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/robert-vaughan-gorle/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 'A' Battery, 50th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery; Date of action: 1 October 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 14th December, 1918.; Born: Born on 6th May 1896 at Southsea, Hampshire.; Died: Died on 10th January, 1937 at Durban, Natal, South Africa.; Memorial: at Stella Wood Cemetery, Durban, South Africa; Askin register no.: 464
Citation digest (Askin): On 1st October, 1918 at Ledeghem, Belgium, Lieutenant Gorle was in command of an 18-pounder gun working in close conjunction with the infantry. He brought his gun into action in the most exposed position on four separate occasions and disposed of enemy machine guns by firing over open sights under direct fire. Later, when the infantry were driven back, he galloped his gun in front of the leading troops and twice knocked out enemy machine guns which were causing the trouble. His disregard of personal safety was a magnificent example to the wavering line which rallied and re-took the northern end of the village

### James Gorman VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-gorman/
Rank: Seaman; Unit: Royal Navy (Naval Brigade.); Date of action: 5 November 1854; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February 1857.; Born: Born on 21st August 1834 at Islington, London.; Died: Died on 18th October, 1882 on Spectacle Island, Parramatta River,; Memorial: on the War Memorial in Old Pioneers Park, Liechardt, Sydney; Askin register no.: 465
Citation digest (Askin): On 5th November 1854 at the Battle of Inkerman, Crimea, when the Right Lancaster Battery was attacked and many of the soldiers were wounded, Seaman Gorman, with two other seamen * and two others who were killed during the action, mounted the defence work Banquette and, under withering attack from the enemy, kept up a rapid, repulsing fire. Their muskets were reloaded for them by the wounded soldiers under the parapets and eventually the enemy full-back and gave no more trouble

### The Viscount John Standish Surtees Prendergast Vereka Gort VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/the-viscount-john-standish-surtees-prendergast-vereka-gort/
Unit: (reg No. 466); Gazette: London Gazetted on 27th November, 1918.; Born: Born on 10th July 1886 on the Isle of Wight.; Died: Died on 31st March 1946 at London.; Memorial: the St John the Baptist Church at Penshurst, Kent
Citation digest (Askin): On 27th September 1918 at the Canal du Nord near Flesquieres, France, Lieutenant Colonel Gort led his battalion under very heavy fire and although wounded, when the Battalion was held up, he went across open ground to obtain assistance from a tank and personally led it to best advantage. He was again wounded but after lying on a stretcher for a while, insisted on getting up and directing the further attack which resulted in the capture of over 200 prisoners, two batteries of field guns and numerous machine-guns. He refused to leave the field until the success signal had gone up on the final objective

### William Gosling VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-gosling/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: Third Wessex Brigade, Royal Field Artillery; Date of action: 5 April 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 14th June, 1917.; Born: Born on 15th August, 1892 at Wanborough, Swindon, Wiltshire.; Died: Died on 12th February, 1945 at Wroughton, Wiltshire.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 467
Citation digest (Askin): On 5th April, 1917 near Arras, France, a bomb which had a faulty cartridge, fell 10 yards from the Mortar. Sergeant Gosling sprang out, lifted the nose of the bomb which had sunk into the ground, unscrewed the fuse and threw it on the ground where it immediately exploded. This very gallant action undoubtedly saved the lives of the whole detachment

### Charles John Stanley Gough VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/charles-john-stanley-gough/
Rank: Major; Unit: 5th Bengal European Cavalry; Date of action: 15 August 1857, 18 August 1857, 27 January 1858, 3 February 1858; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 21st October, 1859.; Born: Born on 20th January, 1832 at Chittagong, India.; Died: Died on 6th September, 1912 at Clonmel, Tipperary, Ireland.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 468
Citation digest (Askin): On 15th August, 1857 at Khurkowdah, India, Major Gough saved the life have his brother * who was wounded, and killed two of the enemy. On 18th August he led a troop of the Guide Cavalry in a charge and cut down two of the enemy's sowars after a hand-to-hand combat with one of them. On 27th January, 1858, in a charge, he attacked one of the enemy's leaders and pierced him with his sword which was carried out of his hand in the melee. He defended himself with his revolver and shot two of the enemy. On 23rd February at a Meangunge he went to the assistance of a major and killed his opponent. Gough VC. (above)

### Hugh Henry Gough VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/hugh-henry-gough/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 1st Bengal European Light Cavalry; Date of action: 12 November 1857, 25 February 1858; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th December 1858.; Born: Born on 14th November, 1833 in Calcutta, India.; Died: Died on 12th May, 1909 in London, England.; Memorial: in Kensal Green Cemetery, London; Askin register no.: 469
Citation digest (Askin): On 12th November 1857 Alumbagh, India, Lieutenant Gough charged across the swamp and captured two guns which were defended by a vastly superior body of the enemy. His horse was wounded in two places and he himself received sword cuts through his turban. On 25th every 1858 at Jallalabad he set a magnificent example to his regiment when he was ordered to charge a the enemy's guns. He engaged himself in a series of single combats until at length he was disabled by a musket ball through his leg whilst charging two Sepoys with fixed bayonets

### John Edmond Gough VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-edmond-gough/
Rank: Brevet; Unit: -Major. The Rifle Brigade. (Prince Consort's Own); Date of action: 22 April 1903; Conflict: Third Somaliland Expedition; Gazette: London Gazetted on 15th January 1904.; Born: Born on 25th October 1871 at Muree, India.; Died: Died on 22nd February, 1915 at Estaires, France (Died on of wounds).; Memorial: Estaire's Communal Cemetery, France and on the Rifle Brigade Memorial at Winchester Cathedral; Askin register no.: 470
Citation digest (Askin): On 22nd April, 1903 after the action at Daratoleh, Somaliland, Major Gough who was in charge of the column, came back to help two captains * who were with a mortally wounded officer. They managed to get him on a camel, but he was wounded again and Died on immediately. No. 1179) who were both awarded the Victoria Cross for their gallantry in this situation

### Thomas William Gould VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/thomas-william-gould/
Rank: Petty Officer; Unit: Royal Navy; Date of action: 16 February 1942; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 9th June 1942.; Born: Born on 28th December, 1914 at Dover.; Died: Died on 6th December, 2001; Askin register no.: 471
Citation digest (Askin): On 16th February, 1942 north of Crete, HM Submarine Thrasher, after attacking and sinking a supply ship, was itself attacked, and later, after surfacing, two unexploded bombs were discovered in the gun casing. The first Lieutenant * and Petty Officer Gould removed the first one without too much difficulty, but the second was lying in a very confined space and they had to approach it lying full length. Petty Officer Gould then lay on his back with the bomb in his arms while the Lieutenant dragged him along by the shoulders. It was 40 minutes before they got the bomb clear and dropped it over the side

### Cyril Edward Gourley VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/cyril-edward-gourley/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 'D' Battery, 276th (West Lancs.). Brigade, Royal Field Artillery; Date of action: 30 November 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 13th February, 1918.; Born: Born on 19th January, 1893 at Wavertree, Liverpool, Lancashire.; Died: Died on 30th January, 1982 at Haslemere, Surrey.; Memorial: Grayswood College, Chiddingfold, Surrey and at the Memorial College at West Kirby, The Wirral; Askin register no.: 472
Citation digest (Askin): On 30th November 1917 that Little Priel Farm, East of Epehy, France, Sergeant Gourley was in command of a section of howitzers. During an enemy advance, when their forces were within a few hundred yards of him, both to the front and on one flank, and though plagued by snipers, Sergeant Gourley managed to keep one gun firing. At one point he pulled the gun out of the pit and engaged a machine gun at 500 yards, knocking it out with a direct hit. All day he held the Germans in check, firing over open sights on enemy parties, thereby saving his guns, which were withdrawn at night fall

### Thomas Grady VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/thomas-grady/
Rank: Private; Unit: 4th Regiment. (King's Own (Royal Lancaster) Regiment); Date of action: 18 October 1854; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 23rd June, 1857; Born: Born on 18th September, 1835 at it Cheddah, Galway, Ireland.; Died: Died on 18th May 1891 at Victoria, Australia.; Memorial: at Melbourne General Cemetery, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia and at The Priory, Lancaster; Medal held by: the Australian War Memorial, Canberra,; Askin register no.: 473
Citation digest (Askin): On 18th October, 1854 in the Crimea, Private Grady volunteered to repair the embrasures of the Sailor's Battery on the Left Attack and carried out this task under very heavy fire from a line of batteries. On 22nd November during the repulse of a Russian attack, although severely wounded, Private Grady refused to leave the front and his example encouraged the weak force which was engaging the enemy to maintain their position

### Gerald Graham VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/gerald-graham/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Corps of Royal Engineers; Date of action: 18 June 1855; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February, 1857.; Born: Born on 27th June 1831 at Acton, London.; Died: Died on 17th December, 1899 at Acton, London.; Memorial: at St Mary's Church, Bideford, Devon; Askin register no.: 474
Citation digest (Askin): On 18th June, 1855 in the Crimea, Lieutenant Graham, accompanied by a Sapper * showed determined gallantry at the head of a ladder party at the assault on the Redan at Sebastopol. He also went out on numerous occasions to bring in wounded officers and men

### John Reginald Noble Graham VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-reginald-noble-graham/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 9th Battalion, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders attached to 136th Company, Machine-Gun Corps; Date of action: 22 April 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 14th September, 1917.; Born: Born on 17th September, 1892 at Calcutta, India.; Died: Died on 6th September, 1980 at Edinburgh.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 475
Citation digest (Askin): On 22nd April, 1917 at Istabulat, Mesopotamia, Lieutenant Graham was in command of a machine gun section which came under very heavy fire. When his men became casualties he insisted on carrying the ammunition and although twice wounded, he continued in control and with one gun opened accurate fire on the enemy. This gun was put out of action and he was again wounded and forced to retire, but before doing so he disabled his gun and then brought a Lewis gun into action with excellent effect until all the ammunition was expended. He was wounded yet again and was again forced to retire

### Patrick Graham VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/patrick-graham/
Rank: Private; Unit: 90th Regiment. Scottish Rifles. Perthshire Volunteer Light Infantry; Date of action: 17 November 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th December 1858.; Born: Born on in 1837 at St Michael's, Dublin, Ireland.; Died: Died on 3rd June 1875 at Dublin, Ireland.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 476
Citation digest (Askin): On 17th November, 1857 at Lucknow, India, Private Graham brought in a wounded comrade under very heavy fire. Private Graham was elected by the private soldiers of his regiment for the Victoria Cross

### Charles Grant VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/charles-grant/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Indian Staff Corps; Date of action: 21 March 1891 to 9 April 1891; Conflict: Anglo-Manipur War

### John Duncan Grant VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-duncan-grant/
Rank: Lieutenant (later Colonel); Unit: 8th Gurkha Rifles, Indian Army; Date of action: 6 July 1904; Conflict: Armed Mission to Tibet; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th January 1905.; Born: Born on: 28th December1877 at Roorkie, India.; Died: Died on: 20th February 1967 at Tunbridge Wells in Kent.; Askin register no.: 478
Citation digest (Askin): On 6 July 1904 at the storming of the Gyantse Jong, Tibet, the storming company, led by Lieutenant Grant, had to advance up a bare,almost precipitous rock-face with little cover and under heavy fire. Showers of rock and stones were being hurled down the hillside by the enemy and only one man could go up at a time, crawling on hands and knees, Lieutenant Grant and a havildar* attempted to scale the final defensive curtain, but on reaching the top they were both wounded and hurled back. Regardless of their injuries, they made another attempt and, covered by fire of the men below, were at last successful (*Havildar Karbir Pun of the 8th Gurkha Rifles, awarded Indian Order Of Merit.)

### John Gilroy Grant VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-gilroy-grant/
Rank: Sergeant (later Lieutenant); Unit: 1st Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment, NZEF; Date of action: 1 September 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 27th November 1918.; Born: Born on 26th August 1889 at Hawera, New Zealand.; Died: Died on 25th November 1970 at Auckland, New Zealand.; Memorial: Headquarters, Dunedin RSA, New Zealand; Askin register no.: 479
Citation digest (Askin): On 1 september 1918 near Bancourt, France, the leading wave of the battalion on reaching a crest of high ground, found that a line of enemy machine-guns offered a serious obstacle to further advance. Thecompany, however, advanced against these posts under point -blank fire, and when about 20 yards away Sergeant Grant, closely followed by a comrade, rushed ahead of his platoon, entering the centre post and demoralising the garrisonso that the platoon were able to mop up the positions. In the same manner he rushed the post on the left and the remaining posts were quickly occupied and cleared by his company

### Peter Grant VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/peter-grant/
Rank: Private; Unit: 93rd Foot Regiment (to become The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders.....Princess Louise's); Date of action: 16 November 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th December 1858.; Born: Born on: a date unknown in 1824 in Ireland.; Died: Died on: 10th January 1868 at Dundee, Scotland.; Memorial: not recorded; Askin register no.: 480
Citation digest (Askin): On 16 November 1857 at Lucknow, India, Private Grant showed great personal gallantry at the Secundra Bagh in killing five of the enemy with one of their own swords when they weere attempting to follow the colonel as that officer was carrying a Colour which he had captured. (He was elected by the regiment for the VC)

### Robert Grant VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/robert-grant/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 1st Battalion 5th Regiment (becoming The Northumberland Fusiliers); Date of action: 24 September 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 19th June 1860.; Born: Born on: a date unknown, in 1837 at Harrogate, Yorkshire.; Died: Died on: 23rd November 1874 at London.; Memorial: Alnwick Castle, Northumberland, the Regimental Museum of the Northumberland Fusiliers; Askin register no.: 481
Citation digest (Askin): On 24 September 1857 at Alumbagh, India, Sergeant Grant went, under very heavy fire, to save the life of a private+ whose leg had been shot away. With the help of a lieutenant,* Sergeant Grant carried his wounded man to the safety of the camp. *(Lieutenant Brown.) +(Private E Deveney)

### Percival Eric Gratwick VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/percival-eric-gratwick/
Rank: Private; Unit: 2nd/4th Battalion (South Australia). Australian Military Forces; Date of action: 25–26 October 1942; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 28th January, 1943.; Born: Born on 19th October 1902 at Katanning, Western Australia.; Died: Died on 25th/26th October, 1942 at Miteiriya Ridge, Libya. (killed; Memorial: El Alamein War Cemetery, Egypt and on the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia; Askin register no.: 482
Citation digest (Askin): On 25th/26th October, 1942 during the attack at Miteiriya Ridge, Western Desert, the platoon to which Private Gratwick belonged suffered a considerable number of casualties, including the platoon commander and sergeant. Private Gratwick, realising the seriousness of the situation, charged on alone and with hand-grenades, killed the crew of an enemy machine gun and an entire mortar crew. Under heavy machine-gun fire he then charged the second post with a rifle and bayonet. In inflicting further casualties he was killed by machine-gun fire, but his brave and determined action enabled his company to capture the final objective

### Robert Hampton Gray VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/robert-hampton-gray/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve. 1841 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm; Date of action: 9 August 1945; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 13th November, 1945.; Born: Born on 2nd November, 1917 at Trail, British Columbia, Canada.; Died: Died on 9th August 1945 at Honshu, Japan. (killed in action).; Memorial: on Halifax Memorial, Nova Scotia, Canada; Askin register no.: 483
Citation digest (Askin): On 9th August 1945 at Onagawa Wan, Japan, Lieutenant Gray led an attack on a Japanese destroyer. In the face of fire from shore batteries and heavy concentration of fire from some five warships, he pressed home his attack, flying very low in order to ensure success. Although he was wounded and his aircraft in flames he obtained at least one direct hit, sinking the destroyer. His aircraft crashed into the bay

### Thomas Gray VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/thomas-gray/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 12 Squadron, Royal Air Force; Date of action: 12 May 1940; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 11th June 1940.; Born: Born on 17th May 1914 at Urchfont, Devizes, Wiltshire.; Died: Died on 12th May, 1940 at Maastricht, Holland.; Memorial: Heverlee War Cemetery, Louvain, Belgium. (killed in action). buried side by side in the Belgian graveyard at Louvain, the Heverlee War Cemetery, as they all bravely Died on together; Askin register no.: 484
Citation digest (Askin): On 12th May, 1940, over the Albert Canal, Belgium, one bridge in particular was being used by the invading army, with protection from fighter aircraft, anti-aircraft and machine guns. The RAF was ordered to demolish this vital bridge, and five Fairey Battle bombers were dispatched with Sergeant Gray as the navigator in the plane leading the bombing attack. They met an inferno of anti-aircraft fire, but the mission was accomplished, much of the success being due to the coolness and resource of the pilot * of the leading aircraft and the navigation of Sergeant Gray. Unfortunately the leading aircraft and three others did not return

### John Hollington Grayburn VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-hollington-grayburn/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: The Parachute Regiment (Army Air Corps); Date of action: 17–20 September 1944; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 25th January 1945.; Born: Born on 30th January 1918 on the island of Manora, India.; Died: Died on 20th September, 1944 at Arnhem, Holland. (killed in action).; Memorial: Arnhem Oosterbeek War Cemetery, Holland and in the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank, in Gracechurch Street, London; Askin register no.: 485
Citation digest (Askin): During the period 17th/20th September, 1944 at Arnhem, Holland, at the assault on the bridge over the Rhine, Lieutenant Grayburn led his men with supreme gallantry and determination. Although wounded early in the action, in pain, short of food and without sleep, his courage never flagged. He constantly exposed himself to the enemy's fire, moving among his men encouraging them, and seemed oblivious to danger. If it had not been for his inspiring leadership and personal bravery, the Arnhem Bridge could never have been held for this time

### Fred Greaves VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/fred-greaves/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 9th Battalion. Sherwood Foresters. (Notts and Derby Regiment); Date of action: 4 October 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted 26th November, 1917.; Born: Born on 16th May, 1890 at Killamarsh, Derbyshire.; Died: Died on 11th June 1973 at Chesterfield, Derbyshire.; Memorial: at Brimington, Derbyshire; Medal held by: the Sherwood Forester's Museum, Nottingham; Askin register no.: 486
Citation digest (Askin): On 4th October 1917 at Poelcapelle, east of Ypres, Belgium, when the platoon was held up by machine-gun fire from a concrete stronghold and the platoon commander and sergeant were casualties, Corporal Greaves followed by another NCO, rushed forward, reached the rear of the building and bombed the occupants, killing or capturing the garrison and the machine-gun. Later, at a most critical period of the battles, during a heavy counter-attack, all the officers of the company became casualties and Corporal Greaves collected his men, threw out extra posts on the threatened flank and opened up rifle and machine-gun fire to enfilade their advance

### John Leslie Green VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-leslie-green/
Rank: Captain; Unit: Royal Army Medical Corps, attached 1st Battalion, Sherwood Foresters. (Notts and Derby Regiment); Date of action: 1 July 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 5th August, 1916.; Born: Born on 4th December, 1888 at St Neots, Huntingdonshire.; Died: Died on 1st July, 1916 at Foncquevillers, France.; Memorial: Foncquevillers Military Cemetery, France; Askin register no.: 487
Citation digest (Askin): On 1st July, 1916 at Foncquevillers, France, Captain Green, although wounded himself, rescued an officer who had been wounded and was caught up in the enemy's wire entanglements. He dragged him to a shell-hole where he dressed his wounds, notwithstanding the bombs and grenades being thrown at him the whole time. Captain Green then tried to bring the wounded officer to safety and had nearly succeeded when he was himself killed

### Patrick Green VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/patrick-green/
Rank: Private; Unit: 75th Regiment (Gordon Highlanders); Date of action: 11 September 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th October 1858.; Born: Born on in 1824 at Ballinasloe, County Galway, Ireland.; Died: Died on 19th July, 1889 at Cork, Ireland.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 488
Citation digest (Askin): On 11th September, 1857 at Delhi, India, when a picket at Koodsia Bagh, Private Green although surrounded by many of the enemy, successfully rescued a comrade who had fallen, wounded, as a skirmisher

### Harry Greenwood VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/harry-greenwood/
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel; Unit: Commanding 9th Battalion, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry; Date of action: 23–24 October 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th December, 1918.; Born: Born on 25th November, 1881 at Windsor, Berkshire.; Died: Died on 5th May 1948 at Wimbledon, Surrey.; Memorial: at Putney Vale Cemetery and at Victoria Barracks, Windsor; Askin register no.: 489
Citation digest (Askin): On 23rd October 1918 at Ovillers, France, when the advance of the Battalion was checked by enemy machine-gun fire, Lieutenant Colonel Greenwood single-handed rushed the position and killed the crew. Subsequently, accompanied by two runners he took another machine-gun post, but then found that his command was almost surrounded by the enemy who started to attack. Repulsing this attack, the Colonel led his troops forward, capturing the last objective with 150 prisoners, eight machine-guns and one field gun. On 24 October he again inspired his men to such a degree that the last objective was captured and the line held in spite of heavy casualties

### Milton Fowler Gregg VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/milton-fowler-gregg/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Royal Canadian Regiment. Canadian Expeditionary Force; Date of action: 27 September 1918 to 1 October 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 6th January, 1919.; Born: Born on 10th April, 1892 at Mountain Dale, New Brunswick, Canada.; Died: Died on 13th March, 1978 at Fredricstown, New Brunswick, Canada.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 490
Citation digest (Askin): During the period 27th September to 1st October 1918 near Canbrai, France, Lieutenant Gregg showed most conspicuous bravery and initiative. Although wounded twice, he led his men against enemy trenches in which he personally killed or wounded 11 Germans, took 25 prisoners and captured 12 machine guns. In spite of his wounds he stayed with his company and a few days later again led his men in attack until severely wounded for the third time

### William Gregg VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-gregg/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 13th Battalion, Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own); Date of action: 6 May 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 28th June, 1918.; Born: Born on 27th January, 1890 at Heanor, Derbyshire.; Died: Died on 10th August, 1969 at Heanor, Derbyshire.; Memorial: on the Rifle Brigade Memorial at Winchester Cathedral and at the Swimming Baths, Heanor, Derbyshire; Askin register no.: 491
Citation digest (Askin): On 6th May, 1918 at Bucquoy, France, when all the officers of Sergeant Gregg's company had been hit during an attack on an enemy outpost, he took command, rushing two enemy posts, killing some of the gun teams, taking prisoners and capturing a machine gun.. He then started to consolidate his position until driven back by a counter-attack, but as reinforcements had by now come up, he led a charge, personally bombed a hostile machine-gun, killed the crew and captured the gun. When driven back again, he led another successful attack and held on to his position until ordered to withdraw

### Francis Octavus Grenfell VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/francis-octavus-grenfell/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 9th Lancers (Queen's Royal); Date of action: 24 August 1914; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 16th November, 1914.; Born: Born on 4th September, 1880 at Hatchlands, Guildford, Surrey.; Died: Died on 24th May 1915 at Hooge, Belgium. (killed in action).; Memorial: at Hooge, Belgium; Medal held by: 9th/12 Lancers Museum, The Strand, DERBY(Reg; Askin register no.: 492

### Julian Royds Gribble VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/julian-royds-gribble/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 10th (Service) Battalion. Royal Warwickshire Regiment; Date of action: 23 March 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 28th of June, 1918.; Born: Born on 5th January 1897 in London.; Died: Died on 25th November 1918* in Germany (Died on of his wounds; Memorial: at Niederzwehren Cemetery, Germany; Askin register no.: 493
Citation digest (Askin): On 23rd March, 1918 at Beaumetz, Hermies Ridge, France, Captain Gribble was in command of a company which was ordered to hold on at all costs. They were eventually isolated and he could easily have withdrawn when the Battalion on his left was driven back, but he obeyed his orders to the letter and when his company was finally surrounded by the enemy he was seen fighting to the last. He was taken prisoner and Died on in Germany of his wounds

### John Grieve VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-grieve/
Rank: Sergeant-Major; Unit: 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys); Date of action: 25 October 1854; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February, 1857.; Born: Born on 3rd May, 1822 at Musselburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.; Died: Died on 1st December, 1863 at Inveresk, Midlothian, Scotland.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 494
Citation digest (Askin): On 25th October, 1854 at Balaclava, Crimea, an officer in the heavy cavalry charge was surrounded by Russian cavalry and in great danger. Sergeant-Major Grieve rode up to his rescue, cutting off the head of one Russian and dispersing the others

### Robert Cuthbert Grieve VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/robert-cuthbert-grieve/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 37th Battalion (Victoria), Australian Imperial Force; Date of action: 7 June 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 2nd August 1917.; Born: Born on 19th June 1889 at Brighton, Melbourne, Australia.; Died: Died on 4th October 1957 at Melbourne, Australia.; Memorial: at Spring Vale Cemetery, Melbourne and on the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia; Askin register no.: 495
Citation digest (Askin): On 7th June, 1917 at Messines, Belgium, during an attack on the enemy's position, and after his own company had suffered very heavy casualties, Captain Grieve located two hostile machine guns which were holding up his advance. Under continuous heavy fire from the two guns, he succeeded in bombing and killing the two gun crews, then reorganised the remnants of his own company and gained the original objective. Captain Grieve set a splendid example and when he finally fell, wounded, the position had been secured

### William Griffiths VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-griffiths/
Rank: Private; Unit: 2nd Battalion, 24th Regiment (South Wales Borderers); Date of action: 7 May 1867; Conflict: Andaman Islands Expedition; Gazette: London Gazetted on 17th September, 1867.; Born: Born on in 1841 at County Roscommon, Ireland.; Died: Died on 22nd January, 1879 at Isandhlwana. Zululand.; Askin register no.: 496
Citation digest (Askin): On some of May 1867 at the Island of a little Andaman, Bay of Bengal, Private Griffiths was one of a party of five * of the 2nd/24th Regiment, who risked their lives in manning a boat and proceeding through dangerous surf to rescue some of their comrades who had been sent to the island to find out the fate of the Commander and seven of the crew, who were landed from the ship Assam Valley and were feared murdered by the cannibalistic islanders. (reg No. 340) and T Murphy (reg No. 904). His Victoria Cross was awarded, not in battle, but along with four others, for saving the lives of 17 officers and men who would otherwise been at risk from hostile natives (cannibals). He held the rank of Cergeant when he was killed in the massacre at Isandhlwana, Zululand on 22nd January 1879

### William Henry Grimbaldeston VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-henry-grimbaldeston/
Rank: Company Quartermaster Sergeant; Unit: 1st Battalion, King's Own Scottish Borderers; Date of action: 16 August 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 14th September, 1917.; Born: Born on 19th September, 1889 at Blackburn, Lancashire.; Died: Died on 13th August, 1859 at Blackburn, Lancashire.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 497
Citation digest (Askin): On 16th August, 1917 at Wijdendrift, Belgium, Company Quartermaster-Sergeant Grimbaldeston noticed that the unit on his left was held up by enemy machine-gun fire from a Blockhouse. Arming himself with a rifle and hand-grenade he started to crawl towards his objective, and when he had advanced about 100 yards another soldier came forward to give covering support. Although wounded, he pushed on to the Blockhouse, threatened the machine-gun teams inside with a hand-grenade and forced them to surrender. This action resulted in the capture of 36 prisoners, six machine-guns, and one trench mortar

### John Elisha Grimshaw VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-elisha-grimshaw/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 1st Battalion The Lancashire Fusiliers; Date of action: 25 April 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 15th March 1917.; Born: Born on: Abram, Wigan Lancs on the 20th January 1893; Died: Died on: Isleworth, London on the 20th July 1980.; Memorial: Cremated at S.W. London Crematorium, Hamwell, Middlesex; Askin register no.: 498

### George Gristock VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/george-gristock/
Rank: Company Sergeant-Major; Unit: Royal Norfolk Regiment; Date of action: 21 May 1940; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 23rd August, 1940.; Born: Born on 14th January, 1905 at Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa.; Died: Died on 16th June 1940 at Brighton, Sussex. (Died on of wounds); Memorial: at Bear Road Cemetery, Brighton, Sussex; Askin register no.: 499
Citation digest (Askin): On 21st May, 1940 near the River Escaut, Belgium, Company Sergeant-Major Gristock organised a party of eight Riflemen and went forward to cover the company's right flank, where the enemy had broken through. He then went on with one man under heavy fire and was severely wounded in both legs, but having gained his fire position undetected, he managed to put out of action a machine gun, which was inflicting heavy casualties and kill the crew of four. He then dragged himself back to the right flank position but refused to be evacuated until contact with the battalion had been established. He later Died on of his wounds

### George William St George Grogan VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/george-william-st-george-grogan/
Rank: Brigadier-General; Unit: Worcestershire Regiment, Commanding the 23rd Infantry Brigade; Date of action: 27 May 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 25th July 1918.; Born: Born on 1st September, 1875 at Plymouth, Devonshire.; Died: Died on 3rd January 1962 at Sunningdale, Berkshire.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 500
Citation digest (Askin): On 27th May, 1918 at the River Aisne, France, Brigadier-General Grogan was in command of the remnants of the infantry of a division and attached troops. His utter disregard for personal safety combined with sound practical ability helped to stay the onward thrust of the enemy. He rode up and down the front line encouraging his troops under artillery, trench mortar, rifle and machine-gun fire and when one horse was shot under him, he continued encouraging his men on foot until another horse was brought. As a result of his actions the line was held

### John Christopher Guise VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-christopher-guise/
Rank: Major; Unit: 90th Regiment. (Cameronians...... Scottish Rifles); Date of action: 16 November 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th December, 1858.; Born: Born on 27th July, 1826 at Highnam, Gloucestershire.; Died: Died on 5th February 1895 at Gorey, County Wexford, Ireland.; Memorial: Elmore Church, Gloucestershire; Askin register no.: 501
Citation digest (Askin): On 16th and 17th November, 1857 at Lucknow, India, Major Guise, together with a sergeant *, saved the life of a captain at the storming of the Secundra Bagh and also went in under heavy fire to help two wounded men. In fact he acted with gallantry throughout the operation for the relief of the Lucknow garrison. elected by the Regiment for the Victoria Cross. Lieutenant General Sir John Guise was also a Companion (of the Order) of the Bath. (CB). From 1890 he was the Colonel of the Leicestershire Regiment

### George Ward Gunn VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/george-ward-gunn/
Rank: Second Lieutenant; Unit: 3rd Regiment. Royal Horse Artillery; Date of action: 21 November 1941; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 21st April, 1942.; Born: Born on 26th July 1912 at Muggleswick, County Durham.; Died: Died on 21st November, 1941 at Sidi Rezegh, Libya. (killed in; Memorial: at Knightsbridge War Cemetery, Acroma, Libya; Askin register no.: 502
Citation digest (Askin): On 21st November, 1941 at Sidi Rezegh, Libya, an attack by 60 German tanks was countered by four anti-tank guns under the command of Second Lieutenant Gunn. During the engagement this officer drove from gun to gun in an unarmoured vehicle, encouraging his men, and when three of his guns were destroyed and the crew the fourth, except there sergeant, were all dead or disabled, he took charge of the remaining weapon the portee of which was alight. There was danger of the flames exploding the ammunition with which the portee was loaded, but he managed to fire 50 rounds and set two enemy tanks on fire before he himself was killed

### Arthur Stanley Gurney VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/arthur-stanley-gurney/
Rank: Private; Unit: 2/48th Battalion (Southern Australian) Australian Military Forces; Date of action: 22 July 1942; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 14th September 1942.; Born: Born on 15th December 1908 at Day Dawn, in the Murchison Goldfields,; Died: Died on 22nd July 1942 at Tel-el-Eisa in Egypt. (Killed in Action); Memorial: on Grave 21, Row H, Plot XVI, in El Alamein War Cemetery and also on the Australian War Memorial in Canberra; Medal held by: the Australian War Memorial, Canberra,; Askin register no.: 503
Citation digest (Askin): On 22 July 1942 at Tel-el-Eisa, Egypt, the company to which Private Gurney belonged was held up by intense machine-gun fire, heavy casualties being suffered, including all the officers,. Private Gurney, realizing the seriousness of the situation, charged the nearest machine-gun post, silencing the guns and bayoneting three of the crew. He bayoneted two more at a second post, and was then knocked down by a grenade, but picked himself up and charged a third post. Nothing more was seen of him until later, when his body was found by his comrades, whose advance he had made possible

### Basil John Douglas Guy VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/basil-john-douglas-guy/
Rank: Midshipman; Unit: Royal Navy; Date of action: 13 July 1900; Conflict: Boxer Rising; Gazette: London Gazetted on 1st January 1901.; Born: Born on 9th May 1882 at Bishop Auckland, County Durham.; Died: Died on 29th December, 1956 at London.; Memorial: at Pirbright, Surrey and on the family memorial at Christ Church, Harrogate; Askin register no.: 504
Citation digest (Askin): On 13th July, 1900 during the attack on Tientsin, China, a very heavy crossfire was brought to bear on the Naval Brigade and there were several casualties. Among those who fell was an able seaman, shot about 50 yards short of cover. Midshipman Guy stopped with him and tried, unsuccessfully, to lift him up, so after bandaging his wounds he ran to get help. During this time the enemy were concentrating their fire on the two men. Shortly after Mr Guy got under cover the stretchers arrived, and he again ran out and helped to bring in the wounded man, who was unfortunately shot again and Died on before he could be got to safety

### Thomas Bernard Hacket VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/thomas-bernard-hacket/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 23rd Regiment. (Royal Welch Fusiliers); Date of action: 18 November 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: Gazetted on 12th April, 1859.; Born: Born on 15th June 1836 at Riverstown, County Tipperary, Ireland.; Died: Died on 5th October, 1880 at Arrabeg, King's County*, Ireland.; Memorial: on the Marshall family vault, Lockeen Churchyard, Borrisokane, County Tipperary, Ireland; Askin register no.: 505
Citation digest (Askin): On 80th November, 1857 at Secundra Bagh, Lucknow, India, Lieutenant Hackett, with others * rescued a corporal of the 23rd Regiment, who was lying wounded and exposed to very heavy fire. He also showed conspicuous bravery when, under heavy fire, he ascended the roof and cut the thatch of a bungalow to prevent it being set on fire

### William Hackett VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-hackett/
Rank: Sapper; Unit: 254th Tunneling Company. Corps of Royal Engineers; Date of action: 22–23 June 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: Gazetted on 5th August 1916.; Born: Born on 11th June 1873 at Nottingham.; Died: Died on 27th June 1916 at Givenchy, France.; Memorial: at: Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium; The Market Hall, Mexborough, Yorkshire; Askin register no.: 506
Citation digest (Askin): On the 22nd and 23rd of June 1916 at Shaftsbury Avenue Mine, near Gavenchy, France, Sapper Hackett was entombed with four others in a gallery, owing to the explosion of an enemy mine. After working for 24 hours a hole was made and the rescue party outside contacted. Sapper Hackett helped three of the men through the hole and could easily have followed but refused to leave the fourth man who had been seriously injured. The hole gradually got smaller, but he still refused to leave his injured comrade. Finally the gallery collapsed and although the rescue party worked desperately for four days, they were unable to reach the two men

### Reginald Leonard Haine VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/reginald-leonard-haine/
Rank: 2nd Lieutenant (later Lieutenant Colonel); Unit: 1st Battalion Honourable Artillery Company; Date of action: 28–29 April 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: Gazetted on 5th May, 1857.; Born: Born on 10th of July 1896 at Wandsworth, London.; Died: Died on 12th June 1982 in London.; Memorial: not known. Memorial at Acton Church, Cheshire; Askin register no.: 507
Citation digest (Askin): On 28th/29th April 1917 near Gavrelle, France, when our troopps were holding a salient which was being repeatedly counter-attacked by the enemy Second Lieutenant Haine organised and led six bombing attacks against a German strong point and captured the position, together with 50 prisoners and two machine-guns. The enemy at once counter-attacked and regained the lost ground, but Second Lieutenant Haine formed a ‘block' in his trench and for the whole of the following night maintained his position. Next morning he he again attacked and recaptured the position. His splendid example inspired his men during more than 30 hours of continuous fighting On 8th September, 1855, in the Crimea, at Sebastopol, during the attack on the Redan, Assistant Surgeon Hale remained with an officer who was dangerously wounded, when everyone except one other officer had retreated. Again, on the same day, after the regiment had retired to the trenches, Assistant Surgeon Hale cleared the most advanced sap * of the wounded and then carried into the sap, under heavy fire, several wounded men from the open ground. place

### Thomas Hale VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/thomas-hale/
Rank: Assistant surgeon; Unit: 7th Regiment of Foot; Date of action: 8 September 1855; Conflict: Crimean War

### Arthur Charles Hall VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/arthur-charles-hall/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 54th Battalion (New South Wales). Australian Imperial Force; Date of action: 1 September 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 14th December, 1918.; Born: Born on 11th August, 1896 at Granville, New South Wales, Australia.; Died: Died on 25th February, 1978 at New South Wales Australia.; Memorial: at West Bogan Cemetery, Coolabah, New South Wales and on the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia; Medal held by: the Australian War Memorial, Canberra,; Askin register no.: 509
Citation digest (Askin): On 1st September, 1918 at Peronne, France, Corporal Hall rushed a machine-gun post, shooting four of the enemy and capturing nine, with two guns. Continuously in advance of the main party, he personally led assault parties, capturing many small parties of the enemy and machine guns. On a morning of 2nd September during a heavy barrage, he carried to safety a comrade who had been dangerously wounded and was in urgent need of medical attention

### Frederick William Hall VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/frederick-william-hall/
Rank: Company Sergeant-Major; Unit: 8th Manitoba Regiment. Canadian Expeditionary Force; Date of action: 23–24 April 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: Gazetted on 23rd June, 1915.; Born: Born on 8th February, 1885 at Kilkenny, Ireland.; Died: Died on 25th April, 1915 at Gravenstafel, Ypres, Belgium. (killed; Memorial: Menin Gate War Memorial, Belgium and on a lamp-post in Valour Road *, Winnipeg, Canada; Askin register no.: 510
Citation digest (Askin): On 24th April 1915, near Ypres, Belgium, when a wounded man, who was lying some 15 yards from the trench, called for help, Company Sergeant-Major Hall endeavoured to reach him in the face of very heavy enfilade fire by the enemy. He then made a second most gallant attempt, and was in the act of lifting up the wounded man to bring him in when he fell mortally wounded in the head. winners who all came from the same street, Pine Street, Winnipeg, Canada which was renamed Valour Road in their honour. The other two men were Corporal Leo Clarke (reg No. 218) and Lieutenant Robert Shankland (reg No. 1129)

### William Hall VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-hall/
Rank: Able Seaman; Unit: Royal Navy (Naval Brigade); Date of action: 16 November 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: Gazetted on 1st February, 1859.; Born: Born on 28th April, 1827 at Horton's Bluff, Nova Scotia, Canada.; Died: Died on 25th August, 1904 at Hantsport, Nova Scotia, Canada.; Memorial: on the Cairn monument at Hantsport, Nova Scotia; Askin register no.: 511
Citation digest (Askin): On 16th November, 1857 at Lucknow, India, naval guns were brought up close to the Shah Nujeff Mosque, and the gun crews kept up a steady fire in an attempt to breach the walls, while a hail of musket balls and grenades from the mutineers inside the mosque caused heavy casualties. Able Seaman Hall and the Lieutenant * in command of the gun crews were , after a time, the only survivors, all the rest having been killed or wounded, and between them they loaded and served the last gun

### Lewis Stratford Tollemache Halliday VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/lewis-stratford-tollemache-halliday/
Rank: Captain; Unit: Royal Marine Light Infantry; Date of action: 24 June 1900; Conflict: Boxer Rising; Gazette: Gazetted on 1st January, 1901.; Born: Born on 14th May, 1870 at Medstead, Hampshire.; Died: Died on 9th March 1966 at Dorking, Surrey.; Memorial: Royal Marine Depot at Eastney Barracks, Southsea, Hampshire. Also in Royal Marine Museum, Eastney Barracks, Southsea; Medal held by: the Royal Marine museum, Eastney Barracks,; Askin register no.: 512
Citation digest (Askin): On 24th June 1900 at Peking, China, an attack was made on the British Legation by the Boxers who set fire to the stables and occupied some of the other buildings. It being imperative to drive the enemy out, a hole was knocked in the Legation wall and 20 men of the RMLI went in. Captain Halliday, leading a party of six men, was involved in desperate fighting and was severely wounded, but despite his injuries, he killed four of the enemy. Finally, unable to carry on any further, he ordered his men to go on without him, after which he was taken to hospital

### Joel Halliwell VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/joel-halliwell/
Rank: Lance-Corporal; Unit: 11th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers; Date of action: 27 May 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: Gazetted on 25th July, 1918.; Born: Born on 29th December, 1873 at Chadderton, Oldham, Lancashire.; Died: Died on 14th June 1956 at Manchester, Lancashire.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 513
Citation digest (Askin): On 27th May 1918 at Mustcourt, France, when the remnants of the battalion were withdrawing and being closely engaged by the enemy, Lance-Corporal Halliwell, having captured a stray horse, rode out under heavy rifle and machine-gun fire and rescued a man from No-Man's-Land. He repeated this performance several times and succeeded in rescuing an officer and nine other ranks. He made a last effort to reach a wounded man but was driven back by the very close advance of the enemy

### Rupert Price Hallowes VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/rupert-price-hallowes/
Rank: Second Lieutenant; Unit: 4th Battalion, Middlesex Regiment (Duke of Cambridge's Own); Date of action: 25–30 September 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: Gazetted on 18th November, 1915.; Born: Born on 5th May, 1881 at Redhill, Surrey.; Died: Died on 30th September, 1915 at Hooge, Belgium. (killed in action).; Memorial: scribed on family grave in Brookwood cemetery, Woking, Surrey; Askin register no.: 514
Citation digest (Askin): Between 25th and 30th September, 1915 at Hooge, Belgium, Second Lieutenant Hallowes set a magnificent example to his men during four heavy and prolonged bombardments. More than once he climbed upon the Parapet, utterly regardless of danger in order to put fresh heart into his men. He made daring reconnaissance of the German positions in our lines and when the supply of bombs was running short he went back under very heavy fire and brought up a fresh supply. Even when mortally wounded, he continued to cheer those around him and to inspire them with fresh courage

### Albert Halton VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/albert-halton/
Rank: Private; Unit: 1st Battalion, King's Own (Royal Lancaster) Regiment; Date of action: 12 October 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: Gazetted on 26th November, 1917.; Born: Born on 1st May, 1893 at Warton, Carnforth, Lancashire.; Died: Died on 24th July 1971 at Lancaster, Lancashire.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 515
Citation digest (Askin): On 12th October 1917 near Poelcapelle, Belgium, after the objective had been reached, Private Halton rushed forward about 300 yards under very heavy fire and captured a machine gun and its crew which was causing heavy losses to our men. He then went out again and brought in 12 prisoners, showing the greatest disregard for his own safety and setting a fine example to those round him

### John Brown Hamilton VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-brown-hamilton/
Rank: Lance-Corporal; Unit: 1st/9th Battalion, Highland Light Infantry; Date of action: 25–26 September 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: Gazetted on 26th November, 1917.; Born: Born on 26th August, 1896 at Dunbarton, Scotland.; Died: Died on 23rd July, 1973 at East Kilbride, Scotland.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 517
Citation digest (Askin): On 25th/26th September, 1917 north of the Ypres-Menin Road, Belgium, great difficulty was experienced in keeping the front and support line supplied with small-arms ammunition, owing to the intense artillery fire. At a time when the supply had reached a seriously low level, Lance-Corporal Hamilton on several occasions, on his own initiative, carried bandoliers of ammunition through the enemy fields of fire and then, in full year of their snipers and machine-guns which were lying out in the front our line at close range, he distributed the ammunition

### John Patrick Hamilton VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-patrick-hamilton/
Rank: Private; Unit: 3rd Battalion (New South Wales). Australian Imperial Force; Date of action: 9 August 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 15th October 1915.; Born: Born on 29th January 1896 at Orange, Penshurst, New South Wales,; Died: Died on 27th February, 1961 at Sydney, Australia.; Memorial: on at Woronora Cemetery, Sydney and on the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia; Medal held by: the Australian War Memorial, Canberra,; Askin register no.: 518
Citation digest (Askin): On 9th August, 1915, at Lone Pine, Gallipoli, during a heavy bomb attack by the enemy on the newly captured position, Private Hamilton, with utter disregard for personal safety, exposed himself to a heavy enemy fire on the parados, in order to secure a better fire position against the enemy's bomb throwers. His daring example had an immediate effect. The defence was encouraged and the enemy driven off with heavy loss

### Thomas de Courcy Hamilton VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/thomas-de-courcy-hamilton/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 68th Regiment. (Durham Light Infantry); Date of action: 11 May 1855; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: Gazetted on 24th February, 1857.; Born: Born on 20th July 1825 at Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland.; Died: Died on 3rd March 1908 at Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.; Memorial: at Cheltenham Cemetery, and in the Garrison Church at Whittington Barracks, Lichfield Staffordshire; Askin register no.: 519
Citation digest (Askin): On 11th May 1855 in the Crimea, in a most determined sortie, Captain Hamilton boldly charged great numbers of the enemy with a small force, driving them from a battery of which they had taken possession. He was conspicuous for his gallantry on this occasion and his action saved the works from falling into enemy hands

### Walter Richard Pollock Hamilton VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/walter-richard-pollock-hamilton/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Bengal Staff Corps/Corps of Guides, Indian Army; Date of action: 2 April 1879; Conflict: Second Afghan War; Gazette: Gazetted on 1st September 1879.; Born: Born on 18th August 1856 at Inistioge, Kilkenny, Ireland.; Died: Died on 3rd September 1879 at Kabul in Afghanistan.; Memorial: at the Horse Show Hall, Ballsbridge, Dublin and the sanctum crypt of St. Luke's Church, Chelsea, London and his statue stands in the Kildare Street Library^ in Dublin. (^Recorded 1920); Askin register no.: 520
Citation digest (Askin): On 2 April 1879 at Futtehabad,* Lieutenant Hamilton led a charge of the Guide Cavalry against very superior numbers of the enemy. When his commanding officer fell, the lieutenant, the only officer left with the regiment, assumed command and cheered his men on to avenge the death of the commanding officer. In this charge, seeing that a sowar+ was down, entangled with his dead horse and being attacked by three of the enemy, Lieutenant Hamilton rushed to the rescue, cutting down all three and saving the life of the sowar

### Arthur George Hammond VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/arthur-george-hammond/
Rank: Captain; Unit: Bengal Staff Corps/Corps of Guides, Indian Army; Date of action: 14 December 1879; Conflict: Second Afghan War; Gazette: Gazetted on 18th October, 1881.; Born: Born on 28th September, 1843 at Dawlish, Devon.; Died: Died on 20th April, 1919 at Camberley, Surrey.; Memorial: in St Michael's Churchyard, Camberley, Surrey; Askin register no.: 521
Citation digest (Askin): On 14th December, 1879 at the action on the Asmai Heights, near Kabul, Afghanistan, Captain Hammond defended the top of the hill with a rifle and fixed bayonet against large numbers of the enemy, while the 72nd Highlanders and Guides were retiring. Again, on the retreat down the hill he stopped and helped to carry a wounded Sepoy, the enemy being only 60 yards off and firing heavily all the time

### Harry Hampton VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/harry-hampton/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 2nd Battalion, King's (Liverpool) Regiment; Date of action: 21 August 1900; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: Gazetted on 18th October, 1901.; Born: Born on 14th December 1870 at Richmond, Surrey.; Died: Died on 4th February, 1920 at Richmond, Surrey.; Memorial: at Richmond Cemetery, Surrey; Medal held by: in the King's Regiment Collection; Askin register no.: 522
Citation digest (Askin): On 21st August, 1900 at Van Wyk's Vlei, South Africa, Sergeant Hampton, who was in command of a small party of Mounted Infantry, held an important position for some time against heavy odds, and when compelled to retire saw all his men into safety and then, although he himself had been wounded in the head, supported a lance-corporal who was unable to walk until the latter was hit again and apparently killed. Sergeant Hampton received another wound some time later

### Thomas Hancock VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/thomas-hancock/
Rank: Private; Unit: 9th Lancers (The Queen's Royal0; Date of action: 19 June 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 15th January 1858.; Born: Born on in July 1823 at Kensington, London.; Died: Died on 12th March 1871 at London.; Askin register no.: 523
Citation digest (Askin): On th 19 June 1857 at Delhi, India during the mutiny, when a waggon of one of the batteries was blown up and the horse of a brigadier was shot, Private Hancock with another Private (see J. Purcell. Reg. No.1010 ) and a sowar of the 4th Irregular Cavalry stayed with the officer until he could be dragged to safety by the sowar's horse. Private Hancock was severely wounded and the other private's horse was killed under him

### Robert Hill Hanna VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/robert-hill-hanna/
Rank: Company Sergeant-Major; Unit: 29th Battalion, British Columbia Regiment; Date of action: 21 August 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: Gazetted on 8th November, 1917.; Born: Born on 6th August, 1887 at Kilkeel, County Down, Ireland.; Died: Died on 15th June, 1967 at Mout Lehman, British Columbia, Canada.; Memorial: in the Masonic Cemetery, Burnaby, British Columbia; Askin register no.: 524
Citation digest (Askin): On 21st September, 1917, at Lens, France, Company Sergeant-Major Hanna's company met with most severe enemy resistance at a heavily protected strong point, which had beaten off three assaults and all the officers of the company had become casualties. This warrant officer, under heavy machine-gun and rifle fire, coolly collected and led a party against the strong point, rushed through the wire and personally killed four of the enemy, capturing the position and silencing the machine-gun. This courageous action was responsible for the capture of a most important tactical point

### John Hannah VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-hannah/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 83 Squadron. Royal Air Force; Date of action: 15 September 1940; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: Gazetted on 1st October 1940.; Born: Born on 27th November 1921 at Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland.; Died: Died on 7th June, 1947 at Birstall, Leicestershire.; Memorial: St James's Churchyard, Birstall, Leicestershire; Medal held by: the RAF Museum, Hendon, London; Askin register no.: 525
Citation digest (Askin): On 15th September, 1940 over Antwerp, Belgium, after a successful attack on German barges, the Bomber in which Sergeant Hannah was wireless operator/Air Gunner, was subjected to intense anti-aircraft fire, starting a fire which spread quickly. The rear-gunner and Navigator had to bale out and Sergeant Hannah could have acted likewise, but instead he remained to fight the fire, first with two extinguishers and then with his bare hands. He sustained terrible injuries, but succeeded in putting out the fire and the pilot was able to bring the almost wrecked aircraft back safely

### Percy Howard Hansen VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/percy-howard-hansen/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 6th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment; Date of action: 9 August 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: Gazetted on 1st October 1915.; Born: Born on 26th October, 1890 at Durban, South Africa.; Died: Died on 12th fernery 1951 in London.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 526
Citation digest (Askin): up to On 9th August, 1915 at Yilghin Burnu, Gallipoli, Captain Hansen's Battalion was forced to retire leaving some wounded behind, owing to the intense heat from the scrub which had been set on fire. After retirement Captain Hansen, with three or four volunteers dashed forward several times over 300-400 yards of open scrub, under a terrific fire and succeeded in rescuing six wounded men from inevitable death by burning

### Henry Eric Harden VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/henry-eric-harden/
Rank: Lance-Corporal; Unit: Royal Army Medical Corps and attached to 45 Royal Marine Commando; Date of action: 23 January 1945; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: Gazetted on 8th March 1945.; Born: Born on 23rd February, 1912 at Northfleet, Kent.; Died: Died on 23rd January, 1945 at Brachterbeek, Holland. (killed in; Memorial: Nederweert War Cemetery, Holland and on a plaque on the bridge over Montforterbeek at Brachterbeek, Holland; Askin register no.: 527
Citation digest (Askin): On 23rd January, 1945 at Brachterbeek, Holland, three Marines of the leading Section of a the Royal Marine Commando Troop to which Lance-Corporal Harden was attached fell, wounded. He at once ran across the 100 yards of open ground, gave first aid and, carrying one Marine on his back, brought him to safety. Although slightly wounded, this NCO insisted on going out again with two stretcher-bearers to rescue the others. On the next journey the second wounded Marine was hit again and killed, but the rescue party returned to collect the third-man, and in doing so Lance-Corporal Harden was killed

### William James Hardham VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-james-hardham/
Rank: Farrier-Major; Unit: 4th New Zealand Contingent; Date of action: 28 January 1901; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: Gazetted on 4th October, 1901.; Born: Born on 31st July, 1876 at Wellington, New Zealand.; Died: Died on 13th April, 1928 at Wellington, New Zealand.; Memorial: Headquarters, Dunedin RSA, New Zealand; Askin register no.: 528
Citation digest (Askin): On 28th January, 1901 near Naaupoort, South Africa, Ferrier Major Hardham was with a section which was hotly engaged with a party of about 20 Boers. Just before the force started to retire, a Trooper was wounded and his horse killed. The Farrier Major at once went, under heavy fire, to his assistance, dismounted and put him on his own horse: and then ran alongside until he had guided the wounded man to a place of safety

### Israel Harding VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/israel-harding/
Rank: Gunner; Unit: Royal Navy; Date of action: 11 July 1882; Conflict: Occupation of Egypt; Gazette: Gazetted on 15th September, 1882.; Born: Born on 21st October, 1833 at Portsmouth, Hampshire.; Died: Died on 22nd May 1917 at Billingshurst, Sussex.; Memorial: at Highland Road Cemetery, Portsmouth; Askin register no.: 529
Citation digest (Askin): On 11th July, 1882 at Alexandria, Egypt, HMS Alexandra, with other ships, were bombarding at the Forts of the city and suffering damage and casualties from the enemy's guns. During the engagement a 10 inch shell passed through the ship's side and lodged on the main deck. Gunner Harding, hearing a shout that there was a live shell just a ball of the hatchway (leading to the magazine) rushed up from below, picked it up and flung it into a tub of water. Had the shell burst it would probably have caused many deaths

### Theodore Bailey Hardy VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/theodore-bailey-hardy/
Rank: The Reverend; Unit: (Chaplain 4th Class) Army Chaplains Department attached 8th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment; Date of action: 7 July 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: Gazetted on 11th July, 1918.; Born: Born on 20th October, 1863 at Southernhay, Exeter.; Died: Died on 18th October, 1918 and Rouen, France. (Died on of wounds); Memorial: St Sever Cemetery Extension, France; in Carlisle Cathedral and in Hutton Roof Church, near Kirkby Lonsdale; Askin register no.: 530
Citation digest (Askin): On 5th, 25th and 27th April 1918 near Bucquoy, and east of Gommecourt, France, the Reverend Theodore Hardy showed most conspicuous bravery, tending the wounded under very heavy fire, absolutely regardless of his personal safety. Once he helped to bring in a wounded officer from 400 yards beyond the front line. Then, when an enemy shell exploded in one of our posts and several men were buried, he immediately went, under heavy fire, and managed to dig two of them out. On a third occasion he went out with a sergeant and brought in a wounded man who was lying within 10 yards of a German pillbox

### Hastings Edward Harington VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/hastings-edward-harington/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Bengal Artillery; Date of action: 14–22 November 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: Gazetted on 24th December, 1858.; Born: Born on 9th November, 1832 at Hinton Parva, Wiltshire.; Died: Died on 20th July 1861 at Agra, India.; Askin register no.: 531
Citation digest (Askin): During the whole of the period 14th to 22nd November, 1857, at the relief of Lucknow India, Lieutenant Harington acted with conspicuous gallantry. (he was elected for the Victoria Cross by the Regiment)

### John Pennington Harman VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-pennington-harman/
Rank: Lance-Corporal; Unit: Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment; Date of action: 8–9 April 1944; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 22nd June 1944.; Born: Born on 20th July, 1914 at Beckenham, Kent.; Died: Died on 9th April 1944 at Kohima, Assam, India. (killed in action); Memorial: at Kohima War Cemetery, India and on Lundy Island in the Bristol Channel; Askin register no.: 532
Citation digest (Askin): On 8th/9th April, 1944 at Kohima, India, Lance-Corporal Harman was commanding his section of a forward platoon where the enemy had established a machine-gun post within 50 yards of his company and were becoming a menace. As it was not possible to bring fire on to the enemy post the Lance-Corporal went forward by himself and threw a grenade into the position, annihilating it. Early next morning, having ordered covering fire from his Bren gun he went alone, with fixed bayonet and charged a party of Japanese who were digging in, shooting four and bayoneting one. On returning to his position he was fatally wounded

### John William Harper VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-william-harper/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 4th Battalion, York and Lancaster Regiment; Date of action: 29 September 1944; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 2nd January, 1945.; Born: Born on 6th August, 1916 at Doncaster, Yorkshire.; Died: Died on 29th September, 1944 at Depot de Mendicite, Antwerp, Belgium.; Memorial: at Leopoldsberg War Cemetery, Belgium and on the War Memorial at Hatfield Woodhouse and at Thorne Parish Church, both near Doncaster, Yorkshire; Medal held by: The York And Lancaster Regimental. Museum; Askin register no.: 533
Citation digest (Askin): On 29th September, 1944 during an assault on the Depot de Mendicite, Antwerp, Belgium, Corporal Harper led his section across 300 yards of completely exposed ground, with utter disregard for the hail of mortar bombs and small-arms fire from the enemy. He was killed in the action, but the subsequent capture of the position was largely due to his self-sacrifice

### Thomas James Harris VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/thomas-james-harris/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment; Date of action: 9 August 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 22nd October, 1918.; Born: Born on 30th January 1892 at Halling, Kent.; Died: Died on 9th August, 1918 at Morlancourt, France. (killed in action).; Memorial: at Dernancourt Communal Cemetery, France; Askin register no.: 534
Citation digest (Askin): On 9th August, 1918 at Morlancourt, France, when the advance was much impeded by a hostile machine guns concealed in crops and shell holes, Sergeant Harris led his section against one of these, capturing it and killing seven of the enemy. Later, on two successive occasions he attacked two enemy machine-guns which were causing heavy casualties. He captured the first gun and killed the crew, then was himself killed when attacking the second. It was largely due to the great courage and initiative of this NCO that the advance of the Battalion continued without delay and undue casualties

### Arthur Leyland Harrison VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/arthur-leyland-harrison/
Rank: Lieutenant Commander; Unit: Royal Navy; Date of action: 22–23 April 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 17th March, 1919.; Born: Born on 3rd February, 1886 at Torquay, Devon.; Died: Died on 23rd April, 1918 at Zeebrugge, Belgium. (killed in action).; Memorial: Zeebrugge Memorial, Belgium and a commemoration at Torquay, Devon; Askin register no.: 535
Citation digest (Askin): On 22nd/23rd April, 1918 at Zeebrugge, Belgium, Lieutenant Commander Harrison was in command of the Naval storming parties, but immediately before coming alongside the Mole he was struck on the head by a fragment of shell which broke his jaw and knocked him senseless. Regaining consciousness, he resumed command, leading his men in the attack on the seaward batteries, but was killed almost at once. Although in great pain he had continued to press his attack, knowing that any delay in silencing the enemy guns might jeopardise the main object of the expedition

### John Harrison VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-harrison/
Rank: Second Lieutenant; Unit: 11th (Service) Battalion. East Yorkshire Regiment; Date of action: 3 May 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 14th June, 1917.; Born: Born on 2nd November, 1890 at Drypool, Sculcoates, Kingston-upon-Hull,; Died: Died on 3rd May 1917 at Oppy, France (Missing, believed killed; Memorial: on Arras Memorial France; Askin register no.: 536
Citation digest (Askin): On 3rd May 1917 at Oppy, France, owing to darkness, to smoke from the enemy barrage and our own, and to the fact that the objective was in a dark wood, it was impossible to see when our barrage had lifted off the enemy front line. Nevertheless, Second Lieutenant HARRISON twice led his company against the enemy trench under terrific rifle and machine-gun fire, but was repulsed. Then finally he made a dash at the machine-gun, hoping to knock it out of action and so save the lives of many of his company. He was later reported missing, believed killed

### John Harrison VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-harrison-537/
Rank: Leading Seaman; Unit: Royal Navy (Naval Brigade); Date of action: 16 November 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th December, 1858.; Born: Born on 24th January, 1832 at Castleborough, County Wexford,.; Died: Died on 27th December, 1865 in London.; Medal held by: the National Maritime Museum. (Greenwich); Askin register no.: 537
Citation digest (Askin): On 16th November 1857 at Lucknow, India, were called for to climb a tree near the wall of the Shah Nujeff mosque in order to spot the enemy's position and then to dislodge the mutineers who were throwing grenades and firing on the gun crews below. Leading Seaman Harrison, together with the Lieutenant * and an able seaman responded to the call and succeeded in performing this dangerous service, but the lieutenant was wounded in the thigh and the Able Seaman was killed. Note. The Able Seaman, although taking part in the same action, was neither mentioned by name nor awarded the VC

### Reginald Clare Hart VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/reginald-clare-hart/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Corps of Royal Engineers; Date of action: 31 January 1879; Conflict: Second Afghan War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 10th June, 1879.; Born: Born on 11th June 1848 at Scarriff, County Clare, Ireland.; Died: Died on 10th October 1931 at Bournemouth, Hampshire.; Askin register no.: 538
Citation digest (Askin): On 31st January, 1879 in the Bazar Valley, Afghanistan, Lieutenant Hart, while on convoy duty, ran some 1,200 yards to the rescue of a wounded sowar of the 13th Bengal Lancers, lying in a river bed exposed to the fire of the enemy on all sides. He reached the wounded man, drove off the enemy and with the help of some soldiers who accompanied him, carried the casualty to safety

### Henry Hartigan VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/henry-hartigan/
Rank: Pensioned Sergeant; Unit: 9th Lancers. (Queen's Royal); Date of action: 8 June 1857, 10 October 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 19th June, 1860.; Born: Born on in March 1826 at Drumlea, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh,; Died: Died on 29th October, 1886 at Calcutta, India.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 539
Citation digest (Askin): On 8th June, 1857 at the Battle of Badle-ke-Serai, near Delhi, India, Pensioned Sergeant Hartigan went to the assistance of another sergeant who was wounded, dismounted and surrounded by the enemy, and at the risk of his own life, carried the casualty to safety. On 10th October at Agra, Sergeant Hartigan went to the assistance of another sergeant who was being attacked by four rebels. He seized a tulwar from one of them, hitting him in the mouth, then, defending himself from the other three, killed one and wounded two. He was himself dangerously wounded during this action

### Edmund Barron Hartley VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/edmund-barron-hartley/
Rank: Surgeon Major; Unit: Cape Mounted Riflemen, South African Forces; Date of action: 5 June 1879; Conflict: Basuto War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 7th October, 1881.; Born: Born on 6th May, 1847 at Ivybridge, Devon.; Died: Died on 20th March, 1919 at Ash, Hampshire.; Memorial: at Brookwood Cemetery, Woking, Surrey; Askin register no.: 540
Citation digest (Askin): On 5th June, 1879, during the Basuto War in South Africa, Surgeon Major Hartley attended the wounded under fire at the unsuccessful attack at Morosi's Mountain. From an exposed position, on open ground, he carried in his arms a wounded corporal of the Cape Mounted Riflemen. The Surgeon Major then returned under severe enemy fire in order to address the wounds of the other men of the storming party

### Francis John William Harvey VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/francis-john-william-harvey/
Rank: Major; Unit: Royal Marine Light Infantry; Date of action: 31 May 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 15th September 1916; Born: Born on 29th April 1873 at Sydenham, Surrey.; Died: Died on 31st May 1916 at the Battle of Jutland.(killed in action.; Memorial: Chatham Naval Memorial and Tribute at Royal Marine Museum. Southsea, Hants; Medal held by: the Royal Marine museum, Eastney Barracks,; Askin register no.: 541
Citation digest (Askin): On 31st May at the Battle of Jutland, Major Harvey of HMS Lion, although mortally wounded and almost the only survivor after the explosion of an enemy shell in a gunhouse, ordered the magazine to be flooded. His presence of mind saved the ship, but he Died on shortly afterwards. (More to follow.)

### Frederick Maurice Watson Harvey VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/frederick-maurice-watson-harvey/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Lord Strathcona's Horse, CEF; Date of action: 27 March 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 8th June 1918; Born: Born on 1st September 1888 at Athboy, Meath, Ireland.; Died: Died on 24th August 1980 at Calgary, Alberta, Canada.; Memorial: Not known; Askin register no.: 542
Citation digest (Askin): On 27 March 1917 at Guyencourt, France, during an attack by the regiment, the leading troop, commanded by Lieutenant Harvey, had suffered heavy casualties from rapid fire at close range. He was riding in front of his men when he came upon a wired trench containing a machine-gun and a strong garrison. He at once swung from his saddle and ran straight for the trench, jumped the wire, and shot the gunner and captured the gun

### Jack Harvey VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/jack-harvey/
Rank: Private; Unit: 1st/22nd Battalion The London Regiment. (The Queen's); Date of action: 2 September 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 15th November 1918; Born: Born on 24th August 1891 at Peckham, London.; Died: Died on 15th August 1940 at Redhill, Surrey.; Memorial: Redstone Cemetery, Redhill, Surrey and on Stone Memorial at Redhill Town Hall; Askin register no.: 543
Citation digest (Askin): On 2 September 1918 north of Peronne, France, when the advance of his company was held up by machine-gun fire, Private Harvey dashed forward a distance of 50 yards alone, through our barrage and in the face of heavy enemy fire and rushed a machine-gun post, shhoting two of the team and bayoneting another. He then destroyed the gun and continued his way along the enemy trench . Single-handed he rushed an enemy dug-out which contained 37 Germans and compelled them to surrender. The two acts of gallantry saved the company heavy casualties and materially assisted in the success of the operation. 631139 Private Jack Harvey was Born on at 2, Curral Grove, the Old Kent Road, Peckham. He was the son of yard foreman W Harvey. He was Educated at Ruby Street School, Old Kent Road. He joined the 1st/22nd Battalion of the London Regiment (The Queen's) and served for three and a half years. He served on the Western Front in the European war (WW 1), seeing action at Loos and the Hairpin on 30th December 1915; involved in the raid near Bully Grenay on 9th July 1916; at High Wood on the 15th September 1916; at Butte-de-Morlencourt on 7th October, 1916; at Messines Ridge on 7th June 1917; at Bourlon Wood on 30th November, 1917. He was involved inthe resistance to the German offensive on 21st March 1918 and on 30th March 1918 at a Aveluy Wood; at Happy Valley on 30th March 1918; at Ardela Wood on 30th August 1918; at Bouchevnes (where he won his VC) on 2nd September 1918. He was in the March through Lille on 20th October 1918. He served in the outpost line at Monstier on the 10th to 11th November, 1918. In the Battalion Orders the following was written: No. 631139 Jack Harvey 1st/22nd Battalion, London Regiment. For most conspicuous gallantry and disregard of personal danger on the 2nd September, 1918, during the advance north of Péronne. The advance of his company was held up by intense machine-gun fire; this man at once dashed forward a distance of 50 yards alone through our barrage and in the face of heavy enemy fire, and rushed a machine-gun post, shooting two of the team and bayoneting another. He then destroyed the gun, and continued to work his way along the enemy trench, and going forward alone for about 200 yards, single-handed rushed an enemy dug out, which contained 37 Germans, and compelled them to surrender. By these two acts of great gallantry he saved the company heavy casualties, and enabled the whole of the attacking line to advance. Throughout the entire operation he showed the most magnificent courage and determination, and by this splendid example he set to all ranks, materially assisted in the success of the operation. (This citation appeared in the London London Gazette 15th November 1918. "The Commanding Officer heartily congratulates the recipient on his well deserved honour. The Army, Corps, Division and Brigade Commanders request that their congratulations to be conveyed to Private Jack Harvey."

### Norman Harvey VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/norman-harvey/
Rank: Private (later Co. Quartermaster-Sergeant.); Unit: 1st Battalion The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers; Date of action: 25 October 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 15th January 1858; Born: Born on: 6th April 1999 at Newton-le-Willows, Lancashire.; Died: Died on: 16th February 1942, Near Haifa, Palestine.; Memorial: Khayat Beach War Cemetery, Haifa, Palestine. Memorial at: Old Cemetery, Ipswich, Suffolk. Memorial: Rawalpindi, India; Askin register no.: 544
Citation digest (Askin): On 25 October 1918 at Ingoyghem, Belgium, when the battalion was held up and suffering heavy casualties from the enemy machine-guns, Private Harvey on his own initiative rushed forward and engaged the enemy single-handed, disposing of 20 of them and capturing the guns. Later when his company was checked by another enemy strong point he again rushed forward and put the enemy to flight. Subsequently, after dark he voluntarily carried out a single-handed and important reconnaissance and gained valuable information. On 29 September 1915 in the 'Big Willie' Trench near the Hohenzollern Redoubt, France, during a heavy bombing attack, more bombs were urgently required and Private Harvey volunteered to fetch them. The communication trench was blocked with wounded and reinforcements and he went backwards and forwards across open ground under intense fire and succeeded in bringing up 30 boxes before he was wounded in the head. It was largely owing to his cool bravery in supplying the bombs that the enemy was eventually driven back. On 16 July 1857 at Cawnpore, India, the 64th Regiment had suffered badly under Artillery fire. When the enemy was seen rallying their last 24 Pounder, the order was given to advance, and Lieutenant Havelock immediately placed himself , on his horse, in front of the centre of the 64th opposite the muzzle of the gun and moved on at a foot pace, in the face of shot and grape fired by the enemy. The advance went steadily on, led by the lieutenant and finally the gun was rushed and taken by the 64th. ( More to follow)

### Samuel Harvey VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/samuel-harvey/
Rank: Private; Unit: York and Lancaster Regiment; Date of action: 29 September 1915; Conflict: First World War

### Henry Havelock-Allan VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/henry-havelock-allan/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 10th Regiment of Foot; Date of action: 16 July 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny

### Lanoe George Hawker VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/lanoe-george-hawker/
Rank: Captain; Unit: No. 6 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps; Date of action: 25 July 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th August, 1915.; Born: Born on 30th December, 1890 at Longparish, Hampshire.; Died: Died on 23rd November, 1916 near Bapaume, France. (killed in action).; Memorial: , his name on appears on the Arras Memorial, France and in Longparish Church, Hampshire; Medal held by: the RAF Museum, Hendon, London; Askin register no.: 547
Citation digest (Askin): On 25th July 1915 when on patrol over France, Captain Hawker attacked three German aircraft in succession. The first, after he had emptied a complete drum of bullets into it, went spinning down, the second was driven to the ground damaged, and the third which he attacked at a height of about 10,000 ft burst into flames and crashed. This particular sortie was just one of the many courageous exploits which Captain Walker had undertaken during almost a year of constant operational flying and fighting

### David Hawkes VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/david-hawkes/
Rank: Private; Unit: 2nd Battalion, Rifle Brigade. (Prince Consort's Own); Date of action: 11 March 1858; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th December 1858.; Born: Born on in 1822 at Witham, Essex.; Died: Died on 14th August 1858 at Fyzabad, India.; Memorial: on the Rifle Brigade Memorial in Winchester Cathedral, Hampshire; Askin register no.: 548
Citation digest (Askin): On 11th March 1858 at Lucknow, India, Private Hawks' company was engaged with a large number of the enemy near the Iron Bridge. At one stage a captain * found himself at the end of the street with only four of his men, opposed to a considerable body of the enemy. One the men was shot through both legs and Private Hawks, although severely wounded, lifted him up with the help of a corporal the captain firing with the men's rifles and covering the retreat of the party

### Robert Hawthorne VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/robert-hawthorne/
Rank: Bugler; Unit: The Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry; Date of action: 14 September 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 27th April, 1858.; Born: Born on in 1822 at Maghera, Londonderry, Ireland.; Died: Died on 2nd February, 1879 at Manchester, Lancashire.; Memorial: at Ardwick Cemetery, Manchester; Askin register no.: 549
Citation digest (Askin): On 14th September, 1857 at Delhi, India, Bugler Hawthorne accompanied the explosion party * in the desperate task of blowing in the Kashmir Gate. He not only performed the dangerous duty on which he was employed, but under heavy musketry fire, bound up the wounds on one of the officers of the party, who had been badly hurt. See also D .C. Home (reg No. 590); P Salkeld (reg No. 1100) and John Smith (reg No. 1164)

### Reginald Frederick Johnson Hayward VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/reginald-frederick-johnson-hayward/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 1st Battalion, Wiltshire Regiment; Date of action: 21–22 March 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th April, 1918.; Born: Born on 17th June, 1891 at Beersheba, East Griqualand, South Africa.; Died: Died on 17th January 1978 in London.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 550
Citation digest (Askin): On 21st/22nd March, 1918 near Fremicourt, France, while commanding a company, Captain Hayward displayed almost superhuman powers of endurance. In spite of the fact that he was buried, wounded in the head and rendered deaf on the first day of operations and had his arm shattered two days later, he refused to leave his men, even though he received a third serious injury to his head, until he collapsed from sheer exhaustion. Throughout this period the enemy were attacking the company's front without cessation, but Captain Hayward continued to move across the open from one trench to another with absolute disregard for his own safety

### Charles Heaphy VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/charles-heaphy/
Rank: Major; Unit: Auckland Militia of the New Zealand Military Forces; Date of action: 11 February 1864; Conflict: New Zealand Wars; Gazette: London Gazetted on 8th February 1867.; Born: Born on in 1822 at St John's Wood, London.; Died: Died on 3rd August, 1881 at Queensland, Australia.; Memorial: at Toowong Cemetery, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia and at Dunedin RSA, New Zealand; Askin register no.: 551
Citation digest (Askin): On 11th February 1864 on the banks of the Mangapico River, New Zealand, Major Heaphy went to the assistance of a soldier who had fallen into a hollow where there were a great many Maoris concealed. While doing this, the Major became a target for a volley from only a few feet away. Five musket balls pierced his clothes and cap and he was hit in three places, but in spite of this he stayed with the wounded man all day

### Alfred Spencer Heathcote VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/alfred-spencer-heathcote/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 60th Rifles (King's Royal Rifle Corps); Date of action: June to September 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 20th January, 1860.; Born: Born on 29th March 1832 at London.; Died: Died on 21st February 1912 at Bowral, New South Wales, Australia.; Memorial: St James' Anglican Church, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; Askin register no.: 552
Citation digest (Askin): From June to September 1857, throughout the siege of Delhi, India, during which he was wounded, Lieutenant Heathcote's conduct was most gallant. He volunteered for service of extreme danger, especially during the six days a severe fighting in the streets after the assault

### William Edward Heaton VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-edward-heaton/
Rank: Private; Unit: 1st Battalion, King's (Liverpool) Regiment; Date of action: 23 August 1900; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazette on 18th January 1901.; Born: Born on in 1875 at Ormskirk, Lancashire.; Died: Died on 5th June 1941 at Southport in Lancashire.; Memorial: not known; Medal held by: in the King's Regiment Collection; Askin register no.: 553
Citation digest (Askin): On 23rd August, 1900 at Geluk, South Africa, a company of the 1st Battalion, King's (Liverpool) Regiment became surrounded by the enemy and was suffering severely. Private Heaton volunteered to take a message back to explain the position of the company and he carried out this mission successfully at imminent risk to his own life. Had it not been for his courage, the remainder of his company would almost certainly have had to surrender

### Michael Heaviside VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/michael-heaviside/
Rank: Private; Unit: 15th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry; Date of action: 6 May 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 8th June 1917.; Born: Born on 20th October, 1880 at Durham.; Died: Died on 26th April, 1939 at Durham.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 554
Citation digest (Askin): On 6th May, 1917 near Fontaine-les-Croiselles, France, a wounded man was seen, at about 2pm, in a shell hole some 40 yards from the enemy line. It was impossible to rescue him during daylight, but Private Heaviside volunteered to take water and food to him. This he succeeded in doing, in spite of heavy gunfire, and found that the man was nearly demented with thirst and had been lying in the shell-hole for four days and three nights. The arrival of the water undoubtedly saved his life. Private Heaviside succeeded the same evening, with the help of two comrades, in rescuing the man

### Frederick William Hedges VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/frederick-william-hedges/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Bedfordshire Regiment attached to 6th Battalion of Northamptonshire Regiment; Date of action: 24 October 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 31st January,; Born: Born on 6th June, 1896 at Umballa, India.; Died: Died on 29th May 1954 at Harrogate in Yorkshire.; Memorial: not known; Medal held by: the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regimental; Askin register no.: 555
Citation digest (Askin): On 24th October 1918 North East of Bousies, France, Lieutenant Hedges led his company with great skill towards the final objective, maintaining direction under the most difficult conditions. When the advance was held up by enemy machine gun posts the lieutenant, accompanied by one sergeant and followed at some considerable distance by a Lewis gun section, again advanced, capturing six machine guns and 14 prisoners. His gallantry and initiative enabled the whole line to advance and contributed largely to the success of subsequent operations

### Arthur Henderson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/arthur-henderson/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 4th Battalion, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders and attached to 2nd Battalion; Date of action: 23 April 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 5th July 1917.; Born: Born on 6th May, 1893 at Paisley, Scotland.; Died: Died on 24th April, 1917 at Fontaine-les-Croiselles, France.; Memorial: Buried in the British Cemetery at Cojeul, France; Askin register no.: 556
Citation digest (Askin): On 23rd April, 1917 near Fontaine-les-Croiselles, France, during an attack on enemy trenches, Captain Henderson, although almost immediately wounded in the left arm, led his company through the front enemy lines until he gained his final objective. He then proceeded to consolidate his position, which owing to heavy gun and machine-gun fire and bombing attacks was in danger of becoming isolated. By his cheerful courage and coolness he was able to maintain the spirit of his men under most trying circumstances. Captain Henderson was killed after her had successfully accomplished his task

### Edward Elars Delaval Henderson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/edward-elars-delaval-henderson/
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel; Unit: North Staffordshire Regiment attached and commanding 9th Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment; Date of action: 25 January 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 8th June 1917.; Born: Born on 2nd October, 1878 at Simla, India.; Died: Died on 25th January 1917 at the River Hai, near Kut, Mesopotamia.; Memorial: at War Cemetery,Amara, Iraq, also at Whittington Barracks, Lichfield, Staffs; Askin register no.: 557
Citation digest (Askin): On 25th January, 1917 on the West Bank of the River Hai, near Kut, Mesopotamia, Lieutenant Colonel Henderson brought his battalion up to the two first line trenches and they suffered heavy casualties when the enemy made a strong counter-attack, penetrating the line in several places. The situation was critical and Colonel Henderson, although wounded, jumped on to the Parapet and then advanced alone in front of his battalion, cheering them on under most intense fire over 500 yards of open ground. Again wounded, he nevertheless captured the position by a bayonet charge, but he was twice more wounded and Died on later the same day

### George Stuart Henderson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/george-stuart-henderson/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 2nd Battalion, Manchester Regiment; Date of action: 24 July 1920; Conflict: Arab Revolt; Gazette: London Gazetted on 29th October 1920.; Born: Born on 5th December, 1893 at East Gordon, Berwickshire.; Died: Died on 24th July, 1920 at Hillah, Mesopotamia (killed in action).; Memorial: on Basra War Memorial, Iraq; on the War Memorial at Jedburgh, Scotland and the Military College, Sandhurst; Medal held by: in the King's Regiment Collection; Askin register no.: 558
Citation digest (Askin): On 24th July, 1920 near Hillah, Mesopotamia, Captain Henderson led his company in three charges against the enemy who had opened fire from the flank. At one time when the situation was extremely critical the captain, by sheer pluck and coolness, steaDied on his command and prevented his company from being cut up. During the second charge he fell wounded but refused to leave his command and just as the company reached the trench, he was again wounded, this time a mortally

### Herbert Stephen Henderson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/herbert-stephen-henderson/
Rank: Trooper; Unit: Bulawayo Field Force, South African Forces; Date of action: 30 March 1896; Conflict: Matabeleland Rebellion; Gazette: London Gazetted on 7th May 1897.; Born: Born on 30th March 1870 at Hillhead, Glasgow, Scotland.; Died: Died on 10th August, 1942 at Bulawayo, Rhodesia.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 559
Citation digest (Askin): On 30th March 1896 at Campbell's Store, near Bulawayo, Rhodesia, a patrol which had been sent to the rescue of another beleaguered patrol, was surprised by rebels and Trooper Henderson and another trooper were cut off from the main party. The second trooper was shot through the knee and his horse killed, so Trooper Henderson put the wounded man on his own horse, and walking beside it, made his way to Bulawayo, 35 miles away. They had to move principally by night, as the country was full of marauding rebels and they had no food for two days and one night

### Clement Walker Heneage VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/clement-walker-heneage/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 8th Hussars (King's Royal Irish); Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th January, 1859.; Born: Born on 6th March 1831 at Compton Bassett, Wiltshire.; Died: Died on 9th December, 1901 at Compton Bassett, Wiltshire.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 560
Citation digest (Askin): On 17th June 1858 at Gwalior, India, Captain Heneage along with a a sergeant,*a farrier* and a private* was in a gallant charge made by a squadron of the 8th Hussars when, supported by a division of the Bombay Horse Artillery and the 95th Regiment, they routed the enemy. Charging through a rebel camp into two batteries, they captured and brought into their own camp two of the enemy's guns, under heavy and converging fire from the fort and the town. John Pearson (reg No. 977)

### Clement Heneage-Walker VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/clement-heneage-walker/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 8th King's Royal Irish Hussars; Date of action: 17 June 1858; Conflict: Indian Mutiny

### Andrew Henry VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/andrew-henry/
Rank: Sergeant-Major; Unit: Royal Regiment of Artillery; Date of action: 5 November 1854; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February 1857.; Born: Born on 1st November, 1823 at Woolwich, London.; Died: Died on 14th October 1870 at Plymouth, Devon.; Memorial: at Ford Park Cemetery, Plymouth; Askin register no.: 561
Citation digest (Askin): On 5th November, 1854 at the Battle of Inkerman, Crimea, Sergeant Major Henry defended the guns of his battery against overwhelming numbers of the enemy, and continued to do so until he had received 12 bayonet wounds and became unconscious

### Alfred Cecil Herring VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/alfred-cecil-herring/
Rank: Second Lieutenant; Unit: Royal Army Service Corps attached 6th (Service) Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment; Date of action: 23–24 March 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 7th June 1918.; Born: Born on 26th October, 1888 at Tottenham, Middlesex.; Died: Died on 10th August, 1966 at Weybridge, Surrey.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 562
Citation digest (Askin): On 23rd/24th March, 1918 at Montagne Bridge, France, the enemy had gained a position on the South Bank of the canal and Second Lieutenant Herring's post was surrounded, but he immediately counter-attacked and recaptured the position, together with 20 prisoners and six machine-guns. During the night the post was continually attacked, but all attacks were beaten off, largely due to the fact that a Lieutenant Herring was frequently visiting his men and cheering them up. It was owing to his bravery and magnificent handling of his troops that the enemy advance was held up for 11 hours at a very critical period

### William Nathan Wrighte Hewett VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-nathan-wrighte-hewett/
Rank: Lieutenant (later Vice-Admiral); Unit: Royal Navy (Naval Brigade); Date of action: 26 October 1854; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February 1857.; Born: Born on 2nd August 1834 at Brighton, Sussex.; Died: Died on 13th May 1888 at Southsea, Hampshire.; Memorial: at Highland Road Cemetery, Portsmouth; Medal held by: the National Maritime Museum. (Greenwich); Askin register no.: 563
Citation digest (Askin): On 26th October 1854 at Sebastopol, Crimea, Lieutenant Hewett, commander of HMS Beagle, was in charge of the Right Lancaster Battery which was being threatened by the enemy, when through a misunderstanding he was ordered to spike his gun and retreat. The Lieutenant, however, took on himself the responsibility of disregarding the order. He then pulled down the parapet of the battery and with the assistance of some soldiers slewed his gun round and poured on the advancing enemy a most destructive and effectual fire. On 5th November at the Battle of Inkerman he again acted wqith great bravery

### James Hewitson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-hewitson/
Rank: Lance-Corporal; Unit: 1st/4th Battalion, King's Own (Royal Lancaster) Regiment; Date of action: 26 April 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 28th June, 1918.; Born: Born on 15th October 1892 at Coniston, Lancashire.; Died: Died on 2nd March, 1963 at Ulverston, Lancashire.; Memorial: at Coniston Churchyard, Lancashire; Askin register no.: 564
Citation digest (Askin): On 26th April, 1918 at Givenchy, France, in a daylight attack on a series of crater posts, Lance-Corporal Hewitson led his party to their objective, clearing the enemy from both trench and dug outs, killing six who would not surrender. After capturing the final objective he saw a hostile machine gun team coming into action against his men and working your way round the edge of the crater he attacked the team, killing four and capturing one. Shortly afterwards he routed the bombing party which was attacking a Lewis gun, killing six of them

### Dennis George Wyldebore Hewitt VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/dennis-george-wyldebore-hewitt/
Rank: Second Lieutenant; Unit: 14th Battalion, Hampshire Regiment; Date of action: 31 July 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 14th September, 1917.; Born: Born on 18th December, 1897 at Mayfair, London.; Died: Died on 31st July, 1917 near Ypres, Belgium. (killed in action).; Memorial: on Menin Gate Memorial, Belgium; Askin register no.: 565
Citation digest (Askin): On 31st July, 1917 north-east of Ypres, Belgium, when his first objective had been captured, Second Lieutenant Hewitt reorganised his company and moved forward. Whilst waiting for the barrage to lift, he was hit by a piece of shell which exploded the signal lights in his haversack, and set fire to his equipment and clothes. He extinguished the flames and then, in spite of his wounds and severe pain, he led forward the remnants of the company under a very heavy machine-gun fire and captured and consolidated his objective. He was subsequently killed by a sniper while inspecting that the consolidation and encouraging hishis men

### William Henry Hewitt VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-henry-hewitt/
Rank: Lance-Corporal; Unit: 2nd South African Light Infantry; Date of action: 20 September 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th November, 1917.; Born: Born on 19th June, 1884 at Copdock, Suffolk.; Died: Died on 7th December 1966 at Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 566
Citation digest (Askin): On 20th September, 1917 east of Ypres, Belgium, Lance-Corporal Hewitt attacked the pill-box with his section and tried to rush the doorway. The garrison, however, proved very stubborn and in the attempt the Lance-Corporal received a severe wound. Nevertheless he proceeded to the loophole of the pill-box where, in his attempts to put a bomb in it, he was again wounded in the arm. Undeterred, he finally managed to get the bomb inside where it dislodged the occupants and they were successfully dealt with by the rest of the section

### Alan Richard Hill* VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/alan-richard-hill/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 2nd Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment; Date of action: 28 January 1881; Conflict: First Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 14th March 1882.; Born: Born on 12th July, 1859 at Northallerton, Yorkshire.; Died: Died on 21st April, 1944 at Thirsk, Yorkshire.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 567
Citation digest (Askin): On 28th January, 1881 at Laing's Nek, South Africa, when the retreat was ordered, Lieutenant Hill remained behind and tried to carry out of action another Lieutenant who was lying on the ground severely wounded. He was unable to lift the man into the saddle and carried him in his arms until he was shot dead. Lieutenant Hill then brought another wounded man out of action on his horse and afterwards returned and rescued another. All this was done under very heavy fire

### Albert Hill VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/albert-hill/
Rank: Private; Unit: 10th Battalion, Royal Welch Fusiliers; Date of action: 20 July 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th September, 1916.; Born: Born on 24th May, 1895 at Manchester, Lancashire.; Died: Died on 30th March, 1971 at Pawtucket, Rhode Island, USA.; Memorial: Highland Memorial Park, Johnston, Rhode Island, USA; Askin register no.: 568
Citation digest (Askin): On 20th July 1916 at Delville Wood, France, when his battalion was under very heavy fire, Private Hill dashed forward when the order to charge was given and bayoneted two of the enemy. Later, finding himself cut off and almost surrounded by some 20 of the enemy, he attacked them with bombs, killing and wounding many and scattering the rest. He then joined a sergeant of his company and helped him to find the way back to the lines, where he heard that his company Commander and a scout were wounded. He helped to bring in the wounded officer and finally captured and brought in two prisoners

### Samuel Hill VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/samuel-hill/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 90th Regiment (Cameronians........ Scottish Rifles); Date of action: 16 November 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th December, 1858.; Born: Born in 1826 (date unknown) at Glenavy, County Antrim, Ireland.; Died: Died on 21st February, 1863 at Meerut, India.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 569
Citation digest (Askin): On 16th/17th November, 1857 at Lucknow, India, Sergeant Hill went with a major * to save the life of a captain at the storming of the Secundra Bagh and also went in under heavy fire to help two wounded men. In fact he acted with gallantry throughout the operations for the relief of the Lucknow Garrison. by the Regiment for the VC

### James Hills VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-hills/
Rank: Second Lieutenant; Unit: Bengal Horse Artillery; Date of action: 9 July 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th April, 1858.; Born: Born on 20th August, 1833 at Neechindipur, Bengal.; Died: Died on3rd January, 1919 at Dolaucothy, Carmarthenshire, Wales.; Memorial: at Caio Churchyard, Carmarthen and at St George Royal Garrison Church, Woolwich; Askin register no.: 570
Citation digest (Askin): On 9th July 1857, at the Siege of Delhi, India, Second Lieutenant Hills most gallantly defended the position assigned to him when attacked by enemy cavalry. Single-handed he charged the head of the enemy's column and fought fiercely: continuing on foot after he and his horse had been ridden down. He was about to be killed with his own sword which one of the enemy had wrested from him, when his senior officer * saw what was happening and twice in a short space of time came to a rescue of his subaltern

### George Hinckley VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/george-hinckley/
Rank: Able Seaman; Unit: Royal Navy (Naval Brigade); Date of action: 9 October 1862; Conflict: Taiping Rebellion; Gazette: London Gazetted on 6th February, 1863.; Born: Born on 22nd June, 1819 at Liverpool, Lancashire.; Died: Died on 31st December, 1904 at Plymouth, Devon.; Memorial: at Ford Park Cemetery, Plymouth, Devon; Askin register no.: 571
Citation digest (Askin): On 9th October, 1862 at Fung Wha, China, Able Seaman Hinckley of HMS Sphinx, volunteered to go to the rescue of the Assistant Master of Sphinx, who was lying in the open severely wounded. The able Seaman went out under heavy and continuous fire and carried the assistant master to the shelter of a joss- house 150 yards away. He then returned and carried a wounded army captain to safety

### John Daniel Hinton VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-daniel-hinton/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 20th Battalion, 2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force (Canterbury Regiment); Date of action: 29 April 1941; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 17th October, 1941.; Born: Born on 17th September, 1908 at Colac Bay, near Riverton, Southland,; Memorial: Dunedin RSA headquarters; Askin register no.: 572
Citation digest (Askin): On 20th/29th April, 1941 at Kalamai, Greece, New Zealand troops heading for the port to await evacuation were attacked by enemy machine-gun fire and self-propelled six-inch guns. Although the order to retire had been given, Sergeant Hinton rushed forward to the nearest gun and, hurling two grenades, killed the crew. He continued towards the quay, and clearing out two light machine guns and a mortar with grenades, then dealt with a garrison of a house where some of the enemy were sheltering. Later, when they were attacked by the main enemy force, Sergeant Hinton was only subdued and captured after being severely wounded

### David Philip Hirsch VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/david-philip-hirsch/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 4th Battalion, Yorkshire Regiment. (Princess Alexandra of Wales' Own); Date of action: 23 April 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 14th June 1917.; Born: Born on 28th December 1896 at Leeds, Yorkshire.; Died: Died on 23rd April, 1917 at a Wancourt, France.; Memorial: on Arras Memorial, France; Askin register no.: 573
Citation digest (Askin): On 23rd April, 1917 near Wancourt, France, during an attack, Captain Hirsch having arrived at the first objective, although wounded, returned over fire-swept slopes to satisfy himself that the defensive flank was being established. Machine-gun fire was so intense that it was necessary for him to be continuously up and down the line encouraging and steadying his men. He stood on the parapet, in the face of machine-gun fire and counter-attacked, until he was killed

### Frederick Hitch VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/frederick-hitch/
Rank: Private; Unit: 2nd Battalion, 24th Regiment. (Later South Wales Borderers); Date of action: 22–23 January 1879; Conflict: Anglo-Zulu War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 2nd May 1879; Born: Born on 28th November 1856 at Edmonton, London.; Died: Died on 7th January 1913 at Ealing, London.; Memorial: at St. Nicholas Churchyard, Old Chiswick, London; Askin register no.: 574
Citation digest (Askin): On 22nd and 23rd January 1879 at Rorke's Drift, Natal, South Africa, Private Hitch and another man (See W.W. Allan. Reg. No. 21) kept communication with the hospital open, despite being severely wounded. Their determined conduct enabled the patients to be withdrawn from the hospital, and when incapacitated by their wounds from fighting, they continued, as soon as their wounds were dressed, to serve out ammunition to their comrades during the night

### Frederick Hobson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/frederick-hobson/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 20th Battalion, 1st Central Ontario Regiment, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Date of action: 18 August 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 17th October, 1917.; Born: Born on 23rd September, 1873 at London.; Died: Died on 18th August, 1917 near Lens, France. (Killed in action).; Memorial: on a Vimy Memorial, France; Askin register no.: 575
Citation digest (Askin): On 18th August, 1917 North-West of Lens, France during a strong enemy counter attack the Lewis gun in a forward position was buried by a shell and the crew, with the exception of a one man, killed. Sergeant Hobson, although not a Gunner, grasping the great importance of the post, rushed from his trench, dug out the gun and got it into action. The gun then jammed and so Sergeant Hobson rushed forward at the advancing enemy with bayonet and clubbed rifle, holding them back until he himself was killed by a rifle shot

### Samuel Hodge VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/samuel-hodge/
Rank: Private; Unit: 4th West India Regiment; Date of action: 30 June 1866; Conflict: The Gambia; Gazette: London Gazetted on 4th January, 1867.; Born: Born in 1840 (date unknown) at Tortola, Virgin Islands, West Indies.; Died: Died on 14th January, 1868 at Belize, Honduras.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 576
Citation digest (Askin): On 30th June, 1866 at Tubabecelong, near the River Gambia, West Africa, at a storming and capture of the stockaded town. Private Hodge and another man, who was afterwards killed, volunteered to hew down the stockade. After the Colonel had effected an entrance Private Hodge followed him through the town, opening with his axe two barricaded gates and so allowing the support troops to enter. On reaching the other side of the town Private Hodge was acclaimed as the bravest man in the Regiment, but he was very severely wounded

### Charles Ferguson Hoey VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/charles-ferguson-hoey/
Rank: Major; Unit: 1st Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment; Date of action: 16 February 1944; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 18th May, 1944.; Born: Born on 29th March 1914 at Duncan, Vancouver Island, British Columbia,; Died: Died on 17th February, 1944 at Ngakyedauk, Arakan, Burma. (died; Memorial: the Taukkyan War Cemetery, Burma, also on the War Memorial , Cowichigan, Vancouver, Canada and in the Soldier's Chapel of St George, Lincoln Cathedral, Lincolnshire; Askin register no.: 577
Citation digest (Askin): On 16th February, 1944 near the Ngakyedauk Pass, Arakan, Burma, Major Hoey's company came under devastating machine-gun fire, but Major Hoey did not waver in his advance on the objective. Although wounded in the head and leg he went forward alone and tackled a troublesome enemy strong point, destroying it and killing all the occupants, but he was mortally wounded

### John Hogan VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-hogan/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 2nd Battalion, Manchester Regiment; Date of action: 29 October 1914; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 22nd December, 1914.; Born: Born on 8th April, 1884 at Oldham, Lancashire.; Died: Died on 6th October, 1943 at Oldham, Lancashire.; Memorial: at Chadderton cemetery, Oldham, Lancashire; Askin register no.: 578
Citation digest (Askin): On 29th October, 1914 near Festubert, France, after their trench had been taken by the enemy and two attempts to recapture it had failed, Sergeant Hogan went with a second lieutenant * and a party of 10 volunteers to recover it themselves. They took the Germans by surprise with a sudden bayonet attack and then, working from traverse to traverse, they gradually succeeded in regaining possession, killing eight of the enemy, wounding two and taking 16 prisoners

### Norman Douglas Holbrook VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/norman-douglas-holbrook/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Royal Navy; Date of action: 13 December 1914; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 22nd December, 1914.; Born: Born on 9th July 1888 at Southsea, Hampshire.; Died: Died on 3rd July 1976 at Midhurst, Sussex.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 579
Citation digest (Askin): On 13th December, 1914 in the Dardanelles, Lieutenant Holbrook was in command of the submarine B.11, an old and obsolete craft built in 1905. Notwithstanding the difficulties of treacherous currents in the Straits, he dived under five rows of mines and torpedoed and sank the Turkish battleship, Messudiyeh, which was guarding the mine-field. He then succeeded in bringing the B.11 back to the Mediterranean, in spite of being attacked by gunfire and torpedo boats. When they got back to safety the B.11 had been submerged for nine hours

### Edward James Gibson Holland VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/edward-james-gibson-holland/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: Royal Canadian Dragoons; Date of action: 7 November 1900; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 23rd April, 1901.; Born: Born on 2nd February 1878 at Ottawa, Canada.; Died: Died on 18th June, 1948 at Cobalt, Ottawa, Canada.; Askin register no.: 580
Citation digest (Askin): On 7th November 1900 in South Africa, Sergeant Holland kept the Boers away from two 12 pounder guns with his Colt gun. When he saw that the enemy were too near for him to escape with the carriage, as the horse was blown, he calmly lifted the gun off and galloped away with it under his arm

### John Vincent Holland VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-vincent-holland/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 3rd Battalion, Prince of Wales Leinster Regiment attached to 7th Battalion; Date of action: 3 September 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th October, 1916.; Born: Born on 19th July, 1889 at Athy, County Kildare, Ireland.; Died: Died on 27th February, 1975 at Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.; Memorial: at Cornelian Bay Cemetery, Hobart, Tasmania; Askin register no.: 581
Citation digest (Askin): On 3rd September, 1916 at Guillemont, France, during a heavy engagement, Lieutenant HOLLAND, not content with building hostile dug-outs within the objective, fearlessly led his bombers through our own Artillery barrage and cleared a great part of the village in front. He started out with 26 bombers and finished with only five after capturing some 50 prisoners. By this gallant action he undoubtedly broke the spirit of the enemy and saved many casualties. He was far from well at the time and later had to go into hospital

### George Hollis VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/george-hollis/
Rank: Farrier; Unit: 8th Hussars (King's Royal Irish); Date of action: 17 June 1858; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th January 1869.; Born: Born in October 1833 at Chipping Sodbury, Gloucestershire.; Died: Died on 16th May, 1879 at St Thomas, Devon.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 582
Citation digest (Askin): On 17th June, 1858 at Gawlior, India, Farrier Hollis, together with three others *, was in a gallant charge made by a squadron of the 8th Hussars when, supported by a division of the Bombay Horse Artillery and the 95th Regiment, they routed the enemy. Charging through a rebel camp into two batteries, they captured and brought into their own camp two of the enemy's guns, under a heavy and converging fire from the fort and town. J. Ward (reg No. 1271)

### Stanley Elton Hollis VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/stanley-elton-hollis/
Rank: Company Sergeant-Major; Unit: 6th Battalion, Green Howards ( Princess Alexandra of Wales' Own); Date of action: 6 June 1944; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 17th August, 1944.; Born: Born 21st September, 1912 at Middlesbrough, Yorkshire.; Died: Died on 8th of February 1972 at Middlesbrough, Yorkshire.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 583
Citation digest (Askin): On 6th June 1944 in Normandy, France, Company Sergeant-Major Hollis went with his company Commander to investigate two German pill-boxes which had been bypassed as the company moved inland from the beaches. He rushed forward to the first pill-box, taking all but five of the occupants prisoner and then dealt with the second, taking 26 prisoners. Throughout the day, wherever the fighting was heaviest he appeared, displaying the utmost gallantry. It was through his heroism and resource that the company's objective were gained and casualties were not heavier. He saved the lives of many of his men

### James Hollowell VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-hollowell/
Rank: Private; Unit: 78th Regiment (Seaforth Highlanders..... Duke of Albany's Ross-shire Buffs); Date of action: 26 September 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 18th June 1858.; Born: Born in 1823 at Lambeth, London.; Died: Died on 4th April, 1876 at Holborn, London.; Memorial: at Brookwood Cemetery, Woking, Surrey; Askin register no.: 584
Citation digest (Askin): On 26th October, 1857 at Lucknow, India, Private Hollowell was one of a party which were shut up and besieged in one of the houses. He behaved throughout the day in a most admirable manner, encouraging the other nine men, who were in low spirits, to keep going. His cheerful persuasion prevailed and they made a successful defence in a burning house with the enemy firing through the four windows

### Frederick William Holmes VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/frederick-william-holmes/
Rank: Lance-Corporal; Unit: 2nd Battalion, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry; Date of action: 26 August 1914; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 25th November, 1914.; Born: Born on 15th September, 1889 at Tottenham, Middlesex.; Died: Died on 22nd October, 1969 at Port Augusta, Australia.; Askin register no.: 585
Citation digest (Askin): On 26th August, 1914 at Le Cateau, France, Lance-Corporal Holmes carried a wounded man out of the trenches under heavy fire and later helped to drive a gun out of action by taking the place of a driver who was wounded

### Joel Holmes VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/joel-holmes/
Rank: Private; Unit: 84th Regiment. (York and Lancaster Regiment); Date of action: 25 September 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 18th June 1858.; Born: Born in 1821 at Great Comershall, Yorkshire.; Died: Died on 27th July, 1872 at Halifax, Yorkshire.; Memorial: at All Souls' Cemetery, Halifax; Medal held by: The York And Lancaster Regimental. Museum; Askin register no.: 586
Citation digest (Askin): On 25th September, 1857 at Lucknow, India, Private Holmes was the first man to respond to a call for volunteers to assist in working under very heavy enemy fire one of the guns from which all the artillerymen had become casualties

### Thomas William Holmes VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/thomas-william-holmes/
Rank: Private; Unit: 4th Canadian Mounted Rifles, 2nd Central Ontario Regiment, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Date of action: 26 October 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 11th January 1918.; Born: Born on 14th October, 1898 at Montreal, Canada.; Died: Died on 4th January, 1950 at Toronto, Canada.; Memorial: at Greenwood Cemetery, Owen Sound, and in the Queen's Park, Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada; Askin register no.: 587
Citation digest (Askin): On 26th October, 1917 near Passchenaele, Belgium, when the right flank of our attack was held up by heavy machine-gun fire from a pill-box strong point and heavy casualties were producing a critical situation, Private Holmes, on his own initiative and single-handed, ran forward and threw two bombs, killing and wounding the crews of two machine-guns. He then fetched another bomb and threw this into the entrance of the pill-box, causing the 19 occupants to surrender

### William Edgar Holmes VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-edgar-holmes/
Rank: Private; Unit: 2nd Battalion Grenadier Guards; Date of action: 9 October 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th December 1918.; Born: Born on 26th June 1895 at Wood Stanway, Gloucestershire; Died: Died on 9th October 1918 at Cattenieres, France; Memorial: Carnieres (? Cattenieres) Communal Cemetery and Didbrook Church, Gloucestershire; Medal held by: the Grenadier Guards Regimental HQ; Askin register no.: 588
Citation digest (Askin): On 9 October 1918 at Cattenieres, France, Private Holmes carried in two men undewr the most intense fire and while he was attending to a third case he was severely wounded. In spite of this he continued to carry he continued to carry in the casualties and was shortly afterwards mortally wounded. By his self sacrifice this man was the means of saving the lives of several of his comrades

### Anthony Dickson Home VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/anthony-dickson-home/
Rank: Surgeon; Unit: 90th Regiment. (Cameronians...... Scottish Rifles); Date of action: 26 September 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 18th June, 1858.; Born: Born on 30th November, 1826 at Dunbar, Scotlan; Died: Died on 10th August, 1914 at London.; Memorial: at Highgate Cemetery, London; Askin register no.: 589
Citation digest (Askin): On 26th September, 1857 at Lucknow, India, Surgeon Home was in charge of the wounded men left behind when the troops forced their way into the Residency. The escort left with the wounded had been reduced, by casualties, to a small party, who with the wounded, were forced into a house which they defended until it was set on fire. They then retreated into a shed nearby and defended this for more than 22 hours until relieved. At last only six men with Surgeon Home in charge, remained to fire, and the fact that the wounded were safe and the defence was successful was mainly attributable to his brave conduct throughout. Surgeon W. BRADSHAW (reg,No.119)

### Duncan Charles Home VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/duncan-charles-home/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Bengal Engineers; Date of action: 14 September 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 18th June 1858.; Born: Born on 10th June, 1828 at Jubbulpore, India.; Died: Died on 1st October, 1857 at Malagarh, India.; Memorial: on his Tomb at Bolandshahr, India, at the Kashmir Gate, Delhi and in St Paul's Cathedral, Calcutta, India; Askin register no.: 590
Citation digest (Askin): On 14th September, 1857 at Delhi, India, Lieutenant Home, with another Lieutenant, a Sergeant and a Bugler * showed conspicuous gallantry in the desperate task of blowing in the Kashmir Gate in broad daylight under heavy and destructive musket fire, preparatory to the assault. The three others involved were R. Hawthorne (reg No. 549) P. Salkeld (reg No. reg No. 1100) and J Smith (reg No. 1164)

### Samuel Lewis Honey VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/samuel-lewis-honey/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 78th Battalion, Manitoba Regiment *. Canadian Expeditionary Force; Date of action: 27 September 1918 to 2 October 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 6th January 1919.; Born: Born on 9th February, 1894 at Conn, Wellington County, Ontario,; Died: Died on 30th September, 1918 at Bourlon Wood, France. (died of; Memorial: the British extension of Queant Communal Cemetery, France; Askin register no.: 591
Citation digest (Askin): On 27th September, 1918 at Bourlon Wood, France, when his company Commander and all the other officers of his company became casualties, Lieutenant Honey took command, continuing the advance and gaining the objective. Then, finding his company suffering casualties from enfilade machine-gun fire he made a personal reconnaissance and locating the machine-gun nest, rushed it single-handed, capturing the guns and 10 prisoners. Later, after repelling four enemy counter-attacks, he captured another machine-gun post. He continued to lead his company with great initiative and daring, but died of his wounds on the last day of the attack by his battalion

### Alfred Henry Hook VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/alfred-henry-hook/
Rank: Private; Unit: 2nd Battalion, 24th Regiment. (Later South Wales Borderers); Date of action: 22–23 January 1879; Conflict: Anglo-Zulu War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 2nd May 1879.; Born: Born on 6th August 1850 at grave in St. Andrew's Church Yard,; Died: Died on 12th March 1905 from pulmonary tuberculosis at Osborne; Memorial: at St Andrews Church, Churcham, Gloucestershire and the Havard Chapel, Brecon Cathedral, Wales; Askin register no.: 592
Citation digest (Askin): On 22nd and 23rd of January 1879 at Rorke's Drift, Natal, South Africa, a distant room of the hospital had been held for more than an hour by three privates, and when finally they had no ammunition left the Zulus burst in and killed one of the men and two patients. One of the men, Private J.Williams (Reg No.1313)however succeeded in making a hole in the wall large enough to get through,and taking the last two patients into the next ward, where he found Private Hook. Working together; the two men, one holding the Zulus at a distance with his bayonet, while the other managed to knock through three more partitions; and they were able to bring eight patients into the inner line of defence

### William Hope VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-hope/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 7th Regiment. Royal Fusiliers; Date of action: 18 June 1855; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 5th May 1857.; Born: Born on 12th April, 1834 at Edinburgh.; Died: Died on 17th December, 1909 at Chelsea, London.; Memorial: in the family plot at Brompton Cemetery, London; Askin register no.: 593
Citation digest (Askin): On 18th June, 1855 at Sebastopol, Crimea, Lieutenant Hope went to the assistance of the Adjutant, who was lying outside the trenches badly wounded. Having found that it was impossible to move him, even with the help of four men, he ran back across the open ground under very heavy fire from the enemy batteries, and procured a stretcher to bring the wounded officer in

### Alexander Gore Arkwright Hore-Ruthven VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/alexander-gore-arkwright-hore-ruthven/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 3rd Battalion, Highland Light Infantry; Date of action: 22 September 1898; Conflict: Sudan Campaign; Gazette: London Gazetted on 20th February, 1899.; Born: Born on 6th July, 1872 at Windsor, Berkshire.; Died: Died on 2nd May, 1955 at Shipton Moyne, Gloucestershire.; Askin register no.: 1090
Citation digest (Askin): On 22nd September, 1898 during the action at Gedarif, Sudan, Captain Hoare-Ruthven saw an Egyptian officer lying wounded and within 50 yards of the advancing Dervishes who were firing and charging. He picked up the wounded officer and carried him towards the 16th Egyptian Battalion. He had to drop his burden several times in order to fire upon the Dervishes and check their advance, but his action undoubtedly saved the officer's life

### Ernest George Horlock VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/ernest-george-horlock/
Rank: Bombardier (Later Battery Sergeant Major); Unit: 113th Bty. Royal Field Artillery; Date of action: 15 September 1914; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 25 November 1914.; Born: Born on 24 October 1885 at Alton, Hampshire --; Died: Died at sea when the Aragon (9588 tons) was sunk, by submarine,; Memorial: at Alexandria (Hadra) War Memorial Cemetery; grave of Rear Admiral Gascoigne Robinson; Askin register no.: 594

### David Ernest Hornell VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/david-ernest-hornell/
Rank: Flight Lieutenant; Unit: 162 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force; Date of action: 24 June 1944; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 28th July, 1944.; Born: Born on 26th January, 1910 at Mimico, Ontario, Canada.; Died: Died on 25th June 1944 near at the Faroes, North Atlantic.; Memorial: at Lerwick New Cemetery, Mainland, Shetland Isles; Askin register no.: 596
Citation digest (Askin): On 24th June, 1944 on sea patrol in the North Atlantic, Flight Lieutenant Hornell's twin engined amphibian aircraft was attacked and badly damaged by an enemy submarine, nevertheless he succeeded in sinking it and then with superhuman effort managed to bring his aircraft down on the heavy swell, blazing furiously. There was only one serviceable dingy which could not hold all the crew so they took it in turns in the water. By the time the survivors were rescued after 21 hours, Flight Lieutenant Hornell was blinded and weak from exposure and cold. He died shortly after being picked up

### Basil Arthur Horsfall VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/basil-arthur-horsfall/
Rank: Second Lieutenant; Unit: 3rd Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment attached to 11th Battalion; Date of action: 21 March 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 22nd May, 1918.; Born: Born on 4th October 1887 at Colombo, Ceylon. (Srlanka).; Died: Died on 27th March, 1918 near Ablainzeville, France. (killed in; Memorial: on Arras Memorial, France; Askin register no.: 597
Citation digest (Askin): On 27th March 1918 between Moyenville and Ablainzeville, France, when the enemy first attacked Second Lieutenant Horsfall's centre platoon, his three forward sections were driven back and he was wounded in the head. Nevertheless he immediately reorganised the remainder of his men and made a counter-attack which recovered his original position. Despite the severity of his wound, he refused to go to the dressing station, as the three remaining officers in his company were casualties. Later, he made a second successful counter-attack but when finally ordered to withdraw, he was the last to leave the position. He was killed almost immediately afterwards

### Alec George Horwood VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/alec-george-horwood/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 1st/6th Battalion, Queen's Royal Regiment (West Surrey) attached to 1st Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment; Date of action: 18–20 January 1944; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 30th March, 1944.; Born: Born on 6th January, 1914 at Deptford, London.; Died: Died on 20th January, 1944 at Kyauchaw, Burma. (died of wounds).; Memorial: the Rangoon Memorial; Askin register no.: 598
Citation digest (Askin): On 18th January, 1944 at Kyauchaw, Burma, Lieutenant Horwood accompanied a company into action with his forward Mortar observation post. Throughout the day he was in an exposed position and under intense fire, but he came back at night with most valuable information about the enemy. On 19 January he moved forward and established another observation post, directing accurate mortar fire in support of two attacks, and also carrying out personal reconnaissance, deliberately drawing the enemy fire so that their position could be definitely located. On 20th January he volunteered to lead the attack and while doing so was mortally wounded

### William House VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-house/
Rank: Private; Unit: 2nd Battalion, Royal Berkshire Regiment (Princess Charlotte of Wales's); Date of action: 2 August 1900; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 7th October 1902.; Born: Born on 7th October, 1879 at Thatcham, Newbury, Berkshire.; Died: Died on 28th February, 1912 at Dover, Kent.; Memorial: at St James' Cemetery, Dover; Askin register no.: 599
Citation digest (Askin): On 2nd August, 1900 at Mosilikatse Nek, South Africa, when a sergeant who had gone forward to reconnoitre was wounded, Private House rushed out from cover, although cautioned not to do so as the fire from the enemy was very hot, picked up the wounded sergeant and tried to bring him into shelter. In doing this he was severely wounded, but he warned his comrades not to come to his assistance as the fire was so heavy

### George Julian Howell VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/george-julian-howell/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 1st Battalion (New South Wales) Australian Imperial Force; Date of action: 6 May 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 27th June 1917.; Born: Born on 23rd November, 1893 at Enfield, Sydney, New South Wales,; Died: Died on 23rd December, 1964 at Perth, Western Australia.; Memorial: Karrakatta Cemetery, Hollywood, Perth and on the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia; Askin register no.: 600
Citation digest (Askin): On 6th May 1917, near Bullecourt, France, seeing that a party of the enemy were likely to outflank his battalion, Corporal Howell, on his own initiative and exposed to heavy bomb and rifle fire, climbed to the top of the Parapet and bombed the enemy, pressing them back along the trench. When his stock a bombs were exhausted, he continued the attack with his bayonet, but was then severely wounded. This prompt and gallant action was seen by the whole battalion and inspired them in the subsequent successful counter-attack

### Neville Reginald Howse VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/neville-reginald-howse/
Rank: Captain; Unit: New South Wales Medical Staff Corps, Australian Forces; Date of action: 24 July 1900; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 11th July, 1918.; Born: Born on 26th October, 1863 at Stogursey, Somerset.; Died: Died on 19th September, 1930 at London.; Memorial: at Kensal Green Cemetery, London and on the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia. Memorial not known; Medal held by: the Australian War Memorial, Canberra,; Askin register no.: 601
Citation digest (Askin): On 24th July 1900 during the action at Vredefort, South Africa, Captain Howse saw a trumpeter fall and went through very heavy crossfire to rescue the man. His horse was soon shot from under him and the captain continued on foot, reached the casualty and dressed his wound. He then carried him to safety. On 15th June, 1918 near Asiago, Italy, during an attack when the enemy had penetrated our front line, Lieutenant Colonel Hudson collected and personally led various headquarter details such as orderlies, servants, runners, etc. to deal with the situation. He rushed a position with only two men, shouting to the enemy to surrender, some of whom did. He was severely wounded by a bomb which exploded on his foot and although in great pain gave directions for the counter-attack which was successful, about 100 prisoners and six machine guns being taken

### Charles Hudson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/charles-hudson/
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel; Unit: Sherwood Foresters; Date of action: 15 June 1918; Conflict: First World War

### James Palmer Huffam VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-palmer-huffam/
Rank: Second Lieutenant; Unit: 5th Battalion, Duke of Wellington's (West Riding) Regiment; Date of action: 31 August 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th December, 1918.; Born: Born on 31st March, 1897 at Dunblane, Perthshire, Scotland.; Died: Died on 16th February, 1968 at Stanmore, Middlesex.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 603
Citation digest (Askin): On 31st August, 1918 at St Servin's Farm, France, Second Lieutenant Huffam with three men rushed an enemy machine-gun post and put it out of action. His position was then heavily attacked and he withdrew, carrying back a wounded comrade. Again in the night, accompanied by two men only he rushed an enemy machine gun, capturing eight prisoners and enabling the advance to continue

### Matthew Hughes VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/matthew-hughes/
Rank: Private; Unit: 7th Regiment. (Royal Fusiliers); Date of action: 7 June 1855, 18 June 1855; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February, 1857.; Born: Born in 1822 at Bradford, Yorkshire.; Died: Died on 9th January 1882 at Bradford, Yorkshire.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 604
Citation digest (Askin): On 7th June, 1855 in the Crimea, at the storming of the Quarries, Private HUGHES went twice for ammunition across open ground, under heavy fire. He also went to the front and brought in a soldier who was severely wounded. On 18th June the volunteered to bring in a badly wounded lieutenant, and in doing so was severely wounded himself

### Thomas Hughes VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/thomas-hughes/
Rank: Private; Unit: 6th Battalion, Connaught Rangers; Date of action: 3 September 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th October, 1916.; Born: Born on 30th May 1885 at Coravoo, near Castleblaney, County Monaghan,; Died: Died on 8th January, 1942 near Carrickmacross, Ireland.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 605
Citation digest (Askin): On 3rd September, 1916 at Guillemont, France, Private HUGHES was wounded in an attack but returned at once to the firing line after having his wound dressed. Later, seeing a hostile machine gun, he dashed out in front of his company, shot the gunner and, single-handed, captured the gun. Though again wounded, he brought back three or four prisoners

### Charles Hull VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/charles-hull/
Rank: Private; Unit: 21st Lancers. (Empress of India's); Date of action: 5 September 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 3rd March, 1916.; Born: Born on 24th July, 1890 at Harrogate, Yorkshire.; Died: Died on 30th February 1953 at Leeds, Yorkshire.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 606
Citation digest (Askin): On 5th September, 1915 at Haviz Kor, North West Frontier, India, Private Hull rescued an officer from certain death at the hands of the tribesmen. The latter's horse had been shot and Private Hull took the officer up behind on his own horse, under heavy fire at close range, and galloped away to safety

### Alfred Clive Hulme VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/alfred-clive-hulme/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 23rd Battalion, 2nd (Canterbury Regiment) New Zealand Expeditionary Force; Date of action: 20–28 May 1941; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 14th October, 1941.; Born: Born on 24th January, 1911 at Dunedin, New Zealand.; Died: Died on 3rd September, 1982 at Tauranga, New Zealand.; Memorial: the RSA, Dunedin, New Zealand; Askin register no.: 607
Citation digest (Askin): During the period 20th/28th May, 1941 in Crete, Sergeant Hulme displayed outstanding leadership and courage. At Malerne he led a party against the enemy who were attacking with rifles, machine guns and mortars. At Galatos he drove the enemy away from a school building with hand-grenades. At Suda Bay he killed five snipers and at Stylos he wiped out a mortar crew and accounted for three more snipers

### Robert Humpston VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/robert-humpston/
Rank: Private; Unit: Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own); Date of action: 22 April 1855; Conflict: Crimean War

### David Ferguson Hunter VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/david-ferguson-hunter/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 1st/5th Battalion, Highland Light Infantry; Date of action: 16–17 September 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 23rd October, 1918.; Born: Born on 28th October, 1891 at Kingseat, Dunfermline, Scotland.; Died: Died on 14th February, 1965 at Dunfermline, Scotland.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 609
Citation digest (Askin): on 16th/17th September, 1918 at Moeuvres France, Corporal Hunter was detailed to take on an advance post which was established in shell holes close to the enemy. There was no opportunity for reconnoitring the adjacent ground, and the following afternoon Corporal Hunter found that the enemy had established posts all round him, isolating his command. He determined to hold out and despite being exceedingly short of food and water this NCO managed to maintain his position for over 48 hours until, on the third day, a counter-attack relieved him. He repelled frequent enemy attacks and also barrage from our own attacks, which came right across his post

### Thomas Peck Hunter VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/thomas-peck-hunter/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 43rd Royal Marine Commando; Date of action: 2 April 1945; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 12th June 1945.; Born: Born on 6th October 1923 at Aldershot, Hampshire.; Died: Died on 2nd April 1945 at Lake Comacchio, Italy. (Killed in action).; Memorial: grave in Argenta Gap War Cemetery, Italy and a ship's bell and plaque at Lympstone Royal Marine Depot. (1946). Eight houses at Stenhouse Street West were dedicated to his memory in March 1954; Medal held by: the Royal Marine museum, Eastney Barracks,; Askin register no.: 610
Citation digest (Askin): On 2nd April, 1945 at Lake Comacchio, Italy, Corporal Hunter, who was in charge of a Bren gun section, offered himself as a target to save his troop. Seizing the Bren gun he charged alone across 200 yards of open ground under most intense fire towards a group of houses where three Spandau machine guns were lodged. So determined was his charge that the enemy were demoralised and six of the Gunners surrendered, the remainder fled. He cleared the house, changing magazines as he ran and continued to draw the enemy fire until most of the Troop had reached cover and he was killed, firing accurately to the last

### Bellenden Seymour Hutcheson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/bellenden-seymour-hutcheson/
Rank: Captain; Unit: Canadian Army Medical Corps attchd to the 75th Battn; Date of action: 2 September 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted 14th December 1918; Born: Born on: 16th December 1883 at Mount Carmel, Illinois, USA.; Died: Died on: 9th April 1954 at Cairo, Illinois.; Memorial: Buried at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Mt. Carmel, Illinois; Askin register no.: 611
Citation digest (Askin): On 2 September 1918 in France, Captain Hutcheson went through the Queant-Drocourt Support Line with his battalion, remaining on the field until every wounded man had been attended to. He dressed the wounds of a seriously hurt officer under terrific machine-gun and shell fire,and with the help of prisoners and his own men succeeded in evacuating the officer to safety. Immediately afterwards he rushed forward in full view of the enemy to attend a wounded sergeant and having placed him in a shell hole, dressed his wounds

### James Hutchinson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-hutchinson/
Rank: Private; Unit: 2nd/5th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers; Date of action: 28 June 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 9th September 1916.; Born: Born on 9th July, 1895 at 18, Bank Top, Radcliffe, Lancashire.; Died: Died on 22nd January, 1972 at Torquay, Devon.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 612
Citation digest (Askin): On 28th June, 1916 opposite a Ficheux, France, a during an attack on the enemy's position, Private Hutchinson was the leading man, and entering their trench, shot two sentries and cleared two of the traverses. Afterwards, when the objective had been gained and the retirement ordered, Private Hutchinson, on his own initiative, undertook the dangerous task of covering the retirement thus ensuring that the wounded could be removed to safety. All the time he was exposed to fierce fire from machine guns and rifles at close quarters

### Arthur Hutt VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/arthur-hutt/
Rank: Private; Unit: 1st/7th Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment; Date of action: 4 October 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th November, 1917.; Born: Born on 12th February 1889 at Earlsdon, Coventry, Warwickshire.; Died: Died on 14th April, 1954 at Coventry, Warwickshire.; Memorial: on War Memorial Park, Coventry; Askin register no.: 613
Citation digest (Askin): On 4th October 1917 at Terrier Farm, south-east of Poelcapelle, Belgium, when all the officers and NCOs of No. 2 platoon had become casualties, Private Hutt took command of and led the platoon. He was held up by a strong post but immediately ran forward alone and shot the officer and three men in the post; between 40 and 50 others surrendered. Later, having pushed too far, he withdrew his party, covering them by sniping the enemy, and then carried back a wounded man to shelter. After he had consolidated his position, he then went out and carried in four more wounded under heavy fire

### Alfred Ernest Ind VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/alfred-ernest-ind/
Rank: Shoeing Smith (later Sergeant Farrier); Unit: Royal Horse Artillery; Date of action: 20 December 1901; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 15th August 1902.; Born: Born on: 16th September 1872 at Tetbury, Gloucestershire.; Died: Died on: 29th November 1916 at Eccleston, Cheshire.; Askin register no.: 614
Citation digest (Askin): On 20th December 1901 near Tafelkop, Orange River Colony, South Africa, Shoeing Smith Ind stuck to his pom-pom gun under very heavy fire when the whole of the remainder of the team had been shot down, and continued to fire into the advancing enemy until the last possible moment. A captain who was mortally wounded on this occasion, requested that Shoeing Smith Ind's gallant conduct on this and every other action since he jpoined the pom-pom service be brought to notice

### George Ingouville VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/george-ingouville/
Rank: Captain of the Mast; Unit: Royal Navy; Date of action: 13 July 1855; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February, 1857.; Born: Born on 7th October 1826 at St Saviour, Jersey, Channel Islands.; Died: Died on 13th January 1869. (Town/ Country not known).; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 615
Citation digest (Askin): On 13th July, 1855 at the Fort Of Viberg in the Gulf of Finland, while the boats of HMS Arrogant were engaged with the enemy, her second cutter was swamped by the blowing up of her magazine and drifted inshore under enemy guns. Captain of the Mast Ingouville, although wounded, jumped overboard, swam round to the boat's bows, took hold of the painter and tried to turn the cutter out to sea. A Lieutenant* of the Royal Marine Artillery came to his assistance, when with three volunteers, he took off the crew from the cutter, rescued Mr Ingouville from the water and then towed the stricken boat out of gun range

### George Morby Ingram VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/george-morby-ingram/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 24th Battalion, Australian Imperial Force. (Victoria); Date of action: 4 October 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 6th January, 1919.; Born: Born on 18th March 1889 at an Bendigo, Victoria, Australia.; Died: Died on 1st July, 1961 at Hastings, and Victoria, Australia.; Memorial: at Frankston Cemetery, Victoria and also on the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia; Askin register no.: 616
Citation digest (Askin): On 5th October 1918 at Montbrehain, east of Peronne, France, Lieutenant Ingram, at the head of his men, rushed and captured nine enemy machine guns, and killed 42 of the enemy after stubborn resistance. Later, when his company had suffered severe casualties, including many of the leaders, he again rushed a machine-gun post, shot six of the enemy and captured the gun. On two subsequent occasions he attacked enemy posts, inflicting many casualties and taking 62 prisoners

### Edgar Thomas Inkson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/edgar-thomas-inkson/
Rank: Lieutenant (later Colonel); Unit: Royal Army Medical Corps attached to The royal Inniskilling Fusiliers; Date of action: 24 February 1900; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 15th January 1901; Born: Born on 5th April 1872 at Naini Tal, India; Died: Died on 19th February 1947 at Chichester,Sussex.; Memorial: at Brookwood Cemetery, Woking, Surrey; Askin register no.: 617
Citation digest (Askin): On 24th February 1900 at Hart's Hill Colenso, South Africa, Lieutenant Inkson carried a young officer, who was severely wounded and unable to walk, for three or four hundred yards, under very heavy fire to a place of safety. The ground over which Lieutenant Inkson had to move was much exposed, there being no cover available

### James John Macleod Innes VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-john-macleod-innes/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Bengal Engineers; Date of action: 23 February 1858; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th December, 1858.; Born: Born on February 1830 at Baghalpur, Bengal, India.; Died: Died on 13th December, 1907 at 5, Pemberton Terrace, Cambridge,; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 618
Citation digest (Askin): On 23rd February, 1858 at Sultanpore, India, Lieutenant Innes, far in advance of the leading skirmishers, was the first to secure a gun which the enemy were abandoning. They then rallied around another gun from which the shot would have ploughed through our advancing columns. Lieutenant Innes rode up, unsupported, shot the gunner and remained at his post keeping the enemy at bay until assistance reached him

### Gilbert Stuart Martin Insall VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/gilbert-stuart-martin-insall/
Rank: Second Lieutenant; Unit: 11 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps; Date of action: 7 November 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 23rd December, 1915.; Born: Born on 14th May 1894 at Avenue Mozart, Paris, France.; Died: Died on 17th February 1972 at Scrooby, Bawtry, Yorkshire.; Memorial: not known; Medal held by: the Raf Museum, Hendon, London; Askin register no.: 619
Citation digest (Askin): On 7th November 1915 near Achiet, France, Second Lieutenant Insall, on patrol in the Vicker's fighter, engaged an enemy machine, the pilot of which was eventually forced to make a rough landing in a ploughed field. Seemed the German scramble out preparing to fire, the Lieutenant dived to 500 ft and his gunner opened fire, whereupon they fled. After dropping an incendiary bomb on the German aircraft he flew through heavy fire, at 2000 ft over enemy's trenches. The Vicker's petrol tank was hit, but the lieutenant managed to land near a wood 500 ft inside Allied lines and he and his gunner, after repairing the machine during the night, flew back to base at dawn

### Reginald Roy Inwood VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/reginald-roy-inwood/
Rank: Private; Unit: 10th Battalion, Australian Imperial Force. (South Australia); Date of action: 19–22 September 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th November, 1917.; Born: Born on 14th July, 1890 at Renmark, North Adelaide, Australia.; Died: Died on 23rd October, 1971 at Adelaide, Australia.; Memorial: grave in Australian Imperial Force Cemetery, Adelaide and also on the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia; Askin register no.: 620
Citation digest (Askin): During the period 19th/22nd September, 1917 in an attack at Polygon Wood, near Ypres, Belgium, Private Inwood mood forward alone through the Allied barrage, capturing an enemy strong point, killing several and taking nine prisoners. During the evening, he volunteered for special all-night patrol which went out 600 yards in front of the allied line, and succeeded in bringing back valuable information. In the early morning the 21st September he again went in company with another man and they located a machine gun which was causing much trouble. They bombed it so effectively that only one gunner survived and he was brought in as a prisoner, with the gun

### Charles Irwin VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/charles-irwin/
Rank: Private; Unit: 53rd Regiment. (King's Shropshire Light Infantry); Date of action: 16 November 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on a 24th December, 1858.; Born: Born in 1824 at Manorhamilton, County Leitrim, Ireland.; Died: Died on 8th April 1873 at Newton Butler, County Fermanagh, Ireland.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 621
Citation digest (Askin): On 16th November, 1857 at Lucknow, India, Private Irwin showed conspicuous bravery at the assault on the Secundra Bagh when, although severely wounded through the right shoulder, he was one of the first to enter the building under heavy fire

### Ishar Singh VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/ishar-singh/
Rank: Sepoy; Unit: 28th Punjab Regiment, Indian Army; Date of action: 10 April 1921; Conflict: Waziristan Campaign; Gazette: London Gazetted on 25th November 1921.; Born: Born on 13th December, 1895 at Nenwan, Hoshiapur District, Punjab.; Died: Died on 2nd December, 1963 at Nenwan, Hoshiapur, Punjab, India.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 622
Citation digest (Askin): On 10th April, 1921 near Haidari Kach, North West Frontier, India, Sepoy Ishar Singh was No. 1 of a Lewis gun section. Early in the fighting he was severely wounded, all the officers and Havildars of his company became casualties and his Lewis gun was seized. He recovered the gun and went into action again although his wound was bleeding profusely, but when ordered to have it dressed, he went instead to help the medical officer, carrying water to the wounded, taking a rifle and helping to keep down enemy fire and acting as a shield while the medical officer was dressing a wound. It was nearly three hours before he submitted to being evacuated

### Albert Jacka VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/albert-jacka/
Rank: Lance-Corporal; Unit: 14th Battalion, Australian Imperial Force. (Victoria); Date of action: 19–20 May 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th July, 1915.; Born: Born on 10th January, 1893 at Winchelsea, Geelong, Victoria, Australia.; Died: Died on 17th January, 1932 at Melbourne, Australia.; Memorial: at St Kilda Cemetery, Melbourne, Australia and on the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia; Medal held by: the Australian War Memorial, Canberra,; Askin register no.: 623
Citation digest (Askin): if On 19th/20th May 1915 at Courtney's Post, Gallipoli, Lance-Corporal Jacka, while holding a portion of our trench with four other men, was heavily attacked. When all except himself were killed or wounded, and the trench was rushed and occupied by seven Turks, Lance-Corporal Jacka most gallantly attacked them single-handed, killing the whole party, five by a rifle and two with the bayonet

### James Joseph Bernard Jackman VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-joseph-bernard-jackman/
Rank: Captain; Unit: Royal Northumberland Fusiliers; Date of action: 25 November 1941; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 31st March, 1942.; Born: Born on 19th March, 1916 at Dublin, Ireland.; Died: Died on 26th November, 1941 at El Duda, Tobruk, Libya , North; Memorial: at Tobruk War Cemetery, Libya; Askin register no.: 624
Citation digest (Askin): On 25th November, 1941 at Tobruk, Libya the assault on El Duda Ridge was being slowed down by fierce enemy fire from anti-tank guns and Captain Jackman as calmly as though on manoeuvres, led his machine-gun company to ease the situation on the right flank of our tanks. Then, standing up in his vehicle, he led the trucks across the front between the tanks and got them into action on the left flank. His coolness and complete disregard of danger not only inspired his own men but also the tank crews. He was killed in action the following day

### Harold Jackson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/harold-jackson/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 7th ( Service ) Battalion, East Yorkshire Regiment; Date of action: 22 March 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 8th May 1918.; Born: Born on 2nd June, 1892 at Kirton, Boston, Lincolnshire.; Died: Died on 24th August, 1918 at Flers, France.; Memorial: burial ground at Glas Lane,Flers, France. Also on Kirton War Memorial, Boston, Lincolnshire and Wood Green, London; Askin register no.: 625
Citation digest (Askin): On 22nd March, 1918 at Hermies, France, Sergeant Jackson Volunteered and went through the hostile barrage and brought back valuable information regarding the enemy's movements. Later, when the enemy had established themselves in our line, the sergeant single-handed bombed them out into the open. Again single-handed he stalked an enemy machine gun, threw Mills bombs at the detachments and put the gun out of action. On a subsequent occasion when all his officers had become casualties he led his company to the attack, withdrawing them successfully when ordered to do so. He repeatedly went out under fire and carried in wounded

### Norman Cyril Jackson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/norman-cyril-jackson/
Rank: Sergeant (later Warrant Officer); Unit: 106 Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve; Date of action: 26 April 1944; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th October 1945.; Born: Born on: 8th April 1919 at Ealing, London.; Died: Died on: 26th March 1944 at Hampton Hill, Middlesex.; Memorial: Twickenham Cemetery, Middlesex; Askin register no.: 626
Citation digest (Askin): on 26 April 1944 after bombing Schweinfort, Germany, the Lancaster in which Gergeant Jackson was flight engineer was hit by an enemy fighter and fire broke out. Having asked permission to try to deal with it , Sergeant Jackson clipped on his parachute and, with a fire extinguisher, climbed on to the fuselage of the aircraft which was travelling at 200 mph at 20,000 feet. He tried to put out the fire, but his parachute partly opened and he slipped on to the wing. The fire spread and he was badly burned, then he was swept from the wing with his partly inflated, burning parachute trailing behind him. He landed heavily, breaking an ankle, and was taken prisoner

### Thomas Norman Jackson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/thomas-norman-jackson/
Rank: Lance-Corporal; Unit: 1st Battalion. Coldstream Guards; Date of action: 27 September 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 27th November, 1918.; Born: Born on 11th February 1897 at Swindon, Yorkshire.; Died: Died on 27th September, 1918 at Greencourt, France. (killed in; Memorial: at Sanders Keep Military Cemetery, France; Medal held by: the Guards Regimental HQ; Askin register no.: 627
Citation digest (Askin): On 27th September, 1918 at the Canal du Nord, near Graincourt, France, Lance-Corporal Jackson was the first to volunteer to follow his company Commander * across the canal in his rush against an enemy machine-gun post. With two comrades he followed his officer, rushed the post and captured two machine-guns. Later in the morning Corporal Jackson was the first to jump into a German trench which his platoon had to clear, but almost immediately he was killed. Throughout the day this NCO showed the greatest valour

### William Jackson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-jackson/
Rank: Private; Unit: 17th (New South Wales) Battalion, Australian Imperial Force; Date of action: 25 June 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 9th September, 1916.; Born: Born 13th September, 1897 at Gimbar, New South Wales, Australia.; Died: Died on 4th August 1959 at Melbourne, Australia.; Memorial: after Cremation at Spring Vale Crematorium, Melbourne and on Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia; Askin register no.: 628
Citation digest (Askin): On 25th/26th June, 1916 near Armentieres, France, returning from a successful raid, several members of the raiding party was seriously wounded. Private Jackson got back safely and after handing over a prisoner had brought in, immediately went out again under very heavy fire and helped to bring in a wounded man. He then went out again with a sergeant, to bring in another wounded man when his arm was blown off by a shell and the sergeant rendered unconscious. Private Jackson then returned for assistance and went out again to look for his wounded comrades

### Herbert James VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/herbert-james/
Rank: Second Lieutenant; Unit: 4th Battalion. Worcestershire Regiment; Date of action: 28 June 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 1st September 1915.; Born: Born on 30th November 1888 at Edgbaston, Birmingham.; Died: Died on 15th August 1858 at Kensington, London.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 629
Citation digest (Askin): On 28th June, 1915 in the southern zone, Gallipoli, when the advance of part of the regiment had been checked, Second Lieutenant James, from a neighbouring unit, gathered together a body of men and led them forward under heavy fire. He then returned, organised a second party and again advanced, putting fresh life into the attack. On 3rd July he led a party of bomb throwers up a Turkish communication trench and when all his party had been killed or wounded, he remained alone, under murderous fire and kept back the enemy until the barrier had been built behind him and the trend secured

### Manley Angell James VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/manley-angell-james/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 8th Service Battalion. Gloucestershire Regiment; Date of action: 21–23 March 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 28th June, 1918.; Born: Born on 12th July, 1896 at Odiham, Hampshire.; Died: Died on 23rd September, 1975 at Bristol.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 630
Citation digest (Askin): On 21st March, 1918 near Velu Wood, France, Captain James led his company, capturing 27 prisoners and two machine-guns. Although wounded, he refused to leave his company and repulsed three enemy assaults next day. Two days later the enemy having broken through, he made a determined stand, inflicting heavy losses and gaining valuable time for the withdrawal of the guns. After holding out to the last to enable the Brigade to be extricated, he led his company forward in a local counter-attack, being again wounded. He was last seen working a machine-gun single-handed, was wounded a third time and eventually taken prisoner

### David Auldgo Jamieson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/david-auldgo-jamieson/
Rank: Captain (later Major); Unit: The Royal Norfolk Regiment; Date of action: 7–8 August 1944; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th October 1944.; Born: Born on: 1st October 1920 at Thornham Nr. King's Lynn, Norfolk.; Died: Died on: 5th May 2001; Memorial: Not yet Known; Askin register no.: 631
Citation digest (Askin): On 7/8 August 1944 south of Grimbosq, Normandy, Captain Jamieson was in command of a company which established a bridgehead over the River Orne. The enemy made seven counter-attacks on the company's position. but throughout 36 hours of bitter and close fighting Captain Jamieson showed superb qualities of leadership and great personal bravery. There were times when the situation appeared hopeless but on each occasion it was restored by his coolness and determination. He personally was largely responsible for holding the bridgehead over the river and although wounded twice he refused to be evacuated

### George Jarratt VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/george-jarratt/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 8th Battalion. Royal Fusilier; Date of action: 3 May 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 8th June 1917.; Born: Born on 22nd July, 1891 at Kennington, Surrey.; Died: Died on 3rd May, 1917 at Pelves, France. (died from grenade wounds).; Askin register no.: 632
Citation digest (Askin): On 3rd May 1917, near Pelves, France, Corporal Jarrett had, together with some wounded men, had been taken prisoner and placed under guard in a dug out. The same evening the enemy were driven back by our troops and the leading infantry started to bomb the dug-outs. A grenade fell into the dug-out containing the wounded and without hesitation Corporal Jarrett placed both feet on it. The subsequent explosion blew off both his legs. The remaining wounded were safely removed later back to Allied lines. However, Corporal Jarrett died before he could be removed

### Hanson Chambers Taylor Jarrett VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/hanson-chambers-taylor-jarrett/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 26th Bengal Native Infantry; Date of action: 14 October 1858; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 18th June, 1859.; Born: Born on 2nd March, 1837 at Madras, India.; Died: Died on 11th April 1890 at his home in India.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 633
Citation digest (Askin): On the 14th October, 1858 at the village of Baroun, India, where approximately 70 sepoys were defending themselves in a brick building, the only approach to which was up a very narrow street, Lieutenant Jarrett called on the men of his regiment to follow him, and backed up by four men, he made a dash at the narrow entrance. He was met by a very heavy fire, but pushed his way up to the wall of the House and beating away the bayonets of the rebels with his sword, forced his way in

### Charles Alfred Jarvis VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/charles-alfred-jarvis/
Rank: Lance-Corporal; Unit: 57th Field Company Royal Engineers; Date of action: 23 August 1914; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 16th November, 1914.; Born: Born on 29th March 1881 at Fraserburgh, Scotland.; Died: Died on the 19th November, 1948 at Dundee, Scotland.; Memorial: at Cupar Cemetery, Fife, Scotland; Askin register no.: 634
Citation digest (Askin): On 23rd August 1914 and Jernappse, Belgium, Lance-Corporal Jarvis worked for one on a half hours under heavy fire, in full view of the enemy until he had succeeded in firing charges for the demolition of a bridge

### Joseph Jee VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/joseph-jee/
Rank: Surgeon; Unit: 78th Regiment; Date of action: 25 September 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 8th November, 1860.; Born: Born on 9th February 1819 at Hartshill, Atherstone, Warwickshire.; Died: Died on 17th March 1899 at Queniborough, Leicestershire.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 635
Citation digest (Askin): On the 25th of September 1857, at the relief of Lucknow, India, Surgeon Jee attended to a large number of men wounded in the charge, getting them removed on cots and on the backs of their comrades, until he had found the dhooly bearers,, who had fled. Later, when trying to reach the Residency with the casualties, he was besieged and forced to remain in the Mote Mehal all night. Next day, under heavy fire, he continued to attend to the wounded and eventually succeeded in taking many of them through heavy crossfire safely into the Residency, although repeatedly warned not to make the attempt

### Francis Arthur Jefferson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/francis-arthur-jefferson/
Rank: Fusilier Second; Unit: Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers; Date of action: 16 May 1944; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 13th July 1944.; Born: Born on 18th August 1921 at Ulverston, Lancashire.; Died: Died on the 4th of September 1982 at Bolton, Lancashire.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 636
Citation digest (Askin): On 16th May 1944 during an attack on the Gustav Line, Monte Casino, Italy, the leading company of Fusilier Jefferson's Battalion had to dig in without protection. The enemy counter attacked, opening fire at short range, and Fusilier Jefferson, on his own initiative, seized a Piat gun and, running forward under a hail of bullets, fired on the leading tank. It burst into flames and all the crew were killed. The Fusilier then reloaded and went towards a second tank which withdrew before he could get within range. By this time our own tanks had arrived and the enemy counter-attack was smashed

### Clarence Smith Jeffries VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/clarence-smith-jeffries/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 34th Battalion. (New South Wales). Australian Imperial Force; Date of action: 12 October 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 18th December, 1917.; Born: Born on 26th October, 1894 at Wallsend, Newcastle, New South Wales,; Died: Killed in action on 12th October 1917 at Passchendaele, Belgium.; Memorial: grave in Tyne Cot Cemetery, Passchendaele, Belgium under on the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia; Askin register no.: 637
Citation digest (Askin): On 12th October 1917 at Passchendaele, Belgium, with a party of men he had organised, Captain Jeffries rushed a machine-gun emplacement, capturing four machine-guns and 35 prisoners. He then led his company forward under a extremely heavy artillery barrage and enfilading machine-gun fire to the objective. Later, he again organised a successful attack on a machine-gun position, capturing two machine guns and 30 more presents. He was killed during the second attack

### Edward Jennings VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/edward-jennings/
Rank: Rough-Rider; Unit: Bengal Artillery; Date of action: 14–22 November 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th December, 1858.; Born: Born in 1815 at Ballinrobe, County Mayo, Ireland.; Died: Died on 10th May 1889 at North Shields, Northumberland.; Memorial: at Preston Cemetery, North Shields; Askin register no.: 638
Citation digest (Askin): During the whole of the period from the 14th to 22nd November 1857, at the relief of Lucknow, India, Rough- Rider Jennings acted with conspicuous gallantry

### Jorgan Christian Jensen VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/jorgan-christian-jensen/
Rank: Private; Unit: 50th Battalion (South Australia). Australian Imperial Force; Date of action: 2 April 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 8th June 1917.; Born: Born on the 15th and January 1891 at Logstor, Aalborg, Denmark.; Died: Died on 31st May 1922 at Adelaide, Australia.; Memorial: at Australian Imperial forces Cemetery, Adelaide and on the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia; Medal held by: the Australian War Memorial, Canberra,; Askin register no.: 639
Citation digest (Askin): On the 2nd April 1917 at Noreuil, France, Private Jensen, with five comrades, attacked a barricade behind which were about 45 of the enemy and a machine gun. One of the party shot the gunner and Private Jensen rushed the post and threw in a bomb. Then, with a bomb in each hand, he threatened the rest and made them surrender. He sent one of his prisoners to another group of the enemy, ordering them to surrender, which they did, but our troops began firing on them, whereupon Private Jensen, regardless of danger, stood on the barricade waving his helmet, and the firing stopped. He then sent his prisoners back to our lines

### Henry Edward Jerome VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/henry-edward-jerome/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 86th Regiment; Date of action: 3 April 1858; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 11th November 1859.; Born: Born on 2nd February 1830 in Antigua, West Indies.; Died: Died on 25th February 1901* at Bath, Somerset.; Memorial: at Lansdown Cemetery, Bath, Somerset; Askin register no.: 640
Citation digest (Askin): On 3rd April 1858 at Jhansi, India, Captain Jerome, with the assistance of Private James Byrne (reg No. 162) removed under very heavy fire a Lieutenant Sewell of the 86th Regiment who was severely wounded, at a very exposed point of the attack upon the Fort. He also displayed great gallantry at the capture of the Fort of Chandairee, the storming of Jhansi and in action with a superior rebel force at Jumna on 28th May, when he was severely wounded

### Alan Jerrard VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/alan-jerrard/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 66 Squadron. Royal Flying Corps; Date of action: 30 March 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 1st May, 1918.; Born: Born on 3rd December, 1897 at Lewisham, London.; Died: Died on 14th May, 1968 at Lyme Regis, Dorset; Medal held by: the RAF Museum, Hendon, London; Askin register no.: 641
Citation digest (Askin): On 30th March 1918 near Mansue, Italy, Lieutenant Jerrard, with two other officers during an offensive patrol, shot down one of five enemy aircraft. Then flying at 50 feet he attacked an aerodrome where approximately 19 machines were either landing or attempting to take off. He destroyed one of these, after which, he was attacked by more enemy aircraft but, seeing a fellow officer in difficulties, went to assist him, destroying a third enemy machine, then continued his attacks, retreating only when five enemy machines pursued him, on orders from the patrol leader. Even then he repeatedly turned to beat off the enemy until he was finally forced down

### Dudley Graham Johnson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/dudley-graham-johnson/
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel; Unit: South Wales Borderers. Commanding 2nd Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment; Date of action: 4 November 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 6th January, 1919.; Born: Born on 30th February 1884 at Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire.; Died: Died on the 21st December, 1975 at Fleet, Hampshire.; Memorial: the church and churchyard at Church Crookham, Hampshire and in Havard Chapel, Brecon Cathedral, Brecon, Wales. Also a tribute in the form of the General Johnson Homes, Guildford, Surrey; Askin register no.: 642
Citation digest (Askin): On 4th November, 1918 at Sambre Canal, France the 2nd Infantry Brigade, to which the second Battalion of the Royal Sussex Regiment formed part, was ordered to cross by the locks south of Catillon. The position was strong and the assaulting and bridging parties were halted on arrival at the waterway 100 yards from the Canal by a heavy barrage. At this point Lieutenant Colonel Johnson arrived and personally led an assault but heavy fire again broke up the attack. He reorganised the assaulting and bridging parties and this time effected a crossing but the success of this dangerous operation was entirely due to his splendid leadership

### Frederick Henry Johnson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/frederick-henry-johnson/
Rank: Second Lieutenant; Unit: 73rd Field Company. Royal Engineers; Date of action: 25 September 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 18th November 1915.; Born: Born on 15th August, 1890 at Streatham, London.; Died: Died of wounds on 26th November, 1917 in France; Memorial: on Cambrai Memorial, France; Askin register no.: 643
Citation digest (Askin): On 25th September, 1915 during the attack on Hill 70, Second Lieutenant Johnson was with a section of his company, and although wounded in the leg, he stuck to his duty throughout the attack, led several charges on the German Redoubt, and at a very critical time, under heavy fire, repeatedly rallied the men who were near to him. By a splendid example and cool courage he was mainly instrumental in saving the situation and in establishing firmly this part of the position which had been taken. He remained at his post until relieved

### James Johnson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-johnson/
Rank: Second Lieutenant; Unit: 2nd Battalion. Northumberland Fusiliers whilst attached to 36 Battalion; Date of action: 14 October 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th December, 1918.; Born: Born on 31st December 1889 at Widdrington, Northumberland.; Died: Died on 23rd March 1943 at Plymouth, Devon.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 644
Citation digest (Askin): On 14th October, 1918 to the south-west of Wez Macquart, France, during operations by strong patrols, Second Lieutenant Johnson repelled frequent counter-attacks. For six hours, under extremely heavy fire, he continued to repulse the enemy. When, at length, he was given the order to retire he was the last person to leave the advanced position. As he did so he carried a wounded soldier. Three times this officer returned to the position and brought in badly wounded men under intense enemy machine-gun fire

### William Henry Johnson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-henry-johnson/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 1st/5th Battalion. Sherwood Foresters; Date of action: 3 October 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 14th December, 1918.; Born: Born 15th October 1890 at Worksop, Nottinghamshire.; Died: Died on 25th April 1945 at Arnold, Nottingham.; Memorial: not known; Medal held by: the Sherwood Forester's Museum, Nottingham; Askin register no.: 645
Citation digest (Askin): On 3rd October 1918 at Ramicourt, France, when his platoon was held up by a nest of machine guns firing at very close range, Sergeant Johnson made his way forward under heavy fire and single-handed charged the post, bayoneting several of the gunners and capturing two of the guns. During the attack he was severely wounded by a bomb, but continued to lead his men forward. Shortly afterwards the line was again held up by machine guns and once more, single-handed, the sergeant attacked the post, bombing the garrison, putting the guns out of action and capturing the teams

### Robert Johnston VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/robert-johnston/
Rank: Captain; Unit: Imperial Light Horse (Natal); Date of action: 21 October 1899; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 12th February 1901.; Born: Born on 13th August 1872 at Laputa, County Donegal, Ireland.; Died: Died on 25th March 1950 at Kilkenny, Ireland.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 646
Citation digest (Askin): On 21st October 1899 at the Elandslaagte, South Africa, at a most critical moment, when the advance was temporarily checked by extremely severe fire at point-blank range, Captain Johnston and Captain Mullins (reg No. 901) rushed courageously forward under very heavy fire and rallied the men, thus enabling the decisive flanking movement to be carried out

### William Henry Johnston VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-henry-johnston/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 59th Field Company. Royal Engineers; Date of action: 14 September 1914; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 25th November, 1914.; Born: Born on 21st December, 1879 at Leith, Scotland.; Died: Killed in action on 8th June 1915 near Ypres, Belgium.; Memorial: Perth Cemetery, Zillibeke, Belgium; Askin register no.: 647
Citation digest (Askin): On the 14th September, 1914 at Missy, France, Captain Johnston worked with his own hands two rafts on the River Aisne. He returned with a wounded from one side and took back ammunition. He continued to do this under heavy fire all day, thus enabling an advanced Brigade to maintain its position across the river

### William Johnstone VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-johnstone/
Rank: Stoker; Unit: Royal Navy; Date of action: 9 August 1854; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: Gazetted in the twenty-third place. The pistol, the only one between; Born: Born on: 1821(Date unknown) at Hanover, Germany.; Died: Died on: Place and time not known.; Askin register no.: 648
Citation digest (Askin): On 9 August 1854 in the Baltic, Stoker Johnstone and Lieutenant Bythesea (Reg.No 165) from HMS Arrogant, landed on the island of Wardo in order to intercept important despatches from the Czar which were being sent via Wardo to Bomarsund. The two men spent two nights reconnoitring the island and on 12 August when the despatches arrived they ambushed the five Russians carrying them. Two of the carriers dropped their mail-bags and ran, but the other three surrendered and were taken to Arrogant. In this action the officer and stoker were armed with just one pistol

### Alfred Stowell Jones VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/alfred-stowell-jones/
Rank: Lieutenant (later Lieutenant-Colonel); Unit: 9th Lancers. (The Queen's Royal); Date of action: 8 June 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 6th March 1917.; Born: Born on 24th January 1832 at at Liverpool, Lancashire.; Died: Died on 29th May 1920 at Finchhamstead, Berkshire.; Memorial: at Bancourt Cemetery, France. Memorial at Kviberg Cemetery, Sweden; Petersfield Parish Church and the town War Memorial (VC Not inscribed.); Medal held by: in the King's Regiment Collection; Askin register no.: 649
Citation digest (Askin): On 8th June 1857 at Delhi, India, Lieutenant Jones, with his squadron, captured one of the enemy's guns, killing the drivers, and and then, with help from a Lieutenant-Colonel, turned it upon a village occupied by the rebels, and dislodged them. On 3rd September 1916 at Guillemont, France, the platoon to which Sergeant Jones belonged was ordered to a forward position and during the advance came under heavy machine-gun fire, the officer being killed and the platoon suffering a great many casualties. The sergeant led forward of the survivors, occupied the position and held it for two days and two nights, without food or water, until relieved. On the second day he drove back three counter-attacks, inflicting heavy losses. On the 31st May 1916, at the Battle of Jutland, Commander Jones of HMS Shark, led a division of destroyers to attack the enemy Battle Cruiser Squadron. In the course of this attack Shark became disabled by shell-fire and was lying helpless between two enemy fleets. Commander Jones was badly wounded in the leg, but with the help of three surviving seamen he kept the midships gun in action until he was hit by a shell which took of his leg. He continued, however, to give orders to his gun's crew, until Shark she was hit by a torpedo and sank. Commanded Jones was not among the survivors. 20 for a no seasonal masks prey to and from have to endure as untrodden to hold the position recently captured from in and

### David Jones VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/david-jones/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: King's (Liverpool Regiment); Date of action: 3 September 1916; Conflict: First World War

### Henry Jones VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/henry-jones/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 7th Regiment of Foot; Date of action: 7 June 1855; Conflict: Crimean War

### Herbert Jones VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/herbert-jones/
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel; Unit: Parachute Regiment; Date of action: 28 May 1982; Conflict: Falklands War

### Loftus Jones VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/loftus-jones/
Rank: Commander; Unit: HMS Shark; Date of action: 31 May 1916; Conflict: First World War

### Richard Jones VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/richard-jones/
Rank: Temp. Lieutenant; Unit: Loyal North Lancashire Regiment; Date of action: 21 May 1916; Conflict: First World War

### Robert Jones VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/robert-jones/
Rank: Private; Unit: 2nd Battalion 24th Regiment (later South Wales Borderers; Date of action: 22–23 January 1879; Conflict: Anglo-Zulu War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 2nd May 1879; Born: Born on 19th August 1857 at Raglan, Monmouthshire.; Died: Died on 6th September 1898 of gunshot wounds* at Madley, Herefordshire.; Memorial: grave* at St Peter's Church, Peterchurch, Herefordshire; Askin register no.: 656
Citation digest (Askin): On 22nd and 23rd January 1879 at Rorke's Drift, Natal, South Africa, in a ward, of the hospital. facing the hill, Private Robert Jones and Private William Jones (Reg. NO.659) defended the ward to the last, until six out of the seven patients had been removed. The seventh, Sergeant Robert Maxfield of the 2nd Battalion, 24th Regiment, was delirious and although they managed to get him dressed, they could not induce him to move and when they returned to carry him away he was being stabbed to death, by Zulus in his bed

### Robert James Thomas DIGBY- Jones VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/robert-james-thomas-digby-jones/
Rank: Lieutena; Unit: +nt Corps of Royal Engineers; Date of action: 6 January 1900; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 8th August 1902.; Born: Born on: 27th September 1876 at Edinburgh.; Died: Died on: 6thJanuary 1900 at Ladysmith, Natal. South Africa.; Memorial: Not yet Known; Askin register no.: 657
Citation digest (Askin): On 6 January 1900 during the attack on Wagon Hill, (Ladysmith) South Africa, Lieutenant Digby-Jones. and a Trooper of the Imperial Light Horse (see Albrecht Reg. No.15) led the force which re-occupied the top of the hill at a critical moment, just as the three foremost attacking Boers reached it. The leader was shot by the lieutenant and the two others by the Trooper

### Thomas Alfred Jones VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/thomas-alfred-jones/
Rank: Private; Unit: 1st Battalion. The Cheshire Regiment; Date of action: 25 September 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th October, 1916.; Born: Born on 25th December 1880 at Runcorn, Cheshire.; Died: Died on 30th January 1956 at Runcorn, Cheshire.; Memorial: grave at Runcorn cemetery, and in Chester Cathedral; Askin register no.: 658
Citation digest (Askin): On 25 September 1916 at Morval, France, Private Jones was with his company covering in the advance in front of a village, when he noticed an enemy sniper 200 yards away. He went out and, although one bullet went through his his helmet and another through his coat, he returned sniper's fire and killed him. He then saw two more Germans firing on him although they were displaying a white flag. Both these he shot. On reaching the enemy trench he found several occupied dug-outs and single-handed disarmed 102 of the enemy, including three or four officers, and took them prisoner

### William Jones VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-jones/
Rank: Private; Unit: 2nd Battalion 24th Regiment (later South wales Borderers) VC London Gazetted on 2nd May 1879; Date of action: 22–23 January 1879; Conflict: Anglo-Zulu War; Born: Born on: Date ? 1840 at Evesham, Worcestershire.; Died: Died on: 15th April 1913 at Ardwick, Lancashire.; Memorial: Philip's Park Cemetery, Manchester; Askin register no.: 659
Citation digest (Askin): On 22nd and 23rd January 1879 at Rorke's Drift, Natal, South Africa, Private William Jones and another man (See R. Jones Reg. No.656) defended one of the wards of the hospital to the last, until six out of the seven patients had been removed. The seventh was delirious and although they managed to dress him, they could not induce him to move and when they returned to carry him away he was being stabbed to death in his bed

### Eustace Jotham VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/eustace-jotham/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 51st Sikhs. Indian Army; Date of action: 7 January 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th July, 1915.; Born: Born on the 28th November, 1883 at Kidderminster, Worcestershire.; Died: Killed in action 7th January 1917 at Spina Khaisora, India.; Memorial: on the Delhi Memorial, India, at the Garrison Church Whittington Barracks, Lichfield, Staffs., and at St Luke's Church, Chelsea, London; Askin register no.: 660
Citation digest (Askin): On the 7th January 1915 at Spina Khaisora in the Tochi Valley, India, during operations against the Khostwal tribesmen, Captain Jotham, who was commanding a party consisting of about a dozen of the North Waziristan Militia, was attacked in a nullah* and almost surrounded by an overwhelming force of some 1500 tribesmen. Captain Jotham gave the order to retire and could have escaped himself, but sacrificed his life in trying to rescue one of his own men who had lost a horse

### William Donovan Joynt VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-donovan-joynt/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 8th Battalion (Victoria). Australian Imperial Force; Date of action: 23 August 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 27th November, 1918.; Born: Born on 19th March 1889 at Elsternwick, Melbourne, Australia.; Died: Died on 5th May 1986 at Melbourne, Australia.; Memorial: on Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia; Askin register no.: 661
Citation digest (Askin): On 23rd August, 1918 and Herleville Wood, near Chuignes, Peronne, Lieutenant Joynt took charge when his company Commander had been killed. When the leading Battalion had been demoralised by heavy casualties, he rushed forward and reorganised the remnants of the Battalion. Having discovered that heavy fire on the flanks was causing delay and casualties, he led a frontal bayonet attack on the wood, thus saving a critical situation. Later at Plateau Wood, after severe hand to hand fighting, he turned a stubborn defence into an abject surrender. He was later badly wounded by shell

### Reginald Stanley Judson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/reginald-stanley-judson/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 1st Battalion. Auckland Light Infantry. New Zealand Expeditionary Force; Date of action: 26 August 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 30th October 1918.; Born: Born on the 29th September, 1881 at Wharehine, New Zealand.; Died: Died on the 26th August, 1972 at Auckland, New Zealand.; Memorial: the Headquarters of the Dunedin RSA, New Zealand; Askin register no.: 662
Citation digest (Askin): On 26th August 1918 south of Bapaume, France, during an attack, Sergeant Judson led a small bombing party under heavy fire and captured an enemy machine gun. He then proceeded up the sap* alone, bombing three machine gun crews. Jumping out of the trench he then ran ahead of the enemy and, standing on a Parapet, ordered a group of two officers and 10 men to surrender. They immediately opened fire and he threw a bomb and jumped amongst them, killing two and putting the rest to flight, and so captured two machine-guns

### Joseph Kaeble VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/joseph-kaeble/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 22nd Battalion. Quebec Regiment (French-Canadian) Canadian Expeditionary Force; Date of action: 8 June 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 16th September 1918.; Born: Born on 5th May 1893 at St. Moise, Quebec, Canada.; Died: Killed in action 9th June 1918 at Neuville-Vitesse, France.; Memorial: Wanquetin Communal Cemetery Extension, France; Askin register no.: 663
Citation digest (Askin): On 8th/9th June 1918 at Neuville-Vitesse, France, Corporal Kaeble was in charge of a Lewis gun section during a strong enemy attack, when all of his section but one became casualties. As soon as the barrage lifted and about 50 of the enemy advanced, Corporal Kaeble jumped over the parapet with his Lewis gun, emptying several magazines into the advancing enemy. Although hit several times, he continued to fire blocking the enemy advance, until he fell mortally wounded. Even while lying on his back in the trench, he fired his last cartridge over the parapet at the retreating enemy

### Kamal Ram VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/kamal-ram/
Rank: Sepoy; Unit: 8th Punjab Regiment. Indian Army; Date of action: 12 May 1944; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 27th July, 1944.; Born: Born on 18th December, 1924 at Bholunpura, a village in the Karauli; Died: Died in 1982 (Place and date of death unknown.); Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 664
Citation digest (Askin): On 12th May 1944 at the River Gari, Italy, the advance of the company was held up by heavy machine-gun fire coming from four posts on the front and flanks. The capture of the position was essential and Sepoy Kamal RAM volunteered to get to the rear of the right post and silence it. He attacked the first two posts single-handed, killing or taking prisoner the occupants and together with a Havildar** he then went on and completed the destruction of a third. His outstanding bravery unquestionably saved a difficult situation at a critical period in the battle

### Karamjeet Singh Judge VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/karamjeet-singh-judge/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 4th Battalion. 58 Punjab Regiment. Indian Army; Date of action: 18 March 1945; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 3rd July, 1945.; Born: Born on 25th May 1923 at Kapurthala, India.; Died: Killed in action on 18th March, 1945, near Meiktila, Burma.; Askin register no.: 665
Citation digest (Askin): On the 18th March, 1945 near Meiktila, Burma, Lieutenant Karamjeet Singh Judge, a platoon commander of the company ordered to capture a cotton mill, dominated the battlefield by his numerous acts of gallantry. After eliminating 10 enemy bunkers he directed one tank to within 20 yards of another and asked its commander to cease fire whilst he went in to mop up. It was whilst doing this that he was mortally wounded

### Karanbahadur Rana VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/karanbahadur-rana/
Rank: Rifleman; Unit: 2nd/3rd Battalions Queen Alexandra's Own, Gurkha Rifles, Indian Army; Date of action: 10 April 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 21st June 1918.; Born: Born on 20th December 1898 at Mangalthan, Litung, in the Bahlung; Died: Died on 6th August 1973 at Litung, in the Bahlung District of; Memorial: not yet recorded; Askin register no.: 666
Citation digest (Askin): On 10 April 1918 at El Kefr, Egypt, during an attack, Rifleman Karabahadur Rana and a few other men crept forward with a Lewis gun under intense fire to engage an enemy machine-gun. No 1 of the Lewis gun team opened fire but was shot almost immediately, whereupon the rifleman pushed the dead man off the gun, opened fire, knocked out the enemy gun crew and then silenced the fire of the enemy bombers and riflemen in front of him. During the remainder of the day he did magnificent work and finally assisted with covering fire in the withdrawal, until the were close on him

### Thomas Henry Kavanagh VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/thomas-henry-kavanagh/
Rank: Mr; Unit: Bengal Civil Service; Date of action: 9 November 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 6th July, 1859.; Born: Born on 15th July, 1821 at Mullingar, County West Meath, Ireland.; Died: Died on 11th November 1882 on Gibraltar.; Memorial: at North Front Cemetery, Gibraltar; Askin register no.: 667
Citation digest (Askin): On 9th November, 1857 at Lucknow, India, Mr Kavanagh volunteered to go, in disguise,through the city, to the camp of the relieving force outside, so that he could guide them to do beleaguered garrison in the Residency. This mission was performed against overwhelming odds and was successful. The garrison was relieved

### Richard Harte Keatinge VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/richard-harte-keatinge/
Rank: Major; Unit: Bombay Artillery. Indian Army; Date of action: 17 March 1858; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 25th February, 1862.; Born: Born on 17th June 1825 at Dublin, Ireland.; Died: Died on 25th May 1904 at Horsham, Sussex.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 668
Citation digest (Askin): On 17th March 1858 during the assault of Chundairee, India, Major Keatinge voluntarily led the column through the breach which was being protected by heavy crossfire. He was amongst the first to enter a and was severely wounded. The column was saved from serious loss which would probably have resulted, but for the major's knowledge of the area. Having cleared the breach, he led the column into the fort where he was wounded again

### Daniel Alan Keighran VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/daniel-alan-keighran/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: D Company, 6th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (6 RAR), Mentoring Task Force 1; Date of action: 24 August 2010; Place of action: Battle of Derapet, Tangi Valley, Oruzgan Province, Afghanistan; Conflict: War in Afghanistan (Operation Slipper); Gazette: Gazetted 1 November 2012; Born: Born 18 June 1983 at Nambour, Queensland, Australia; Medal held by: Was on loan to the Australian War Memorial Hall of Valour. Keighran decided in 2024 to sell his medal group; it was offered by Noble Numismatics, Sydney, on 26 November 2024 (estimate A$1.25m) and was passed in unsold. Current custody not confirmed.
Summary: On 24 August 2010 Keighran's company was in a three-hour firefight with an insurgent force near Derapet. To locate enemy firing positions and direct his comrades' fire, he repeatedly ran along an exposed ridgeline under heavy machine-gun fire, each time drawing fire onto himself. When Lance Corporal Jared MacKinney was mortally wounded, Keighran again deliberately exposed himself to pull fire away from the team treating and evacuating him. His actions let the force regain fire superiority and withdraw without further casualties.

### Joseph Kellaway VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/joseph-kellaway/
Rank: Boatswain; Unit: 3rd-class .Royal Navy; Date of action: 31 August 1855; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February, 1857.; Born: Born on 1st September 1824 at Kingston, Dorset.; Died: Died on 2nd October 1880 at Chatham in Kent.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 669
Citation digest (Askin): On 31st August, 1855 in the Sea of Azov, Crimea, Boatswain Kellaway of HMS Wrangler, along with the Mate and three Seamen, were put ashore to burn enemy boats, fishing stations and haystacks on the opposite side of a small lake. They had almost reached the spot when they were ambushed by 50 Russians. One seaman fell into their hands, but Mr Kellaway and the other two Seamen had escaped when the Mate accidentally fell. Mr Kellaway immediately went back to his aid, but they were soon surrounded by the enemy. In spite of the gallant resistance by Mr Kellaway they were tak.en prisoner

### Richard Kelliher VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/richard-kelliher/
Rank: Private; Unit: 2nd/ 5th Battalion. (Queensland). Australian Military Forces; Date of action: 13 September 1943; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 30th December 1943.; Born: Born 1st September 1910 at Ballybeggan, Tralee, County Kerry,; Died: Died on 28th January 1963 at Melbourne, Australia.; Memorial: at Springvale Lawn Cemetery, Melbourne and on the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia; Medal held by: the Australian War Memorial, Canberra,; Askin register no.: 670
Citation digest (Askin): On 13th September, 1943 in New Guinea, the platoon to which Private Kelliher was attached came under very heavy fire from a concealed machine gun. It prevented the platoon's advance and caused many severe casualties. On his own initiative, Private Kelliher, suddenly dashed towards the post and hurled two grenades at it, killing some, but not all, of the enemy. He returned to his section, seized a Bren gun then dashed back to the enemy post and silenced it. Asking and recieving permission, he then went out again to rescue his wounded section leader, which he accomplished successfully under heavy fire from another enemy position

### Robert Kells VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/robert-kells/
Rank: Lance-Corporal; Unit: 9th Lancers; Date of action: 28 September 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 24th December, 1858.; Born: Born on 7th April, 1832 at Meerut, India.; Died: Died on 14th April 1905 in London.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 671
Citation digest (Askin): On 28th September, 1857 at Bolandshahr, India, when his commanding officer was lying in a street with his collarbone broken and his horse disabled, Lance-Corporal Kells defended him against a number of the enemy and stay with him until the danger was over

### Henry Kelly VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/henry-kelly/
Rank: Temporary Lieutenant (later Major); Unit: 10th Battalion Duke of Wellington's Regiment. (West Riding); Date of action: 4 October 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 25th October 1916; Born: Born on 10th July 1887 at Moston, Manchester, Lancashire.; Died: Died on 18th January 1960 at Prestwich, Lancashire.; Askin register no.: 672
Citation digest (Askin): On 4 October 1916 at Le Sars, France, Second Lieutenant Kelly twice rallied his company under the heaviest fire and eventually led the only three available men of h9is company into the enemy's trench, remaining there bombing, until two of his men became casualties and enemy replacements arrived from the rear. He then carried his wounded company sergeant-major back to our trenches, a distance of 70 yards, and subsequently brought in more wounded

### William Keneally VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-keneally/
Rank: Private (later Sergeant); Unit: 1st Battalion The Lancashire Fusiliers; Date of action: 25 April 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th August 1915.; Born: Born on: 26th December 1886 at Wexford, Ireland.; Died: Died on: 29th June 1915 at Gallipoli; Memorial: Lancashire Landing Cemetery, Gallipoli; Askin register no.: 674
Citation digest (Askin): On the 25th April 1915 west of Cape Helles, Gallipoli, three companies and the Headquarters of the 1st Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers, when landing on West Beach, were met by very deadly fire from hidden machine-guns which caused a large number of casualties. The survivors however, rushed up and cut the wire entanglements not withstanding the terrific fire from the enemy and after overcoming supreme difficulties the cliffs were gained and the position maintained. (Private Keneally was one of the six members of the Regiment elected for the award. The other five* were BROMLEY. C; GRIMSHAW J.E.; RICHARDS A.J; STUBBS, F.E; and WILLIS, R.R). * SEE INDIVIDUAL CITATIONS

### Edward Kenna VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/edward-kenna/
Rank: Private; Unit: 2nd/4th Battalion. (New South Wales). Australian Military Forces; Date of action: 15 May 1945; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 6th September, 1945.; Born: Born on 6th July, 1919 at Hamilton, Victoria, Australia.; Memorial: on Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia; Askin register no.: 675
Citation digest (Askin): On 15th May 1945 near Wewak, New Guinea, when fire from a Japanese bunker held up the company's advance, Private Kenna stood up in full view of the enemy, who were less than 50 yards away, engaged the enemy bunker, firing his Bren gun from the hip. Retaliating, the enemy fired back, the bullets actually passed between Private Kenna's body and arms. Undeterred, still completely exposed, he went on firing until his magazine was empty, then continuing with a rifle. As a result of his gallant action the bunker was taken without further loss

### Paul Aloysius Kenna VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/paul-aloysius-kenna/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 21st Lancers; Date of action: 2 September 1898; Conflict: Sudan Campaign; Gazette: London Gazetted on 15th November, 1898.; Born: Born on 2nd February, 1862 at Everton, Liverpool.; Died: Died of wounds on 30th August 1915 at Suvla, Gallipoli.; Memorial: at Lala Baba Cemetery, Suvla Bay, Gallipoli; Askin register no.: 676
Citation digest (Askin): On 2nd September, 1898 at the Battle of Khartoum in the Sudan, when a major of the 21st Lancers was in danger, as his horse had been shot in the charge, Captain Kenna took the major up on his own horse, to a place of safety. Captain Kenna returned, after the charge, to help Lieutenant R.H,L.J. DE Montmorency (reg No. 321)., who was trying to recover the body of an officer who had been killed

### John Patrick Kenneally VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-patrick-kenneally/
Rank: Lance-Corporal; Unit: Irish Guards; Date of action: 28 April 1943; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 17th August, 1943.; Born: Born on 15th March 1921 at Birmingham.; Memorial: not known; Medal held by: the Guards Regimental HQ; Askin register no.: 677
Citation digest (Askin): On 28th April 1943 at Dj Arada in Tunisia, Lance-Corporal Kenneally charged alone down a bare forward slope straight into the main body of the enemy who were about to make an attack, firing his Bren gun from the hip. The enemy were so surprised that they broke up in disarray. The Lance-Corporal carried out a similar action on 30th April when, accompanied by a sergeant of the Reconnaissance Corps, he charged the enemy forming up for an assault and inflicted many casualties. After he was wounded he still refused to give up. Using a comrade as a support on one side, he hopped from one firing position to another carrying his gun in one hand

### Charles Thomas Kennedy VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/charles-thomas-kennedy/
Rank: Private; Unit: 2nd Battalion. Highland Light Infantry; Date of action: 22 November 1900; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 18th October, 1901.; Born: Born on 6th January 1876 at Westport, Edinburgh, Scotland.; Died: Died on 24th April 1907 at Edinburgh.; Memorial: at Merchiston Cemetery, Edinburgh; Askin register no.: 678
Citation digest (Askin): On 22nd November, 1902 at Dewetsdorp, South Africa, Private Kennedy carried a wounded comrade who was bleeding to death, from Gibraltar Hill to a hospital, a distance of three quarters of a mile, under very heavy fire. The following day, he volunteered to carry a message to the Commandant across a piece of country, over which it was almost certain death to venture. He was severely wounded before he had gone 20 yards, thus enabling him incapable of delivering the message

### Henry Edward Kenny VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/henry-edward-kenny/
Rank: Private; Unit: 1st Battalion Loyal North Lancashire Regiment; Date of action: 25 September 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 30th March, 1916.; Born: Born on 27th July 1888 at Hackney, London.; Died: Died on 6th May, 1979 net Chertsey, Surrey.; Memorial: at St John's Cemetery, Woking, Surrey; Askin register no.: 680
Citation digest (Askin): On the 25th September, 1915, near Loos, France, Private Kenny went out on six different occasions, under extremely heavy shell, rifle and machine gun fire. Each time he carried back, to a place of safety, a wounded man who had been lying in the open. Whilst handing the last wounded soldier over the parapet, he himself was wounded

### James Kenny VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-kenny/
Rank: Private; Unit: 53rd Regiment; Date of action: 16 November 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th December, 1858.; Born: Born in 1826 (?); Died: Died on 3rd October, 1862 at Mooltan, India.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 681
Citation digest (Askin): On 16th November, 1857 at Lucknow, India, Private Kenny showed conspicuous bravery at the assault on the Secundra Bagh, when in spite of most heavy crossfire he volunteered to bring up fresh ammunition to his company

### Thomas Kenny VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/thomas-kenny/
Rank: Private; Unit: 13th Battalion. Durham Light Infantry; Date of action: 4 November 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 7th December, 1915.; Born: Born on 4th April 1882 at South Wingate, County Durham.; Died: Died on 29th November, 1958 at Durham.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 682
Citation digest (Askin): On 4th November 1915 near La Houssoie, France, in thick mist, an officer in charge of a Patrol was shot through both thighs. Private Kenny, although repeatedly fired on by the enemy, crawled about for more than an hour with the wounded officer on his back, as he sought his way through the fog to our trenches. Although told several times to leave the officer, he refused, until at last, utterly exhausted, he left him in a comparatively safe ditch and then went for help. He then guided a rescue party to the wounded officer, who was brought to a place of safety

### Thomas James Bede Kenny VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/thomas-james-bede-kenny/
Rank: Privates Second; Unit: Battalion (New South Wales) Australian Imperial Force; Date of action: 9 April 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 8th June, 1917.; Born: Born on 29th September, 1896 at Paddington, Sydney, New South; Died: Died on 15th April, 1953 at Sydney, Australia.; Memorial: at Eastern Suburbs Cemetery, Sydney and on the Australian War Memorial, Canberra; Medal held by: the Australian War Memorial, Canberra,; Askin register no.: 683
Citation digest (Askin): On 9th April 1917 at Hermies, France, when his platoon was held up by an enemy strong point, and severe casualties prevented progress, Private Kenny, under very heavy fire and at close range, dashed forward alone towards the enemy's position. He killed one man who tried to bar his way and then bombed the position. Private Kenny captured the gun crew, all of whom he had earlier wounded, killed an officer and seized the gun

### William Kenny VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-kenny/
Rank: Drummer; Unit: 2nd Battalion. Gordon Highlanders; Date of action: 23 October 1914; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 18th February, 1915.; Born: Born on 24th August, 1880 at Malta.; Died: Died on 10th January 1936 at London.; Memorial: at Brookwood Cemetery, Woking, Surrey; Askin register no.: 684
Citation digest (Askin): On 23rd October 1914 near Ypres, Belgium, Drummer Kenny rescued wounded men on five occasions under very heavy fire. Twice previously he had saved machine guns by carrying them out of action, and on numerous occasions he conveyed urgent messages under very dangerous circumstances over fire-swept ground

### William David Kenny VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-david-kenny/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 4th/39th Garhwal Rifles. Indian Army; Date of action: 2 January 1920; Conflict: Waziristan Campaign; Gazette: London Gazetted on 9th September 1920.; Born: Born on 1st February, 1899 at Saintfield, County Down, Ireland.; Died: Killed in action on 2nd January 1920 at Kot Kai on the North West; Askin register no.: 685
Citation digest (Askin): At Kot Kai, on the North West Frontier of India, on 2nd January 1920, Lieutenant Kenny was in command of a company who were holding an advanced covering position which was being repeatedly attacked by the Mahsuds in far superior numbers. For more than four hours Lieutenant Kenny maintained the position repulsing three determined attacks. He was foremost in the hand to hand fighting that took place. In the subsequent withdrawal, realising that a diversion would be necessary in order to remove some of the wounded men, he turned back with a handful of men, counter-attacking the pursuing enemy. Lieutenant Kenny, with the rest of his men, was killed fighting to the last

### Allan Ebenezer Ker VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/allan-ebenezer-ker/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 3rd Battalion. Gordon Highlanders attached to 61st Battalion, Machine Gun Corps; Date of action: 21 March 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 4th September, 1919.; Born: Born on 5th March, 1883 at Edinburgh, Scotland.; Died: Died on 12th September 1958 at London.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 686
Citation digest (Askin): On 21st March, 1918 at St Quentin, France, when the enemy had penetrated the line, Lieutenant Ker, with one Vicker's gun, succeeded in holding up the attack, inflicting many enemy casualties. He stayed at the post with a sergeant and several men who had been badly wounded, beating off bayonet attacks with revolvers after the Vickers gun had been destroyed. Although exhausted from lack of food and gas poisoning, from fighting and looking after the wounded, Lieutenant Ker surrendered only after all his ammunition was gone and they were overrun by the enemy. He and his men had held 500 enemy at bay for over three hours

### George Fraser Kerr VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/george-fraser-kerr/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 3rd Battalion. 1st Central Ontario Regiment *. Canadian Expeditionary Force; Date of action: 27 September 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 6th January, 1919.; Born: Born on 8th June 1894 at Deseronto, Ontario, Canada.; Died: Died on 8th December 1929 at Toronto, Canada.; Memorial: at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto; Askin register no.: 687
Citation digest (Askin): On 27th September 1918 at Bourlon Wood, France, Lieutenant Kerr acted with conspicuous bravery and leadership during operations, giving timely support by outflanking a machine-gun which was impeding the advance. Later, when the advance was held up again by a strong point and being well in advance of his company, he rushed the enemy strong point single-handed and captured four machine-guns and 31 prisoners

### John Chipman Kerr VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-chipman-kerr/
Rank: Private; Unit: 49th Battalion. Alberta Regiment, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Date of action: 16 September 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th October, 1916.; Born: Born on 11th January 1887 at Fox River, Cumberland County, Nova; Died: Died on 19th February, 1963 at Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 688
Citation digest (Askin): During a bombing attack on the 16th September 1916 at Courcelette, France, Private Kerr, acting as a bayonet man, noticed that they were running short of bombs. He ran along the parados under heavy fire until he was close to the enemy. He opened fire at point blank range inflicting heavy losses. Assuming that they were surrounded, 62 of the enemy surrendered as well as 250 yards of the enemy trench being captured. Earlier in the action, Private Kerr's fingers had been blown off, but didn't stop to have his wounds dressed until he and two others had escorted the prisoners back, still under heavy fire, before reporting for duty

### William Alexander Kerr VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-alexander-kerr/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 24th Bombay Native Infantry; Date of action: 10 July 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th April, 1858.; Born: Born on 18th July, 1831 at Melrose, Roxburghshire, Scotland.; Died: Died on 19th May 1919 at Folkestone, Kent.; Memorial: at Cheriton Road Cemetery, Folkestone, Kent; Askin register no.: 689
Citation digest (Askin): On 10th July 1857 at Kolapore, India, Lieutenant Kerr, along with a small party, went to attack the position taken up by mutineers in the stronghold near the town. The attacking party had no guns and the enemy kept up a ceaseless fire. Lieutenant Kerr made a dash at one of the gateways with a some dismounted men and forced an entrance. The attack was a success, the defenders being either killed, wounded or captured

### Geoffrey Charles Tasker Keyes VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/geoffrey-charles-tasker-keyes/
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel; Unit: Royal Scots Grays, (2nd Dragoons), Royal Armoured Corps; Date of action: 17–18 November 1941; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 19th June 1942.; Born: Born on 18th May 1917 at Aberdour, Fifeshire, Scotland.; Died: Killed in action on 18th November, 1941 at Beda Littoria, Libya.; Memorial: at Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery, Benghazi, Libya and at St James' Cemetery, Dover, Kent; Askin register no.: 690
Citation digest (Askin): On 17th/18th November, 1941 at Beda Littoria, Libya, Lieutenant Colonel Keyes commanding a detachment* of a force which had landed 250 miles behind enemy lines, led his men, without guides, in dangerous and precipitous country to attack a house which was believed to be General Rommel's headquarters. When they reach their objective, Colonel Keyes took one officer and one NCO with him and, having evaded the guards and dealt with the sentry, dashing into the first room they came to, killed all the occupants. Rushing into the second room, the occupants were the first to open fire and Colonel Keyes was mortally wounded. 17 other ranks of Scottish Commando

### Leonard Keysor* VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/leonard-keysor/
Rank: Private; Unit: 1st Battalion. (New South Wales). Australian Imperial Force; Date of action: 7 August 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 12th October 1951.; Born: Born on 3rd November 1885 at Maida Vale, London..; Died: Died on 12th October 1951 at London.; Memorial: on Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia; Medal held by: the Australian War Memorial, Canberra,; Askin register no.: 691
Citation digest (Askin): On 7th August 1915 at Lone Pine, Gallipoli, Private Keysor was in a trench which was being heavily attacked by enemy bombers. Picking up two live enemy bombs, threw them back at great risk to himself. He continued throwing bombs until wounded. On 8th August in the the same place, he successfully bombed the enemy out of a position where they had gained temporary mastery over his own trench. He was again wounded but refused to go into hospital. He volunteered to throw bombs for another company which had lost its bomb throwers, continuing the bombing until the situation was relieved

### Leonard James Keyworth VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/leonard-james-keyworth/
Rank: Lance-Corporal; Unit: 24th Battalion * London Regiment; Date of action: 25–26 May 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 3rd July, 1915.; Born: Born on 12th August, 1893 at Lincoln.; Died: Died on 19th October 1915-at Abbeville, France. (killed in action).; Memorial: Abbeville Communal Cemetery, France; Askin register no.: 692
Citation digest (Askin): On 25th/26 May it 1915 at Givenchy, France Tarmac after a successful attack on the German position, by the battalion, was launched, during the course of which 58 out of a total of 75 men became casualties. During this extremely fierce encounter Lance-Corporal Keyworth stood fully exposed in the face of the enemy for two hours. He stood on top of their Parapet throwing around 150 bombs amongst the Germans who were only a short distance away

### Khudadad Khan VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/khudadad-khan/
Rank: Sepoy; Unit: 129th Duke of Connaught's Own Baluchis. Indian Army; Date of action: 31 October 1914; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 7th December, 1914.; Born: Born on 26th October, 1888 at Dabb, Chakwal, in the Jhelum District; Died: Died on 8th March 1971 in Pakistan.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 693
Citation digest (Askin): On 31st October 1914 at Hollebeke, Belgium, Sepoy Khudadad Khan was in the Machine-Gun section of his battalion, operating one of the two guns. The British officer in charge of the detachment was wounded and the other gun was put out of action by a shell. Sepoy Khudadad Khan continued working his gun although he himself was wounded, after all the other five members of the detachment had been killed. Left for dead by the enemy, he was able to crawl carefully back and rejoin his unit later

### William Henry Kibby VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-henry-kibby/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 2nd/48th Battalion. * Australian Military Forces; Date of action: 23–31 October 1942; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 28th January, 1943.; Born: Born on 15th April, 1903 at Winlaton, County Durham.; Died: Killed in action at Mateiriya Ridge, Libya.; Memorial: at El Alamein War Cemetery, Egypt and on the Australian War Memorial, Canberra; Medal held by: the Australian War Memorial, Canberra,; Askin register no.: 694
Citation digest (Askin): In the initial attack at Miteiriya Ridge, in the Western Desert between the 23rd/31st October, 1942, Sergeant Kibby greatly distinguished himself by leading the platoon after its commander had been killed. On 23rd October he silenced an enemy machine gun, killing three, and capturing 12 of the enemy. During the following days he directed fire and cheered his men on. He went out to repair the Platoon line communications on several occasions under intense enemy fire. On 30th/31st October in order to achieve the company's objective he went forward alone and threw grenades in order to destroy the enemy, who were only a few yards away. Just as success appeared imminent, he was killed in action

### Arthur Forbes Gordon Kilby VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/arthur-forbes-gordon-kilby/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 2nd Battalion. South Staffordshire Regiment; Date of action: 25 September 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 30th March 1916.; Born: Born on 3rd February, 1885 at Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.; Memorial: Arras Road Cemetery, France, at York Minster and at the Garrison Church, Whittington Barracks, Lichfield, Staffs; Askin register no.: 695
Citation digest (Askin): On 21st September, 1915 near Cuinchy, France, Captain Kilby, at his own request, was selected to lead his company in an attack on a strong enemy Redoubt. Headed by the captain, who was already wounded, they charged along the narrow towpath, under devastating machine-gun fire and a hail of bombs, right up to the enemy wire. He was shot down and his foot blown off but he continued to cheer his men on and use his rifle. He was missing after this action and presumed killed

### Bruce Steel Kingsbury VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/bruce-steel-kingsbury/
Rank: Private; Unit: 2nd/14th Battalion * Australian Military Forces; Date of action: 29 August 1942; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 9th February, 1943.; Born: Born on 8th January 1918 at Armadale, Melbourne, Australia.; Died: Killed in action on 29th August, 1942 in New Guinea.; Memorial: grave in Port Moresby War Cemetery, New Guinea and on the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia; Medal held by: the Australian War Memorial, Canberra,; Askin register no.: 696
Citation digest (Askin): On 29th August 1942 in Isurava, New Guinea, when the enemy had managed to break through the battalions right flank, seriously threatening the rest of the Battalion and its Headquarters. Private Kingsbury volunteered to join a platoon that had been ordered to counter-attack. Rushing forward, firing a Bren gun from the hip, he succeeded in clearing a path through the enemy, inflicting an extremely large number of casualties. He was seen to fall, being shot by a sniper. This show of superb courage made it possible to recapture the position thus saving the Battalion HQ

### Cecil John Kinross VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/cecil-john-kinross/
Rank: Private; Unit: 49th Battalion. Alberta Regiment, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Date of action: 30 October 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 11th January 1918.; Born: Born on 13th July, 1897 at Hillhead, Clackmannan, Scotland; Died: Died on 21st June 1957 at Loughead, Alberta, Canada.; Memorial: not known:; Askin register no.: 697
Citation digest (Askin): On third in October 1917 at Passchendaele, Belgian, shortly after an attack was launched, Private Kinross' company came under very heavy fire, any chance of further advance being held up by an enemy machine-gun. Private Kinross carefully surveying the situation, removed all of his equipment except for his rifle and bandolier and then advanced alone over open ground in broad daylight. He charged the machine-gun killing the crew of six, seizing and destroying the gun. His superb example and courage allowed an extremely important position to be established

### Frank Howard Kirby VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/frank-howard-kirby/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: Royal Engineers; Date of action: 2 June 1900; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 5th October 1900.; Born: Born on 12th November 1871 at Thame, Oxfordshire.; Died: Died on 8th July 1956 at Sidcup, Kent.; Memorial: Chatham Garrison Church, Kent; Askin register no.: 698
Citation digest (Askin): On 2nd June, 1900, near Delagoa Bay Railway, South Africa during the retirement of a small party being hotly pressed by superior numbers of the enemy, Corporal Kirby rode back to aid a man whose horse had been shot and was running after his comrades. By the time he reached the man they were under very heavy fire at close range. Corporal Kirby managed to get the man up on his horse and rode clear of the firing over the next rise there was held by our rearguard. Corporal Kirby had shown great gallantry in the face of the enemy for the third time

### James Kirk VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-kirk/
Rank: Second Lieutenant; Unit: 10th Battalion. (attachd 2nd Battalion) Manchester Regiment; Date of action: 4 November 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 6th January, 1919.; Born: Born on 27th January, 1897 at 'Willow Bank' Adswood, Cheadle Hulme,; Died: Killed in action on 4th November 1918 at Ors, France.; Memorial: Ors Communal Cemetery, France; Askin register no.: 699
Citation digest (Askin): On 4th November 1918 the Battalion was attempting to bridge the Oise Canal, north of Ors, France. To cover this activity, Second Lieutenant Kirk took a Lewis gun, and went, under intense fire, paddling, on a raft, across the canal. At a range of only 10 yards, he expended all his ammunition. More ammunition was paddled across to him and he continued to maintain covering fire, for the bridging party, from a most exposed position. He maintained this post until he was killed

### John Kirk VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-kirk/
Rank: Private; Unit: 10th Regiment; Date of action: 4 June 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 20th January, 1860.; Born: Born in July 1827 at Liverpool, Lancashire.; Died: Died on 30th August, 1865 at Liverpool, Lancashire.; Memorial: at Anfield Cemetery, Liverpool; Askin register no.: 700
Citation digest (Askin): For daring gallantry shown at Benares, India, Private Kirk, on 4th June 1857, volunteered along with Sergeant-Major P. Gill (reg No. 451) and Sergeant-Major M.Rosamund (reg No. 1082 ) to rescue the Pension Paymaster, Captain Brown and his family, who were surrounded by rebels in the compound of their bungalow. He succeeded, at the risk of his own life, in helping to rescue them

### Alfred Joseph Knight VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/alfred-joseph-knight/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 2nd/8th Battalion *. London Regiment; Date of action: 20 September 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 8th November, 1917.; Born: Born on 24th August 1888 at Ladywood, Birmingham.; Died: Died on 4th December, 1960 at Birmingham.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 701
Citation digest (Askin): On 20th September 1917 at Alberta Section, Ypres, Belgium, when his platoon came under very heavy fire from an enemy machine gun, Sergeant Knight rushed through our own barrage and captured it single-handed. Without regard for personal safety he performed many other acts of conspicuous bravery single-handed, all the time under heavy machine-gun and rifle fire. The platoon officers of the company had become casualties before they had even reached the first objective. Sergeant Knight took command, not only in the men of his own platoon, but of the platoons without officers. His energy in consolidating and reorganising was unflagging

### Arthur George Knight VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/arthur-george-knight/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 10th Battalion. Alberta Regiment. Canadian Expeditionary Force; Date of action: 2 September 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 15th November, 1918.; Born: Born on 26th June, 1886 at Haywards Heath, Sussex.; Died: Died of wounds on 3rd September, 1918 at Villers-les-Cagnicourt,; Memorial: at Dominion Cemetery, France; Askin register no.: 702
Citation digest (Askin): On 2nd September, 1918 at Villers-les-Cagnicourt, France, after an unsuccessful attack, the bombing section which she was leading was held up by the enemy. Sergeant Knight went forward alone, bayoneted several machine-gunners and trench mortar crews which caused the remainder to retire. He brought forward a Lewis gun and directed the fire on the retreating enemy. Whilst his platoon went off in pursuit, he saw about 30 of the enemy going into a tunnel leading off the trench. Again, alone, he went forward, killing one officer and two NCOs and taking 20 twenty. Following this, yet again single-handed, he routed another hostile party. On each occasion he displayed the greatest Valour under extreme conditions of fire. His example of courage of the gallantry and initiative was an inspiration to all. A short while later he was fatally wounded

### Henry James Knight VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/henry-james-knight/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 1st Battalion. King's (Liverpool) Regiment (No 1 Coy; Date of action: 21 August 1900; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 4th January, 1901.; Born: Born on 5th November, 1878 at Yeovil, Somerset.; Died: Died on 24th November, 1955 at Anderson, near Blandford, Dorset.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 703
Citation digest (Askin): On 21st August 1900 near Van Wyk's Vlei, South Africa, Corporal Knight and four men were attacked by the enemy whilst, posted in some rocks, covering the right rear of the detachment of their company.under Captain Ewart. Corporal Knight held his ground, ordered his men to retire, one by one, to seek better cover. He maintained his position for nearly an hour covering the withdrawal of a part of Captain Ewart's force, during which time he lost two of his four men. When he retired he took with him two wounded men. He left one of them in a place of safety whilst he carried the other for almost two miles. They were under continuous enemy fire at all times

### George Arthur Knowlands VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/george-arthur-knowlands/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: The Royal Norfolk Regiment. attchd No 1 Commando Unit; Date of action: 31 January 1945; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 12th April 1945; Born: Born on: 16th August 1922 at Catford in Kent.; Died: Killed in action on: 31st January 1945 at Kangaw, Burma.; Memorial: grave in Taukkyan War Cemetery in Burma; Askin register no.: 704
Citation digest (Askin): On 31 January 1945 at Kangaw, Burma, Lieutenant Knowland wazs in command of a forward platoon of a troop which was being heavily attacked; some 300 of the enemy concentrating on his 24 men. When all the crew of one of his Bren-Guns had been wounded, the lieutenant manned it himself, standing up to fire at 10 yards range, until the casualties had been evacuated. For 12 hours he held his ground until he was eventually mortally wounded

### Cecil Leonard Knox VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/cecil-leonard-knox/
Rank: Second Lieutenant; Unit: 150th Field Company. Royal Engineers; Date of action: 22 March 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 4th June 1918.; Born: Born on 9th May 1888 at Nuneaton, Warwickshire.; Died: Died on 4th February 1943 at Nuneaton, Warwickshire.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 705
Citation digest (Askin): On 22nd March 1918 at Tugny, France, Second Lieutenant KNOX was instructed to demolish 12 bridges. He carried out this task successfully although on one of the steel girder bridges the time fuse failed. Without hesitation, under heavy rifle and machine-gun fire, he ran to the bridge, which the enemy were actually on, ripped out the time fuse and lit an instantaneous fuse. To do this he had to get under the bridge, knowing full well that he took an extreme risk, of his own life, in doing so

### John Simpson Knox VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-simpson-knox/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: Scots Fusilier Guards and also the Rifle Brigade; Date of action: 20 September 1854; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February, 1857.; Born: Born on 30th September 1828 at Calton, Glasgow.; Died: Died on 8th January 1897 at Cheltenham, Gloucester.; Memorial: at Cheltenham Cemetery, Gloucester and on Rifle Brigade Memorial, Winchester Cathedral; Askin register no.: 706
Citation digest (Askin): On the 20th September, 1854 at the Battle of Alma, Crimea, Sergeant KNOX during service with the Scots Fusilier Guards, he acted with conspicuous courage in reforming the ranks of the Guards at a a decisive moment of the action. On the 18th in June 1855, while serving with the Rifle Brigade as a lieutenant, he volunteered for the ladder party attack on the Redan. He remained in the field until he was twice wounded, all the time acting with great gallantry

### Filip Konowal VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/filip-konowal/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 47th Battalion. British Columbia Regiment. Canadian Expeditionary Force; Date of action: 22–24 August 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th November 1917.; Born: Born on 15th September 1888 at Podolsky, Ukraine, Russia.; Died: Died on 3rd June 1959 at Ottawa, Canada.; Memorial: at Notre Dame Cemetery, Ottawa, Canada; Askin register no.: 707
Citation digest (Askin): In the period 22nd to 24th August 1917 at Lens, France, Corporal Konowal was in command of a section that had the difficult task of mopping up cellars, craters and machine-gun emplacements. Under his competent direction any resistance was overcome successfully and heavy casualties were inflicted on the enemy. In one cellar ,he personally bayoneted three enemy and single-handed attacked seven others in a crater, killing them all. On reaching the objective, a machine gun was holding up the right flank causing heavy casualties. He rushed forward and entered the emplacement, killing all the crew, then bringing back the gun to our lines. The following day, single-handed, he again attacked a machine gun post, killed three of the crew, destroying the gun and emplacement with explosives. He killed at least 16 of the enemy and during the two days of fighting managed to keep up the excellent work until he was wounded

### Kulbir Thapa VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/kulbir-thapa/
Rank: Rifleman (later Havildar*); Unit: 2nd Battalion 3rd Gurkha Rifles, Indian Army; Date of action: 25 September 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 18th November 1915.; Born: Born on on 15th September 1888 at Nigalpani, Palba, Nepal.; Died: Died on 3rd October 1956 in Nepal.; Memorial: not recorded; Askin register no.: 708
Citation digest (Askin): On 25 September 1915, south of Fauquissart, France, Rifleman Kulbir Thapa, having been wounded himself, found a wounded soldier of The Leicestershire Regiment behind the first-line German trench. Although urged to save himself, the Gurkha stayed with the wounded man all day and night. Early next day, in misty weather, he took him through the German wire and, leaving him in a place of comparative safety, returned and brought in two wounded Gurkhas, one after the other. He then went back, and , in broad daylight, fetched the British soldier, carrying him most of the way under enemy fire

### Lachhiman Gurung VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/lachhiman-gurung/
Rank: Rifleman (later Havildar*); Unit: 8th Gurkha Rifles, Indian Army; Date of action: 12–13 May 1945; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 27th July 1945.; Born: Born on 30th December 1917 at Dakhani (village), Tanhu, Nepal.; Askin register no.: 709
Citation digest (Askin): On 12/13 May 1945 at Taungdaw, Burma, Rifleman Lachhiman Gurung was manning the most forward postof his platoon which bore the brunt of an attack by at least 200 of the enemy. Twice he hurled back grenades which had fallen on his trench, but the third exploded in his right hand, blowing off his fingers, shattering his arm and severely wounding him in the face, body and right leg. His two comrades were also badly wounded, but the rifleman, now alone and disregarding his wounds, loaded and fiired his rifle with his left hand for four hours, calmly wainting for each attack which he met with fire at point-blank range

### Alexander Malins Lafone VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/alexander-malins-lafone/
Rank: Major; Unit: 1st/1st County of London Yeomanry; Date of action: 27 October 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 18th December, 1917.; Born: Born on 19th August 1870 at Cressfield, Waterloo, Liverpool, Lancashire.; Died: Killed in action on 27th October, 1917 at Beersheba, Palestine.; Memorial: in Beersheba War Cemetery, Palestine; Askin register no.: 710
Citation digest (Askin): On 27th October 1917 at Beersheba, Palestine, for most conspicuous bravery, leadership and self-sacrifice, Major Lafone, for more than seven hours, held a position against vastly superior forces. Visibility was poor, owing to the shelling from the enemy. He beat off Cavalry charges, by the enemy, causing them many casualties. One enemy charge left 15 casualties within 20 yards of his trench. One man who had managed to reach the trench was bayonetted by Major Lafone. All of his men became casualties except three. The trench was so full of wounded that it became difficult to move about and use weapons. Major Lafone ordered those who could walk to move to a trench, slightly to the rear. They continued to maintain an heroic resistance. When eventually they became surrounded, he he stepped into the open and continued to fight until he was mortally wounded, finally he collapsed. His courage and cheerfulness set a splendid example to the men which enabled them to hold the position as ordered

### Daniel Laidlaw VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/daniel-laidlaw/
Rank: Piper (later Sgt Piper); Unit: 7th Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers; Date of action: 25 September 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 13th May 1916.; Born: Born on: 26th July 1875 at Little Swinton, Berwick-on-Tweed,; Died: Died on: 2nd June 1950 at Shoresdean, Berwick-on-Tweed, Northumberland; Memorial: Norham Church, Northumberland (Unmarked grave)*; Askin register no.: 711
Citation digest (Askin): On 25th September 1915 near Loos and Hill 70, France, prior to an asaault on enemy trenches and during the worst of the bombardment, Piper Laidlaw, seeing that his company was shaken with the effects of gas, with complete disregard for danger, mounted the parapet and, marching up and down, played his company out of the trench. The effect of his splendid example was immediate and the company dashed to the assault. Piper Laidlaw continuewd playing his pipes even after he was wounded and until the postion was won. At El Orah, Mesopotamia, on 21st January 1916, Lance Naik Lala found a British officer lying close to the enemy. He dragged him to a temporary place of shelter. He had bandaged the officer's wounds, when he heard calls from his Adjutant, who was lying the open, wounded. Although the enemy was only 100 yards away, Lance Naik Lala insisted on going to his aid. He removed his own clothing placing it on the officer to keep him warm, staying with him until it was almost dark when he returned to the shelter. When it was dark he carried the first wounded officer to safety returning with a stretcher to carry back his adjutant

### Lala VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/lala/
Rank: Lance Naik; Unit: 41st Dogras; Date of action: 21 January 1916; Conflict: First World War

### Lalbahadur Thapa VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/lalbahadur-thapa/
Rank: Subadar (later Subadar-Major**); Unit: 1st Battalion, 2nd Gurkha Rifles, Indian Army; Date of action: 5–6 April 1943; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 15th June 1943.; Born: Born on in February 1906 at Thant Hup (village), Baghlung in; Died: Died on 19th October 1968 at Paklehawa in Nepal.; Memorial: not yet known; Askin register no.: 713
Citation digest (Askin): On 5/6 April 1943 during the silent attack on Rass-es-Zouai, Tunisia, Subadar Lalbahadur Thapa, taking command of two sections, made his first contact with enemy at the foot of a pathway winding up a narrow cleft which was thickly studded withenemy posts. The garrison of the out-posts were all killed by the subadar and his men, by kukri or bayonet and the next machine-gun posts were dealt with similarly. This officer then continued to fight his way up the bullet-swept approaches to the crest where he and the riflemen with him killed killed four--the rest fled. Thus secured, the advance by the whole division was made possible

### George Lambert VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/george-lambert/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: - Major. 84th Regiment; Date of action: 29 June 1857, 16 August 1857, 25 September 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 18th June 1858.; Born: Born on 18th December, 1819 at Markethill, County Armagh, Ireland.; Died: Died on 10th February, 1860 at Sheffield.; Memorial: at Wardsend Cemetery, Sheffield; Medal held by: The York And Lancaster Regimental. Museum; Askin register no.: 714
Citation digest (Askin): For Distinguished bravery whilst serving, in three Battles, with Havelock's Column at Oonao, Bithoor and AT the Assault and capture of Lucknow, India. (i) On the 29th July, 1857 at Oonao, India, Sergeant-Major Lambert acted with Distinguished bravery. (ii) At Bithoor when the rebels were driven from a strong position, using bayonets on 16th August 1857. (iii) On the 25th of September 1857 at the passage through Lucknow, India, after its capture, to the Residency

### Thomas Lane VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/thomas-lane/
Rank: Private; Unit: 67th Regiment; Date of action: 21 August 1860; Conflict: Third China War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 13th August, 1861.; Born: Born in May 1836 at Cork, Ireland. (actual date not known).; Died: Died on 13th April, 1889 at Kimberley, South Africa.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 715

### Arthur Moore Lascelles VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/arthur-moore-lascelles/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 3rd Battalion. Durham Light Infantry. (attached to 14th Battalion); Date of action: 3 December 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 12th October, 1918.; Born: Born on 12th October, 1880 at London.; Died: Died of wounds on 7th November 1918 at Fontaine, France.; Memorial: at Dourlers Communal Cemetery, France. At Pennal Parish Church and its War Memorial, Merionethshire, also on both the University College of North Wales and Edinburgh University War Memorials; Askin register no.: 716
Citation digest (Askin): On 3rd December, 1917 at Masnieres, France, during an extremely heavy bombardment managed to encourage his men and organise the defence until the attack was driven back, even though he was wounded. Shortly afterwards the enemy captured the trench in another attack and took several prisoners. Captain Lascelles immediately mounted the Parapet, followed by his 12 remaining men and rushing, under extremely heavy machine-gun fire, to drive back over 60 of the enemy. The enemy again attacked the trench, capturing it and Captain Lascelles, who, in spite of being wounded, managed to escape later. More to be added

### Anders Frederik Emil Victor Schau Lassen VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/anders-frederik-emil-victor-schau-lassen/
Rank: Major General; Unit: List. Attached to Special Boat Service, No. 1 SAS Regiment; Date of action: 8–9 April 1945; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 7th September, 1945.; Born: Born on 22nd September 1920 at Baekkeskov, South Zealand, Denmark.; Died: Killed in action (died of wounds) at Lake Comacchio, Italy.; Memorial: grave in Argenta Gap War Cemetery, Italy. A forest was named after him in Israel. There is also a stone, to his memory, in the grounds of St Peter's Chapel, Praesto Fjiord, Denmark; Askin register no.: 717
Citation digest (Askin): At Lake Comacchio, Italy, on 8th April 1945, Major Lassen was ordered to lead a patrol in a raid on the lake's north shore. The object being to cause as many casualties and as much confusion as possible, giving the impression that a major landing was in progress. In the face of overwhelming enemy numbers he fulfilled the mission, wiping out three positions. He refused to be evacuated when he was mortally wounded so that his men's lives would not be endangered and their withdrawal would not be impeded

### David Ross Lauder VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/david-ross-lauder/
Rank: Private; Unit: 1st/4th Battalion. Royal Scots Fusiliers; Date of action: 13 August 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 13th January 1917.; Born: Born on 21st January 1894 at Dalry, Scotland.; Died: Died on 4th June 1972 at Glasgow.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 718
Citation digest (Askin): On 13th August, 1915 at Cape Helles, Gallipoli, Private Lauder threw a bomb which failed to clear the parapet, falling back amongst the bombing party, who were trying to retake a sap. There being no time to smother the bomb, Private Lauder immediately put his foot on it to localise the explosion. In this action he lost his foot, but it saved the remainder of the party, who escaped unhurt

### Thomas Laughnan VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/thomas-laughnan/
Rank: Gummer; Unit: Bengal Artillery. Indian Army; Date of action: 14 November 1857 to 22 November 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February, 1858.; Died: Died on 23rd July 1864 at County Galway, Ireland.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 719
Citation digest (Askin): At the relief of Lucknow between the 14th to 22nd November 1857, Gunner Laughnan acted throughout with conspicuous gallantry. He was elected under Rule 13 of the Royal warrant for the Victoria Cross. Also elected, at the same time, under Rule 13 by the Officers and Non-Commissioned Officers generally and by the Private soldiers of each Troop/Battery were, respectively: Lieutenant H.E.Harrington (Reg.No. 531); Rough Rider E. Jennings (Reg.No.638); Gunner J. Park (Reg.No.959); Gunnewr Laughnan(Reg. No. 719); Gunner H.M. McInnes (Reg.No.787)

### Harry John Laurent VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/harry-john-laurent/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 2nd Battalion. New Zealand (Rifle) Brigade. New Zealand Expeditionary Force; Date of action: 12 September 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 15th November 1918.; Born: Born on 15th April, 1895 at Tarata, Taranaki, New Zealand.; Died: Died on 9th December, 1987 at Hastings, New Zealand.; Askin register no.: 720
Citation digest (Askin): During an attack,on 12th September 1918, East of Gouzeaucourt Wood, Sergeant Laurent was detailed to keep in touch with the enemy and exploit an initial success. Along with a party of 12 he located the enemy support line which was strongly held. He at once charged the position with his men, completely disorganising the enemy by the sudden onslaught. In the hand-to-hand fighting that followed he showed a great resourcefulness. He controlled and encouraged his men until, when 30 of the enemy had been killed, the remainder surrendered. In all a total of one officer and 111 other ranks were taken prisoner. The success of the venture was owed to Sergeant Laurent's gallantry and enterprise. They, themselves, suffered only four casualties

### Brian Turner Tom Lawrence VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/brian-turner-tom-lawrence/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 17th Lancers; Date of action: 7 August 1900; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 15th January 1901; Born: Born on 9th November 1873 at Bewdley, Worcestershire.; Died: Died on 7th June 1949 at Nakuru, Kenya.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 721
Citation digest (Askin): On 7th August, 1900 whilst on patrol near Essenbosch Farm, South Africa, Sergeant Lawrence and Private Hayman were attacked by a party of Boers. Private Hayman's horse was shot and he was thrown, trapping him under the horse. His shoulder was dislocated. Sergeant Lawrence, immediately came to the man's assistance and help to extricate him from under the horse. He placed him on his own horse and sent him to the picket. Taking the soldier's carbine, and using his own carmine he kept the Boer's at bay until the private was out a range. Retiring, and keeping the Boers off until assistance arrived, going for some two miles on foot

### Samuel Hill Lawrence VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/samuel-hill-lawrence/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 32nd Regiment; Date of action: 7 July 1857, 26 September 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 21st November,1859.; Born: Born on 22nd January 1831 at Cork, Ireland.; Died: Died on 17th June 1868 at Montevideo, Uruguay.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 722
Citation digest (Askin): On 7th July 1857 at Lucknow, India, Lieutenant Lawrence was the first person to mount a ladder in order to enter the window of a house held by the enemy and to discover whether or not a mine was being driven from it. His pistol was knocked from his grasp by one of the enemy while he was in tha act of carrying out this task.. Also on 26th September the Lieutenant charged, with two of his men, in advance of his company, and captured a 9-pounder gun

### Edward Lawson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/edward-lawson/
Rank: Private; Unit: 1st Battalion. The Gordon Highlanders; Date of action: 20 October 1897; Conflict: Tirah Campaign; Gazette: London Gazetted on 20th May 1898.; Born: Born on 11th April 1873 at Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland.; Died: Died on 2nd July, 1955 at Walker, Northumberland.; Memorial: not known: On 20th October, 1897, during the attack on the Dargai Heights, Indian Frontier, in the Tirah Campaign, Private Lawson carried Lieutenant K. Dingwall,of the Gordon Highlanders, who was unable to move because of his wounds, out of extremely heavy fire. He then, subsequently returned and brought in Private Macmillan, although he himself had been wounded twice; Askin register no.: 723

### Edward Pemberton Leach VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/edward-pemberton-leach/
Rank: Captain; Unit: Royal Engineers; Date of action: 17 March 1879; Conflict: Second Afghan War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 6th December, 1879.; Born: Born on 2nd April, 1847 at Londonderry, Ireland.; Died: Died on 27th April, 1913 at Caddenabbia, Lake Como, Italy.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 724
Citation digest (Askin): On 17th March 1879 during the Afghan War, near Maidanah, Afghanistan, Captain Leach and some men of the 45th Sikhs were covering the retirement of the Survey Escort who were carrying a mortally wounded Lieutenant Barclay, of the 45th Sikhs. Captain Leach acted with utmost gallantry by charging, with his men, a much greater number of the enemy. In the encounter he killed two or three of the enemy himself, receiving a severe wound from an Afghan knife in the left arm. His determination and gallantry, in attacking and driving back the Shinwaris from the last position, saved the whole party from annihilation

### James Leach VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-leach/
Rank: Second Lieutenant; Unit: 2nd Battalion. Manchester Regiment; Date of action: 29 October 1914; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 22nd October, 1914.; Died: Died on 15th August 1958 at Shepherds Bush, London.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 725
Citation digest (Askin): After two attempts, on 29th October, 1914 near her Festubert, France, to recapture their trench, that had been taken by the enemy, had failed, Second Lieutenant Leach and Sergeant John Hogan (reg No. 578) and a party of 10 volunteers went to recapture it themselves. With a sudden bayonet attack they took the Germans by surprise. Then working from traverse to traverse, at close quarters and with great bravery, they gradually succeeded in repossessing the trench. They killed eight of the enemy, wounded two and made 16 prisoners

### John Leak VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-leak/
Rank: Private; Unit: 9th Battalion *. Australian Imperial Force; Date of action: 23 July 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 9th September, 1916.; Born: Born in 1892 at Portsmouth in Hampshire.; Died: Died on 20th October 1972 at Adelaide, Australia.; Memorial: at Stirling Cemetery, Adelaide and on the Australian War Memorial, in Canberra, Australia; Askin register no.: 726
Citation digest (Askin): Private Leak was a member of a party which finally captured an enemy strong point. On the 23rd July, 1916 at Posieres, France, during one assault, the enemy's bombs were outranging our own, Private Leak, under extremely heavy fire, ran forward and threw bombs into the enemy's bombing post, and then jumping into the post killed three of them. Later, overwhelming numbers of the enemy were driving his party back, Private Leak was always the last to leave at each stage and he continued throwing bombs. His gallant action had been such, that when the reinforcements arrived, the whole trench was recaptured

### Joshua Leakey VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/joshua-leakey/
Rank: Lance Corporal; Unit: Parachute Regiment; Date of action: 22 August 2013; Place of action: Helmand Province, Afghanistan; Conflict: Operation Herrick; Gazette: Gazetted 26 February 2015; Born: Born 1988 at Tampa, Florida, USA (raised in Hampshire, England; some sources give Hampshire as birthplace); Medal held by: On loan to Airborne Assault - Museum of the Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces, IWM Duxford
Summary: On 22 August 2013 a joint British-US patrol in Helmand was pinned down on a hillside by about 20 Taliban fighters, and a US Marine officer was wounded. Leakey ran down the exposed slope under heavy fire to help treat the casualty and organise his evacuation, then climbed back up to retrieve a machine gun and bring it into action. He crossed the open ground a third time to recover a second gun and lead the fightback. The Ministry of Defence described his actions as the turning point of the engagement.

### Nigel Gray Leakey VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/nigel-gray-leakey/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 1st/6th Battalion. King's African Rifles; Date of action: 19 May 1941; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 15th November 1945.; Born: Born on 1st January 1913 in Kenya.; Died: Killed in action on 19th May, 1941 near Colito, Abyssinia.; Askin register no.: 728
Citation digest (Askin): Near Colito in Abyssinia, 19th May, 1941, two Allied companies had established a precarious bridgehead against strong opposition. A sudden counter-attack, by the Italians, was made with light and medium tanks, threatening to overrun the two companies of the King's African Rifles. One of the tanks advanced. from the rear, on troops who had no anti-tank weapons. In the face of withering fire from enemy machine guns, Sergeant Leakey leapt on top of the tank, wrenched open the turret and shot all the crew with the exception of the driver, whom he forced to drive into cover. Failing to get the tank's gun to fire, he charged across ground that was being raked by machine gun and shell fire from the other Italian tanks. Along with two other Askari and an African CSM he stalked the other tanks. Two tanks passed, and Sergeant Leakey clambered onto the third opened the turret and shot one of the crew, before being shot off the turret by the machine gun of a following tank. Throughout the action he displayed Valour of the highest order and his action broke up the Italian tank attack

### Okill Massey Learmonth VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/okill-massey-learmonth/
Rank: Major; Unit: 2nd Battalion. Eastern Ontario Regiment. Canadian Expeditionary Force; Date of action: 18 August 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 8th November, 1917.; Born: Born on 22nd February 1894 at Quebec City, Canada.; Memorial: at Noeux-les Communal Cemetery, France; Askin register no.: 729
Citation digest (Askin): East of Loos, on 18th August 1917, during a determined counter-attack on our new position, this officer, Acting Major Learmonth MC, when his company was momentarily surprised, personally charged and disposed of the attackers. Later carrying on a tremendous fight against the advancing enemy. Under intense barrage and although mortally wounded, he continuously bombed the enemy, by standing on the parapet of the trench, and directing operations and by his actions inspiring his men with a spirit of utmost resistance. Several times he caught the enemy bombs and threw them back. When he was eventually unable to continue, because of his wounds, he refused to be carried out of the line. He continued to give instructions and invaluable advice to his junior officers. He was finally taken to a hospital where he died of his wounds the following day

### Roderick Alastair Brook Learoyd VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/roderick-alastair-brook-learoyd/
Rank: Flight; Unit: -Lieutenant. 49 Squadron, Royal Air Force; Date of action: 12 August 1940; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 20th August, 1940.; Born: Born on 5th February, 1913 at Folkestone, Kent.; Died: Died on 24th January 1996 at Rustington, Sussex; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 730
Citation digest (Askin): On the night of the 12th August, 1940, Flight-Lieutenant Leroyd, was detailed with other crews, to attack a special objective, one he had attacked before, on the Dortmund-Ems Canal. Two of the other aircraft, who had already made the attack on the target, were destroyed, another two been badly hit. Nevertheless Flight Lieutenant Learoyd made his attacking run at 150 ft. The aircraft was hit repeatedly, removing large parts of the main plane. Almost blinded by Searchlights and with flak bursting all around he relentlessly pressed home the attack with great determination and skill. The aircraft being badly damaged, landing flaps inoperative, he waited until it was light enough, by flying around the home aerodrome before landing. He brought the aircraft in safely, without further damage or injuries to the crew

### William Knox Leet VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-knox-leet/
Rank: Major; Unit: 1st Battalion. 13th Regiment; Date of action: 28 March 1879; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 17th June, 1879.; Born: Born on 3rd November 1833 at Dalkey, County Dublin, Ireland.; Died: Died on 27th June, 1898 at Great Chart, Kent.; Memorial: at Great Chart Churchyard, Kent; Askin register no.: 732
Citation digest (Askin): For his gallant conduct on 28th March 1879, in rescuing Lieutenant A M Smith of the Frontier Light Horse of from the Zulus during a retreat from Inhlobana, Zululand. Lieutenant Smith's horse had been shot from under him and was being pursued by the Zulus. He would have been killed but for Major Leet taking him up on his horse and riding to a place of safety under heavy enemy fire

### Peter Leitch VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/peter-leitch/
Rank: Colour Sergeant; Unit: Royal Engineers; Date of action: 18 June 1855; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 2nd June 1858.; Born: Born in 1820 at Orwell, Kinross, Scotland.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 733

### James Leith VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-leith/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 14th Light Dragoons; Date of action: 1 April 1858; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th December, 1858.; Born: Born on 26th May, 1826 at Glenkindie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.; Died: Died on 13th May, 1869 at 35, Gloucester Place, Hyde Park , London,; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 734
Citation digest (Askin): At Betwa, India, on 1st April 1858, when a Captain Need, of his regiment, was surrounded by a large number of rebel infantry, Lieutenant Leith charged alone and rescued him

### William James Lendrim VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-james-lendrim/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: Royal Engineers; Date of action: 14 February 1855; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February, 1857.; Born: Born on 1st January 1830 in Ireland.; Died: Died on 28th November, 1891 at Camberley, Surrey.; Memorial: Camberley in Surrey; Askin register no.: 735
Citation digest (Askin): On 14th February 1855 in the Crimea, Corporal Lendrim for courage and example while superintending 150 French Chasseurs in building the left attack of No. 9 battery, replaced the whole of the capsized gabions* under extremely heavy fire. On April 11th, 1855, Corporal Lendrim got on top of a magazine and extinguished sandbags which were on fire. He also made good the breach under fire. and Engineering

### Wilbraham Oates Lennox VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/wilbraham-oates-lennox/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Royal Engineers; Date of action: 20 November 1854; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February, 1857.; Born: Born on 4th August 1830 at Molecomb House, Goodwood, Chichester,; Died: Died on 7th February 1897 in London.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 736
Citation digest (Askin): On 20th November 1854 in the Crimea, Lieutenant Lennox , with a party of 100 men, took over a trench that had just been captured from the enemy. During the night they successfully repulsed all attempts to drive them out despite abnormal exposure to attack

### Edmund Henry Lenon VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/edmund-henry-lenon/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 67th Regiment; Date of action: 21 August 1860; Conflict: Third China War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 13th August, 1861.; Born: Born on 26th August, 1830 at Mortlake, Surrey.; Died: Died on 15th April, 1893 at Lambeth, London.; Askin register no.: 737
Citation digest (Askin): Lieutenant Lenon accompanied by Lieutenant R M Rogers+ (reg No. 1078) and Private John MacDougall+ (reg No. 774) at the Taku Forts, China, on 21st August 1860, showed great gallantry by swimming the ditches and entering the North Taku Fort by- an embrasure during the assault. He was one of the first of the British troops to become established on the walls of the fort

### Herbert Wallace Le Patourel VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/herbert-wallace-le-patourel/
Rank: Major; Unit: 2nd Battalion. Hampshire Regiment; Date of action: 3 December 1942; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 9th March 1943.; Born: Born on 20th June 1916 at Guernsey, Channel Islands.; Died: Died on 4th September, 1979 at Chewton Mendip, Somerset.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 738
Citation digest (Askin): On the 3rd December 1942, the enemy were holding the high ground at Tebourba, Tunisia, and resisted all efforts to dislodge them. Calling for volunteers to go with him, Major Le Patourel led an attack and silenced several of the machine-gun posts. He went on alone, after all his men had become casualties, and engaged the enemy, using his pistol and throwing hand-grenades. He was taken prisoner after becoming wounded

### Ferdinand Simeon Le Quesne VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/ferdinand-simeon-le-quesne/
Rank: Surgeon Medical Staff; Unit: Royal Army Medical Corps; Date of action: 4 May 1889; Conflict: British rule in Burma; Gazette: London Gazetted on 14th Dec 1918; Born: Born on 25th December, 1863 at Jersey, Channel Islands.; Died: Died on 14th April, 1950 at Bristol.; Memorial: at Canford Cemetery, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol. Memorials at: Neuvilly Communal Cemetery and a Plaque in the Public Library at Irby, Cheshire; Askin register no.: 739
Citation digest (Askin): On 12 October 1918 at Neuvilly, France, during the clearing of the village, Private Lester, with a party of seven men and an officer, was the first to enter a house from the back door and shot two Germans who were inside. As the party started to leave the house they found the street was swept by fire and an enemy sniper was covering the exit. Private Lester volunteered to tacle the sniper, which he did, but in killing him was himself mortally wounded

### Frank Lester VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/frank-lester/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: Lancashire Fusiliers; Date of action: 12 October 1918; Conflict: First World War

### Hubert William Lewis VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/hubert-william-lewis/
Rank: Private; Unit: 11th Battalion The Welch Regiment; Date of action: 22–23 October 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 15th December 1916; Born: Born on: 1st May 1896 at Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire; Died: Died on: 22nd February 1977 at Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire.; Memorial: Milford Cemetery; Milford Haven Museum, Milford Haven and TheWar Memorial, Haverford West; Askin register no.: 741
Citation digest (Askin): On 22/23 October 1916 at Macukova, Salonica, when on duty during a raid, Private Lewis was twice wounded on reaching the enemy trenches, but refused to be attended to. He was wounded again while searching enemy dug-outs and again refused assistance. At this point three of the enemy approached and Preivate Lewis immediately attacked them single-handed, capturing all three. Later, during the retirement he went to the assistance of a wounded man and, under heavy shell and rifle fire, brought him back safely, after which he collapsed

### Leonard Allan Lewis VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/leonard-allan-lewis/
Rank: Lance Corporal; Unit: 6th Battalion The Northamptonshire Regiment; Date of action: 18–21 September 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 31st January 1919.; Born: Born on: 28th February 1895 at Brilley, Nr. Whitney-on-Wye,; Died: Died on: 21st September 1918 near Lampire, France.; Memorial: The Vis-en Artois Memorial, France; Whitney-onWye and Brilley, Nr.Whitney-on- Wye, Herefordshire; Askin register no.: 742
Citation digest (Askin): ; On 18 Seprember 1918 at Rossnoy, near Lempire, France, Lance-Corporal Lewis was in command of a section on the right of the attacking line, held up by intense machine-gun fire. He saw that two guns were enfilading the line and crawled forward alone, successfully bombed the guns and by rifle fire made the whole team surrender. On 21September he rushed his company through the enemy barrage, but was killed while getting his men under cover from heavy machine-gun fire

### Ian Oswald Liddell VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/ian-oswald-liddell/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 5th Battalion. Coldstream Guards; Date of action: 3 April 1945; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 7th June 1945.; Born: Born on 19th October 1919 at Shanghai, China.; Died: Died on 21st April 1945. near Rothernburg, Germany (of wounds.); Memorial: in Becklingen Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery, Saltau, Germany there are also memorials in Maunton Church, Chepstow and St Thomas's Church, Shirenewton Monmouthshire and in the Guards Chapel, Wellington Barracks, London; Medal held by: the Guards Regimental HQ; Askin register no.: 743
Citation digest (Askin): On the 3rd April 1945, in Germany, Captain Liddle was commanding a company of the Coldstream Guards whose objective was to, capture intact, the bridge over the River Ems.near Lingen. On the far bank of the river the enemy had a strong point, manned by 150 infantry men and five guns, three of 88 mm calibre and two of 20 mm, all of which covered the bridge. The bridge had been prepared for demolition using two 500lbs bombs which were clearly visible. Captain Liddell ran forward alone, scaling the 10 ft-high roadblock, his intention being the neutralising of the charges. He crossed the whole length of the bridge under extremely heavy fire, which became more intense as the Germans realised what his objective was. After disconnecting the charges on the far side he re-crossed the bridge, cutting the wires on the near side. All of the time he created a very easy target as he consecutively cut the wires. He then saw that there were also charges underneath the bridge and without further thought, for his own safety, went on to disconnect these. His objective completed, he climbed up onto the road block and signalled his platoon to advance

### John Aiden Liddell VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-aiden-liddell/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 3rd Battalion. Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, also the Royal Flying Corps; Date of action: 31 July 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 23rd August, 1915.; Born: Born on 3rd August, 1888 at Benwell Hall, Newcastle on Tyne,; Died: Died on 31st August 1915 at La Panne, Flanders.; Memorial: Basingstoke Old Cemetery, Hampshire also the church at Sherfield on Lodden and at St Joseph's Church in Pickering, Yorkshire; Askin register no.: 744
Citation digest (Askin): Whilst flying on a reconnaissance mission over Ostend, Bruges and Ghent on 31st July 1915, Captain Liddell was severely wounded in his right thigh. He lapsed into unconsciousness, temporarily, but managed by a great effort to recover enough to gain control of his aircraft after it had dropped 3000 ft. Although being fired on, he successfully completed his run and brought his aircraft back to his own lines half an hour after he'd been wounded. The difficult problems that this officer faced in saving the aircraft and the life of his observer cannot be readily expressed, with the control wheel, throttle and one of the undercarriage struts smashed made it seems incredible that he could have completed such a task

### Robert James Lindsay VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/robert-james-lindsay/
Rank: Captain; Unit: Scots Fusilier Guards; Date of action: 20 September 1854; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February, 1857.; Born: Born on 17th April 1832 at Balcarres, Fife, Scotland. (Victoria; Died: Died on 10th June 1901 at Lockinge, Berkshire.; Memorial: not known:; Askin register no.: 745
Citation digest (Askin): At the Battle of Alma, in the Crimea, on 20th September 1854, when the form of the line of the Regiment was disordered, Captain Lindsay, Adjutant Drummond and a group of other officers stood firm with the Colours. They rallied a party of Non-Commissioned officers and men around them and held their ground against overwhelming odds until the enemy retired on seeing the battalion coming up the hill. . On November 5th at Inkerman, Crimea at a most trying moment, Captain LINDSAY, with a few men, charged a superior party of Russians, causing them to retreat and he ran one of them through the body himself

### John Wallace Linton VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-wallace-linton/
Rank: Commander; Unit: Royal Navy; Date of action: September 1939 to 23 March 1943; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 25th May 1943.; Born: Born on 15th October 1905 at Malpas, near Newport, Monmouthshire.; Died: Died on 23rd March, 1943 in HM Submarine Turbulent, sunk in Maddalina; Memorial: on Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire and Newport, Monmouthshire; Askin register no.: 746
Citation digest (Askin): Commander John Wallace Linton DSO, DSC, RN who, from the outbreak of war in 1939 to 23rd March 1943 was in command of HM Submarines. During this time his ship, HM Submarine Turbulent, inflicted great losses on the enemy. He sank one Cruiser, one U-boat and 28 supply ships, making a total of 100,000 tons in all. He also destroyed three trains by gunfire. He spent 254 days at sea, spending half of that time submerged. His ship had been hunted 13 times having 250 depth charges dropped around her

### Joseph Lister VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/joseph-lister/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 1st Battalion. Lancashire Fusiliers; Date of action: 9 October 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th November, 1917.; Born: Born on 19th October, 1886 at Higher Broughton, Salford, Lancashire.; Died: Died on 19th January 1963 at Reddish, Stockport, Cheshire.; Memorial: at Willow Grove Cemetery, Reddish, Stockport; Askin register no.: 747
Citation digest (Askin): On 9th October 1917 at a place East of Ypres, Belgium, seeing that machine-gun fire, coming from the direction of two pillboxes, was holding up the advance of his company, Sergeant Lister ran ahead of his men and found the gun firing from a shell-hole in front of the pillbox. He shot two of the Gunners causing the rest to surrender. Entering the pillbox he ordered the occupants to surrender. They all complied, with the exception of one man whom Sergeant Lister shot. This caused about 100 others, further to the rear, to come from the shelter of the shell holes and surrender

### Owen Edward Pennefather Lloyd VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/owen-edward-pennefather-lloyd/
Rank: Surgeon Major; Unit: Army Medical Service; Date of action: 6 January 1893; Conflict: Kachin Hills Expedition; Gazette: London Gazetted on 2nd January 1894.; Born: Born on 1st January 1854 at County Roscommon, Ireland.; Died: Died on 5th July 1941 at St Leonards on Sea, Sussex.; Memorial: at Kensal Green Cemetery, London; Askin register no.: 748
Citation digest (Askin): On the 6th January 1893, Surgeon Lloyd was in the Kachin Expedition of 1892-93 being present at the attack on Fort Sima by Kinsach. When he heard that the Commanding Officer, Captain Morton had been wounded he ran out to assist him under extremely close and heavy fire, being accompanied by a Subadar Matab Singh of the Indian Army. After sending the Subadar for assistance. Major Lloyd remained with the wounded officer until he returned with five men who were serving with the Magwe Battalion, Military Police. With his assistance they carried Captain Morton back to the fort where he died a few minutes later. The enemy were within 20 yards, keeping a very heavy fire, killing three men of the picket and Bugler, Purna Singh.* being wounded

### Isaac Lodge VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/isaac-lodge/
Rank: Gunner; Unit: Royal Horse Artillery; Date of action: 31 March 1900; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th June, 1900.; Born: Born on 6th May 1866 at Great Canfield, near Dunmow in Essex.; Died: Died on 13th June 1923 at Hyde Park, London.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 749

### Arnold Loosemore VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/arnold-loosemore/
Rank: Private; Unit: 8th Battalion Duke of Wellington's Regiment; Date of action: 11 August 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 14th September, 1917.; Born: Born on 7th June 1896 at Sheffield, Yorkshire.; Died: Died on 11th April 1924 at Sheffield, Yorkshire; Askin register no.: 750
Citation digest (Askin): On 11th August 1917 to the south of Langemarck, Belgium, during an attack on a strongly held enemy position his platoon was held up by heavy machine-gun fire. Crawling through a partially cut wire, Private Looosemore, dragged his Lewis gun behind him. He then, single-handed, dealt with a strong party of the enemy, killing approximately 20. His Lewis gun was destroyed almost immediately, and he was rushed by three of the enemy but he managed to shoot them with his revolver. Later, after shooting several enemy snipers, he returned to his original post carrying a wounded soldier under heavy fire

### David Samuel Anthony Lord VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/david-samuel-anthony-lord/
Rank: Flight; Unit: -Lieutenant. Royal Air Force 271 Squadron; Date of action: 19 September 1944; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 13th November 1945.; Born: Born on 18th October 1913 at Cork, Ireland.; Died: Killed on 19th September, 1944 when his aircraft crashed in flames.; Memorial: grave in the Arnhem War Cemetery, Holland; Askin register no.: 751
Citation digest (Askin): Whilst flying his aircraft, a Dakota, which had been detailed to drop supplies at Arnhem, Holland, during the afternoon of the 19th September, 1944. The first Airborne Division had been encircled by the enemy in a small area, surrounded by enemy anti-aircraft guns. Aircrews were warned that they would meet severe enemy aircraft fire over the dropping zone, where they were to fly at 900 ft to ensure accurate drops. The starboard wing of Flight Lieutenant Lord,s aircraft had been hit twice and the starboard engine set on fire. Ensuring that his crew were all right and the dropping zone was close he decided to complete the mission as the troops on the ground were desperately short of supplies. He dropped to 900 ft, where he was exposed to intense enemy fire. He kept the aircraft on a straight course while supplies were dropped. The run completed he was informed they still had two containers left. Realising they were still in danger from the starboard wing, he circled the area rejoining the line of aircraft and making another run to drop the remaining supplies. This action took around eight minutes, all the time under intense fire. Flight-Lieutenant Lord then ordered his crew to abandon aircraft, they were now at 500 ft A few seconds later, the wing collapsed and the aircraft crashed in flames, killing Flight Lieutenant Lord

### Stewart Walker Loudoun-Shand VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/stewart-walker-loudoun-shand/
Rank: Major; Unit: 10th Battalion. Yorkshire Regiment; Date of action: 1 July 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 9th September 1916.; Born: Born on 8th October 1879 in Ceylon.; Died: Killed in action on 1st July 1916 at Fricourt, France.; Memorial: long grave at Norfolk Cemetery, France; Askin register no.: 1128
Citation digest (Askin): Major Loudoun-Shand's company was met by a very heavy machine-gun fire as they attempted to climb over the parapet to attack the enemy trenches. This held them up temporarily. The major, unhesitatingly, leapt on to the Parapet, helping his men over and continuously encouraging their efforts until he was mortally wounded. In spite of this, he insisted on being able to encourage the men by having him self propped up at the side of the trench. He died shortly after

### Albert David Lowerson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/albert-david-lowerson/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 21st Battalion, * Australian Imperial Force; Date of action: 1 September 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 14th December, 1918.; Born: Born on 2nd August 1896 at Myrtleford, Bogong, Victoria, Australia.; Died: Died on 15th December 1945 at Myrtleford, Bogong, Victoria, Australia.; Memorial: grave in Myrtleford Cemetery, Victoria and on the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia; Medal held by: the Australian War Memorial, Canberra,; Askin register no.: 752
Citation digest (Askin): An enemy strong point, manned by 12 machine guns, held up an attacking party on the 1st September 1918 at Mont St Quentin, France. Sergeant Lowerson, taking seven men, attacked the flanks of the post, rushed the strong point and captured it, along with the 12 guns and 50 of the enemy. During the attack he was severely wounded in his right thigh, but until the position had been consolidated he refused to leave the line

### Charles Davis Lucas VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/charles-davis-lucas/
Rank: Mate; Unit: Royal Navy; Date of action: 21 June 1854; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February, 1857.; Born: Born on 19th February, 1834 at Drumargole, Armagh, Ireland.; Died: Died on 7th August, 1914 at Great Culverden, Kent.; Memorial: at St Lawrence's Church, Mereworth, Kent; Medal held by: the National Maritime Museum at Greenwich; Askin register no.: 753
Citation digest (Askin): On 21st June, 1854 in the Baltic, HMS Hecla, with two other ships, was bombarding Bomarsund, a fort in the Aland Islands. The fire was returned from the shore, and at the height of the action a live shell landed on the Hecla's upper deck, with its fuse still hissing. All hands were ordered to fling themselves flat on the deck, but Mr Lucas with great presence of mind ran forward and hurled the shell into the sea, where it exploded with a tremendous roar before it hit the water. Thanks to Mr Lucas's action no one was killed or seriously wounded

### John Lucas VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-lucas/
Rank: Colour Sergeant; Unit: 40th Regiment; Date of action: 18 March 1861; Conflict: New Zealand Wars; Gazette: London Gazetted on 17th July 1861.; Born: Born in 1827 at Clashgonny, Bagnalstown, Carlow, Ireland.; Died: Died on 29th February 1892 at Dublin, Ireland.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 754
Citation digest (Askin): On 18th March 1861 in New Zealand, Colour Sergeant LUCAS acted as a senior NCO to a party of the 40th Regiment working as skirmishers right of No. 7 Redoubt, near the Huirangai Bush. It was around 4 o'clock, in the afternoon, when they were suddenly ambushed. An accurate and heavy fire came from the bush and the high ground. Three of the party were wounded, two of them mortally. Assistance was called for to have the wounded moved. It had only just arrived when one of the men fell and Lieutenant Rees was wounded at the same time. Under an extremely heavy fire, from the rebels, only 30 yards away, Colour Sergeant LUCAS ran to the assistance of this officer, and sent one man with him to the rear. Taking the arms of the wounded and dead into his charge, he maintained the position until support troops came under the command of Lieutenants Gibson and Whelan

### Frederick Luke VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/frederick-luke/
Rank: Driver; Unit: Royal Field Artillery; Date of action: 26 August 1914; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 25th November, 1914.; Born: Born on 29th September 1895 at West Tytherley, near Romsey, Hampshire.; Died: Died on 11th March 1983 at Glasgow.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 755
Citation digest (Askin): On 26th August 1914 at Le Cateau, France, when Captain REYNOLDS (reg No. 1040) of the 37th battery was trying to save two guns which had been recaptured. Driver Luke and Driver Drain (reg No. 348) volunteered to help save the guns, with the enemy only 100 yards away. They were,all the time, under extremely heavy fire but they managed to save one of the guns

### Charles Lumley VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/charles-lumley/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 97th Regiment; Date of action: 8 September 1855; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February, 1857.; Born: Born in 1824 at Forres, Morayshire.; Died: Died on 17th October 1858 at Brecon, Wales.; Memorial: in Brecon Cathedral Churchyard, Wales; Askin register no.: 756
Citation digest (Askin): At the assault on the Redan, in the Crimea, on the 8th September 1855, Captain LUMLEY was one of the first inside the work. Three Russian gunners, who were reloading their field piece, attacked him immediately. He shot two of them with his revolver, but a stone that had been thrown stunned him for a moment. On his recovery, he drew his sword and he was severely wounded, by a ball in the mouth, whilst in the act cheering his men on

### Frederick William Lumsden VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/frederick-william-lumsden/
Rank: Major; Unit: Royal Marine Artillery; Date of action: 3–4 April 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 8th June 1917.; Born: Born on 14th December, 1872 at Fyzabad, India.; Died: Died on 4th June 1918 at Blairville, near Arras, France.; Memorial: at Berles Military Cemetery, France. Monument at Eastney Barracks (Royal Marine Museum). Digest of Citation reads:; Medal held by: the Royal Marine museum, Eastney Barracks,; Askin register no.: 757

### Graham Thomson Lyall VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/graham-thomson-lyall/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 102nd Battalion. 2nd Central Ontario Regiment Canadian Expeditionary Force; Date of action: 27 September 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 14th December, 1918.; Born: Born on 8th March 1892 in Manchester, Lancashire.; Died: Died on 28th November 1941 at Mersah Matru, Egypt. (killed in; Memorial: at Halfaya Sallum War Cemetery, Egypt; Askin register no.: 758
Citation digest (Askin): On 27th September, 1918, north of Canbrai, France, Lieutenant Lyall led his platoon in the capture of an enemy strong point, including 13 prisoners, a field gun and four machine-guns. Later he led his men once more against another strong point, rushing forward alone and capturing the position single-handed, on this occasion taking 45 prisoners and five machine guns. Another 47 prisoners were captured in his final objective along with another five machine guns. Near Blecourt, France, on the 1st October 1918 the capture of a strongly defended position yielded 60 prisoners and 17 machine-guns. During all of these operations, once the objective had been attained, Lieutenant Lyle, still under heavy fire, tended to the wounded

### Lord, Charles Anthony Lyell VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/lord-charles-anthony-lyell/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 1st Battalion. Scots Guards; Date of action: 22–27 April 1943; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 12th August 1943.; Born: Born on 14th June 1913 at Cadogan Gardens, London.; Died: Killed in action on 27th April 1943 at Di Bou Arara, Tunisia.; Memorial: at Massicault War Cemetery, Tunisia; Askin register no.: 759
Citation digest (Askin): Between the 22nd and 27th April 1943, Captain The Lord Lyell commanded his company near Di Bou Arara, in Tunisia. With great gallantry and exceptional leadership he led his men down a slope to repel a German counter-attack whilst under extremely heavy mortar fire. He led his company again, under heavy fire, on 23rd April to capture and consolidate the high point, holding this point through a period of heavy shelling, heat and lack of water. It was during this time that he kept up the morale of his men and their fighting spirit threw his cheerful energy. Using the field telephone he was able to direct artillery fire on to enemy tanks and positions. On the evening of the 27th April, 1943, being held up in the foothills, Captain Lord Lyell assembled the only available men, a sergeant, Lance-Corporal and at two guardsmen and led then in an attack on the post which was comprised of an 88 millimetre gun and a heavy machine gun firing from individual pits. Well in advance of his party, he placed a grenade neatly into the Machine-Gun pit killing the crew. His own Sergeant was killed and the two guardsmen wounded. Giving Lord Lyell covering fire, the Lance-Corporal allowed Lord Lyell to run forward towards the 88 mm gun pit. He had acted so swiftly, that he had time to kill some of them with the bayonet, before being overpowered and killed. The remainder of the enemy crew left and both of the guns were silenced

### John Lynn VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-lynn/
Rank: Private; Unit: 2nd Battalion. Lancashire Regiment; Date of action: 2 May 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 29th June 1915.; Born: Born in 1887 at Forest Hill, Essex.; Memorial: at Grootebeek British Cemetery, Belgium; Askin register no.: 760
Citation digest (Askin): The Germans were advancing behind a wave of suffocating gas on the 2nd May 1915 near Ypres in Belgium, Private Lynn, although severely affected by the deadly fumes, managed a to use his machine gun to great effect against the enemy. When he was unable to see them he placed the machine gun on a Parapet enabling him a more effective field of fire, checking any further advance by the enemy. His gallantry had a great effect on his comrades. He died the following day in agony from the effects of gas poisoning. More to be added

### John Lyons VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-lyons/
Rank: Private; Unit: 19th Regiment; Date of action: 10 June 1855; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February 1857.; Born: Born in 1823 at Carlow, Ireland.; Died: Died on 20th April 1867 at Naas, County Kildare, Ireland.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 761
Citation digest (Askin): Private LYONS, on 10th June 1855, saved many of his comrades lives when he picked up a live shell which had fallen in a trench amongst the occupying troops, and throwing it over the parapet

### Henry Lysons VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/henry-lysons/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 2nd Battalion. The Cameronians; Date of action: 28 March 1879; Conflict: Anglo-Zulu War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 5th April 1882.; Born: Born on 30th July 1858 at Morden, Surrey.; Died: Died on the 24th July, 1907 at London.; Memorial: in St Peter's Churchyard, Rodmarton, Cirencester, Gloucestershire; Askin register no.: 762
Citation digest (Askin): On 28th March 1879 during the Zulu War in South Africa, Lieutenant Lysons, during the assault on the Inhlobane Mountain: Sir Evelyn Wood ordered that some Zulus be dislodged from a position, in some natural caves , where they were causing large losses. A delay occurred in the carrying out of this order so Captain Ronald Campbell of the Coldstream Guards, along with Lieutenant Lysons and Private Fowler ran forward with determination, advanced over a mass of fallen boulders, through walls of rock which lead to a cave where the Zulus lay hidden. As it was impossible for two men to walk side-by-side, they had to advance in single file with Captain Campbell leading. He was killed at the mouth of the cave. Lieutenant Lysons and Private Fowler dashed into the cave, which had subterranean passages leading off, and fired into the chasm below, succeeding in driving the enemy from the stronghold

### Harry Hammon Lyster VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/harry-hammon-lyster/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 72nd Bengal Native Infantry; Date of action: 23 May 1858; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 21st October, 1859.; Born: Born on the 24th December, 1830 at Black Rock, County Dublin,; Died: Died on the 1st February 1922 in London.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 763
Citation digest (Askin): At Calpee, India, on the 23rd May, 1858, Lieutenant Lyster in a lone charge broke the skirmishing square of the rebels who were retreating, killing two or three Sepoys in the action

### Thain Wendell Macdowell VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/thain-wendell-macdowell/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 38th Ottawa Battalion. Eastern Ontario Regiment, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Date of action: 9 April 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 8th June 1917.; Born: Born 16th September 1890 at Lachute, Quebec, Canada.; Died: Died on 29th March 1960 at Nassau, Bahamas.; Memorial: * at Oakland Cemetery, Brockville, Ontario, Canada; Askin register no.: 776
Citation digest (Askin): At Vimy Ridge, France on 9th April 1917, Captain MacDowell, aided by two runners, was able to capture two machine guns, under extreme difficulty, and also capturing two officers and 23 men. He continued to hold the new position for five days, even though wounded in the hand, and in spite of heavy shellfire, until the battalion ultimately came to their relief

### David Lowe Macintyre VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/david-lowe-macintyre/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. (attached to 1/6th Battalion Highland Light Infantry.); Date of action: 24 August 1918, 27 August 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th October, 1918.; Born: Born on 18th June 1895 at Portnahaven, Islay, Scotland.; Died: Died on third and 1st July 1967 at Edinburgh.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 789
Citation digest (Askin): Between 24th Bob /27th August 1918, Lieutenant Macintyre showed conspicuous bravery when, acting as Adjutant of his battalion, was conspicuous in the firing line, showing great coolness under the most heavy shell and machine-gun fire inspiring confidence in all who were with him. Later when strong barbed wire entanglements were encountered. he organised his men and went forward, under heavy fire, to supervise the creating of gaps in the wire. On his subsequent relief of command in the firing line, when an enemy machine gun opened fire fire, he put the gun team to flight when he charged the gun single-handed, bringing back the gun

### Donald Macintyre VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/donald-macintyre/
Rank: Major (later Major-General); Unit: Bengal Staff Corps and 2nd Gurkha Rifles, Indian Army; Date of action: 4 January 1872; Conflict: Lushai Expedition; Gazette: London Gazetted on 27th September 1872.; Born: Born on 12th September 1831 Kincraig, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland.; Died: Died on 15th April 1903 at Fortrose, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland.; Memorial: not recorded; Askin register no.: 790
Citation digest (Askin): On 4 January 1872 during the Looshai Campaign, North-East India, Major Macintyre led the assault on the stockaded village of Lalgnoora. He was the first to reach the stockade, at that time about 9 feet high, and successfully stormed it under heavy fire from the enemy

### David MacKay VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/david-mackay/
Rank: Private; Unit: 93rd Regiment of Foot; Date of action: 16 November 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny

### John Frederick Mackay VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-frederick-mackay/
Rank: Lance-Corporal; Unit: 1st Battalion. Gordon Highlanders; Date of action: 20 May 1900; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 10th August 1900.; Born: Born on 6th June 1873 at Edinburgh.; Died: Died on 90th January, 1930 at Nice, France.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 794
Citation digest (Askin): Whilst in action at Doornkop, Johannesburg, South Africa , on the 20th May 1900, Corporal Mackay continually went forward, under devastating fire from an extremely short range, to attend to and dress the wounds of his comrades. There was no available shelter for himself. He carried a wounded man from the open, to safety behind a boulder, all the time under heavy fire

### John Bernard Mackey VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-bernard-mackey/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 2nd/3rd Pioneer Battalion, Australian Military Forces; Date of action: 12 May 1945; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 8th November 1945.; Born: Born on 16th May 1922 at Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.; Died: Killed in action on 12th May 1945 at Tarakan, North Borneo.; Memorial: in the Labuan War Cemetery, Tarakan, North Borneo; Askin register no.: 802

### Donald Mackintosh VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/donald-mackintosh/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 3rd Battalion. Seaforth Highlanders; Date of action: 11 April 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 8th June 1917.; Born: Born on 7th February 1896 at Glasgow.; Died: Killed in action on 11th April 1917 at Fampoux, France.; Memorial: at Browns Copse Cemetery, France; Askin register no.: 803
Citation digest (Askin): Lieutenant Mackintosh, during the initial attack was shot through the right leg. Although he was crippled by this injury, he continued forward with his men and captured the trench. In the trench, and after collecting soldiers from another company, who had been deprived of their leader, he drove back an enemy counter-attack. Wounded again and unable to stand, he continued to control the situation and with only 15 men left, he gave orders for his party to be ready to advance to the final objective. With great difficulty, he managed to get out of the trench, all the time encouraging his men to advance. He was again wounded, this time fatally

### Hector Lachlan Stewart Maclean VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/hector-lachlan-stewart-maclean/
Rank: Lieutenant Staff; Unit: Corps and Corps of Guides. Indian Army; Date of action: 17 August 1897; Conflict: Tirah Campaign; Gazette: London Gazetted on 9th November 1897 also on 15th January 1907.; Born: Born on 13th September 1870 at Bannu, North West Frontier, India.; Died: Killed in action on 17th August 1897 at Nawa Kili, in the Upper; Memorial: St Albans Church, Marden, Kent and in the Sanctum Crypt of St Luke's Church, Chelsea, London; Askin register no.: 804
Citation digest (Askin): During the fighting at Nawa Kili, in the Upper Swat of India on 17th August 1897 Lieutenant-Colonel RB Adams (reg No. 7) along with Lieutenant H L S Maclean, Lieutenant the Viscount Fincastle (reg No. 401) and five men of the Corps of Guides proceeded under, a very heavy and close fire, to rescue Lieutenant Greaves of the Lancashire Fusiliers, who was wounded and lying on the ground surrounded by enemy swordsmen. Whilst bringing Lieutenant Greaves to cover he was unfortunately killed after being struck by a bullet. The horses of Lieutenant Colonel Adams, Lieutenant Fincastle and two of the Guide's horses were shot and Lieutenant Maclean was mortally wounded. The report, following this action stated, that Lieutenant Maclean of the Indian Staff Corps for his gallant conduct would, had he lived, have been recommended for the Victoria Cross. (London Gazette, 9th November 1897). On 15th January 1907, (London Gazette) Lieutenant Maclean was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross. More to be added

### Herbert Taylor Macpherson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/herbert-taylor-macpherson/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 78th Regiment; Date of action: 25 September 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 18th June 1858.; Born: Born on 22nd January 1827 at Andersier, Inverness-shire, Scotland.; Died: Died on 20th October 1886 at Prome, Burma.; Memorial: Not known; Askin register no.: 814
Citation digest (Askin): Lieutenant McPherson set a fine example to his men, on 25th September 1857, at the Residency at Lucknow, India, during the period of the action, when, at bayonet point, they captured two brass 9-Pounder guns. ( More to Follow)

### Robert Mactier VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/robert-mactier/
Rank: Private; Unit: 23rd Battalion. * Australian Imperial Force; Date of action: 1 September 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 14th December 1918.; Born: Born on 17th May 1890 at Tatura, Victoria, Australia.; Died: Killed in action on the 1st September 1918 near Peronne, France.; Memorial: at Hem Farm Military Cemetery, France and on three the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia; Askin register no.: 818
Citation digest (Askin): On the morning of the 1st September, 1918, an attack was mounted on the village of Mont St Quentin, France, prior to the advance of Private Mactier's Battalion. It was vital that several enemy strong points, close to our lines, were cleared out. The bombing parties sent forward had failed in this and thus, the Battalion was pinned down. Single-handed, Private Mactier leapt from the trench, rushing past the block he closed on the Machine-Gun garrison, killed the eight-man crew with his revolver and threw the machine gun over the parapet. Rushing forward another 20 yards, he launched himself into another strong point, held by six of the enemy, all of whom surrendered. Going on through the trench to the next block, he disposed of another machine gun which and supplying devastating fire across the flank of the advancing troops. He was then killed by another machine gun from close range. His action enabled us Battalion to go on and capture Mont San Quentin

### Ambrose Madden VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/ambrose-madden/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 41st Regiment; Date of action: 26 October 1854; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February, 1857.; Born: Born in 1820 at Cork, Ireland.; Died: Died on 1st January 1863 at Jamaica.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 820
Citation digest (Askin): Sergeant Madden led a party of men of the 41st Regiment, on the 26th October 1854 at Little Inkerman, Crimea, to cut off and take prisoner, one Russian officer and 14 Privates. Three of the enemy being personally captured by the sergeant

### James Joseph Magennis VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-joseph-magennis/
Rank: Leading Seaman; Unit: Royal Navy; Date of action: 31 July 1945; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 13th November 1945.; Born: Born on 22nd October 1919 at Belfast, Ireland.; Died: Died on 12th February, 1986 at Halifax, Yorkshire.; Memorial: Mab Wood Crematorium, Shipley, Yorkshire; Askin register no.: 821
Citation digest (Askin): In the Johore Straits on 31st July 1945, Leading Seaman Magennis was a diver in the XE3, a midget submarine. H experienced great difficulty as he attached limpet mines to the. Atago class Japanese cruiser. The XE3 was jammed beneath the Cruiser and the driver's hatch was not able to open fully. Magennis squeezed himself through the narrow opening, and had to remove barnacles from the bottom of the Cruiser before he could attach the mines. It was tiring work as he had to attach them in pairs bypassing a line under the keel. He also was handicapped by a small leak of oxygen, causing bubbles to reach the surface. He completed the job, placing all mines in position, before returning to the submarine. On withdrawing, Lieutenant FRASER discovered that one of the limpet carriers could not be jettisoned. Leading Seaman Magennis, despite being exhausted, immediately volunteered to go out again and free it. It took seven minutes of nerve-racking work, but he managed to release it. He displayed great courage and showed no regard for his own safety

### Michael Magner * VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/michael-magner/
Rank: Drummer; Unit: 33rd Regiment; Date of action: 13 April 1868; Conflict: Abyssinian War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 28th July 1868.; Born: Born on 21st June 1840 at Fermanagh, Ireland.; Died: Died on 6th February 1897 at Melbourne, Australia.; Memorial: at Melbourne General Cemetery, Victoria, Australia; Askin register no.: 822
Citation digest (Askin): During the attack on Magdala, Abyssinia, on 31st July 1868. The leading column was stopped by obstacles at the gate. A few officers and men of the 33rd Regiment,along with an officer of the Royal Engineers, broke away. They climbed a cliff, reaching the defences and forced their way over a wall and scraped through a strong thorny fence. This action succeeded in drawing the defenders at the gate. Drummer Magner and Private Bergin, of the 33rd Regiment, showing conspicuous gallantry, rwere the first two men to enter Magdala

### Patrick Mahoney VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/patrick-mahoney/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 1st Madras Fusiliers; Date of action: 21 September 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 18th June 1858.; Born: Born in 1827 at Waterford, Ireland.; Died: Died on 30th October 1857 at Lucknow, India.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 823
Citation digest (Askin): For distinguished gallantry, on the 21st September 1857, whilst assisting in the capture of the Regimental Colours of the 1st Regiment Native, Infantry at Mungulwar, India

### John Keefer. 0 Mahony VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-keefer-0-mahony/
Rank: Major; Unit: Westminster Regiment. Canadian Infantry Corps; Date of action: 24 May 1944; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 13th July, 1944.; Born: Born on 30th June, 1911 at New Westminster, British Columbia,; Died: Died on the 15th December, 1990 at London, Ontario, Canada.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 824
Citation digest (Askin): On 24th May 1944, Major MAHONEY and his company were ordered to establish the initial bridgehead over the River Melfa, Italy. After this was accomplished, the company, in the face of very heavy enemy fire and attacks, held the position for five hours until they were reinforced by the remaining companies and supporting weapons. Major Mahoney had continued to direct the defence of the bridgehead even though he had been wounded, in the head and twice in the leg, earlier in the action. He refused all medical attention until the situation was established. He became a target of the enemy when they noted that he was the keystone to the defence

### William Job Maillard VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-job-maillard/
Rank: Surgeon; Unit: Royal Navy; Date of action: 6 September 1898; Conflict: Occupation of Crete; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 2nd December, 1898.; Born: Born on 10th March 1863 at Banwell, Axbridge, Somerset.; Died: Died on 10th September 1903 at Bournemouth, Hampshire.; Memorial: at Wimborne Cemetery, Dorset and at the Royal Naval Hospital, Haslar, Hampshire; Askin register no.: 825
Citation digest (Askin): On the 6th September 1898, during the landing of men from HMS Hazard, at Candia, Crete, Surgeon Maillard, having disembarked and reached a place of safety, returned through a hail of fire, to the boat. He endeavoured to bring to safety Ordinary Seaman Arthur Stroud, who fell wounded into the boat as the other men landed onshore. He failed to bring the wounded seaman in, only because the boat had been cut adrift and it was beyond his strength to lift Stroud, who was almost dead, from the unstable platform. Surgeon Maillard returned to his post unhurt, even though his clothes were riddled with bullet-holes

### Hugh Gordon Malcolm VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/hugh-gordon-malcolm/
Rank: Wing Commander; Unit: 18 Squadron. Royal Air Force; Date of action: 4 December 1942; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 27th April, 1943.; Born: Born on 2nd May 1917 at Broughty Ferry, Dundee, Scotland.; Died: Killed in action on 4th December 1942 attacking an enemy airfields; Memorial: at Beja War Cemetery, Tunisia; Askin register no.: 826
Citation digest (Askin): Wing Commander Malcolm commanded a squadron of light bombers in North Africa from November to December 1942. His skill and daring, in that office, was of the highest. On 17th November 1942, taking advantage of cloud cover set out to attack Bizerte. 20 miles from target the sky cleared. Wing Commander Malcolm carried on without fighter escort, knowing well the dangers. Despite strong opposition, all bombs fell on the airfield. As a result of bad weather conditions two of his own aircraft collided and another was lost to enemy fighters. Similarly, on the 27th November 1942 he again led an attack on the same airfield at low altitude. This time Bizerte met the attack with intense, accurate anti-aircraft fire. Nevertheless, after completing their attack, Wing Commander Malcolm led them back, again, and again, to attack the airfield with machine-gun fire.. On 4th December 1942, they were detailed to give close supporter the First Army by attacking a fighter airfield near Chouigui. There was no time to arrange a fighter escort so Malcolm decided to attack. They reached their target without incident and attacked it. They were intercepted by a strong force of enemy fighters, they fought back but lost all aircraft but his own. Finally, he too was shot down in flames

### John Grant Malcolmson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-grant-malcolmson/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Third Bombay Light Cavalry; Date of action: 8 February 1857; Conflict: Anglo-Persian War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 1st August 1860.; Born: Born on 9th February, 1835 at Muchrach, Inverness, Scotland.; Died: Died on 14th August 1902 at London.; Memorial: at Kensal Green Cemetery, London; Askin register no.: 827
Citation digest (Askin): At the Battle of Khoosh-ab, in Persia, during an attack on the enemy on the 8th February 1857, the Adjutant, Lieutenant Thomas Moore, (Reg. No.885) was most likely to have been the first man, by the length of a horse, into the attack. His horse, on leaping into the square fell dead, crushing its rider and breaking his sword, in the midst of the enemy. The Adjutant swiftly freed himself and attempted to fight his way out. He would have almost certainly lost his life if Lieutenant Malcolmson hadn't noticed his plight and fought his way to his Adjutant through a crowded enemy and rescued him. He gave Lieutenant Moore his stirrup and carried him through the midst of the battle to safety

### George Allen Maling VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/george-allen-maling/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Royal Army Medical Corps attached to 12th Battalion of the Rifle Brigade; Date of action: 25 September 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted 18th November, 1915.; Born: Born on 6th October 1888 at Sunderland, County Durham.; Died: Died on 9th July 1929 at Lee, London.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 828
Citation digest (Askin): During the heavy fighting near Fauquissart on the 25th September 1915, Lieutenant Maling worked continually with unceasing energy from 6:30am on the 25th September until 8am the following day. He collected and treated more than 300 wounded, all the time under heavy shell fire and in the open. At around 11am on the 25th September he was thrown down and stunned by the detonation of a large high explosive shell. This explosion wounded his assistant and killed several of the patients. Soon after the explosion of a second shell covered him and his instruments with debris. He continued alone with great zeal and courage

### Wilfred St Aubyn Malleson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/wilfred-st-aubyn-malleson/
Rank: Midshipman; Unit: Royal Navy; Date of action: 25 April 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 16th August, 1915.; Born: Born on 17th September 1896 at Kirkee, India.; Died: Died on 21st July, 1975 at St Clement's, Truro, Cornwall.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 829
Citation digest (Askin): While serving on board HMS River Clyde in the Dardanelles in 1914-15, during the landing of the Expedition Force, on V Beach, Cape Helles, on 25th April, 1915 Midshipman Malleson, assisting Commander Unwin, swam from lighter to lighter with a line after Midshipman Drewry had become too exhausted. He succeeded in the attempt. The line broke, however, and he made two further attempts but was unsuccessful

### Joseph Malone VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/joseph-malone/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 13th Light Dragoons; Date of action: 25 October 1854; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 25th September 1857.; Born: Born on 11th January 1833 at Eccles, Manchester, Lancashire.; Died: Died in Pinetown, Natal, South Africa on 28th June 1883.; Memorial: at Christ Church Cemetery, Pinetown, Natal, South Africa; Askin register no.: 830

### Ross, Lowis Mangles VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/ross-lowis-mangles/
Rank: Mr; Unit: Bengal Civil Service; Date of action: 30 July 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 6th July 1859.; Born: Born on 14th April 1833 at Calcutta, India.; Died: Died on 20th February 1905 at Pirbright, Surrey.; Memorial: at Brookwood Cemetery, Woking, and the Parish Church, Pirbright, Surrey; Askin register no.: 831
Citation digest (Askin): Mr Mangles, a civilian , had volunteered to serve with the detachments of the 10th and 37th Regiments along with native troops, under the command of Captain Dunbar, at the relief of Arrah, India, on the 13th July 1857. Although he, himself had been wounded previously, he dressed a soldiers wounds under extremely heavy fire, and then he carried the wounded soldier for several miles over swampy ground, getting him safely into a boat. Almost the whole detachment were killed or wounded

### William George Nicholas Manley VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-george-nicholas-manley/
Rank: Assistant Surgeon; Unit: Royal Regiment of Artillery; Date of action: 29 April 1864; Conflict: New Zealand Wars; Gazette: London Gazetted on 22nd September 1864.; Born: Born on the 17th December, 1831 at Dublin, Ireland.; Died: Died on 16th November 1901 at Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.; Memorial: at Cheltenham Cemetery; Askin register no.: 832
Citation digest (Askin): During the assault on the Rebel Pah, near Tauranga, New Zealand, Assistant Surgeon MANLEY, endeavouring to save the life of a Naval Officer, Commander Hay , and others, risked his own life. He had volunteered to go along with the storming party into the Pah, where he attended to that naval officer, who was carried away mortally wounded. Assistant Surgeon MANLEY then volunteered to return to see if he could find any more wounded personnel. He was one of the last officers to leave the Pah

### Edward Mannock VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/edward-mannock/
Rank: Major; Unit: 85 Squadron Royal Flying Corps (later TheRoyal Air Force.); Date of action: 17 June 1918 to 26 July 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted : 27th July 1900; Born: Born on: 24th May 1887 at Brighton, Sussex.; Died: Died on: 26th July 1918 near Lillers, France.; Memorial: Canterbury Cathedral; Mannock House, Military Road, Canterbury; Canterbury War Memorial and Arras Memorial, France. Memorial not recorded; Askin register no.: 833
Citation digest (Askin): On the 17th June 1918, from a height of 8000 feet, he attacked and destroyed a Halberstsdt aircraft near Armentieres; On the 7th July he attacked and destroyed a Died on Fokker machine near Doulieu, it crashe head on into the ground. Shortly after he engaged another Fokker, putting it into a spin and which it is believed crashed.; On the 14th July,near Merville, from 7,000 feet he attacked another Fokker causing it to crash also bringing down an enemy two-seater fighter; On the 19th July, again near Merville he shot down an Albatross two-seater with 80 rounds of ammunition.It went down in flames; On the 20th July 1918 he shot down a two-seater to the east of La Bassée followed an hour later by the shooting down of a Fokker biplane near Steenwercke from 8,000 feet; On the 22nd of July 1918 he shot down a German triplane from 10,000 feet. In the London Gazette of 3rd August 1918 the total was incorrectly given as 48: it should have read 41. On 27th to February 1900, north of Tugela, Natal, North Africa, the companies of the West Yorkshire Regiment met with severe shell and rifle fire on the northern slopes of Terrace Hill and their advance was temporarily checked. Captain Mansel-Jones, however, by a strong initiative and example restored confidence and in spite of his falling very seriously wounded, at the men took the whole ridge without further check

### Conwyn Mansel-Jones VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/conwyn-mansel-jones/
Rank: Captain; Unit: West Yorkshire Regiment; Date of action: 27 February 1900; Conflict: Second Boer War

### Leslie Thomas Manser VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/leslie-thomas-manser/
Rank: Flying Officer; Unit: 50 Squadron. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve; Date of action: 30 May 1942; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 23rd October, 1942.; Born: Born on 11th May 1922 at New Delhi, India.; Died: Died on 31st May 1942 when his aircraft crashed in flames in; Memorial: at Heverlee War Cemetery, Belgium and at Christ Church, Radlett, Hertfordshire; Askin register no.: 834
Citation digest (Askin): Flying Officer Manser was the captain of a Manchester bomber in a raid on Cologne on the night of May 30th, 1942. His aircraft was caught in Searchlights and subjected to heavy, accurate anti-aircraft fire as the aircraft approached it's target. The target was bombed from a height of 7000 ft. As they made for home the aircraft was still under heavy fire and had been seriously damaged. Flying Officer Manser descended to 1000 ft to take evasive action, to no avail. Captured in the searchlight they were continually hit by flak, wounding the rear-gunner. The cabin was filled with smoke and the port engine was giving trouble. Determined to save his aircraft, and crew, from falling into enemy hands, he took the aircraft up to 2000 ft and the port engine burst into flames. When he realised that a crash was inevitable, he gave the order to bale out. The Manchester aircraft, carrying Flying Officer Manser was seen, by the parachuting crew, to crash in flames

### Jack Foreman Mantle VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/jack-foreman-mantle/
Rank: Leading Seaman; Unit: Royal Navy; Date of action: 4 July 1940; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 3rd September, 1940.; Born: Born on 12th April 1917 at Wandsworth, London.; Died: Killed on 4th July 1940, during an air-raid on Portland, Dorset; Memorial: at Portman Royal Naval Cemetery, Dorset and on a plaque to HMS Foylebank in St Paul's Church, HMS Osprey, Portland, Dorset; Askin register no.: 835
Citation digest (Askin): During an air-raid on Portland, England, on 4th July 1940. Leading Seaman Mantle who was manning the starboard pom-pom gun of HMS Foylebank. Early in the action his left leg had been shattered by a bomb. Despite the fact that he'd been wounded again many times, he remained at the gun. When the ship's power failed, he trained and fired the gun, by handgear only, until he fell by his gun and died

### William Mariner VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-mariner/
Rank: Private; Unit: 2nd Battalion. King's Royal Rifle Corps; Date of action: 22 May 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 23rd June, 1915.; Born: Born on the 29th May, 1882 at 12, Wellington Street, Chorley,; Died: Killed in action on 1st July 1916 in France.; Memorial: on Theipval Memorial, France; Askin register no.: 836
Citation digest (Askin): Taking advantage of a violent thunderstorm, on the 22nd and May 1915 near Canbrai, France, Private Mariner left his trench and creeping through German wire entanglements, reached an enemy gun emplacement. This gun had been thwarting his company's progress. Climbing on top of a German Parapet he threw a bomb under the emplacement's roof and waited for a quarter of an hour before throwing another bomb. He returned to his own trench, after waiting for the guns to fire on their entanglements of wire. He had been all alone for an hour and a half

### Percival Scrope Marling VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/percival-scrope-marling/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 3rd Battalion. King's Royal Rifle Corps, attached to the Mounted Infantry; Date of action: 13 March 1884; Conflict: Sudan Campaign; Gazette: London Gazetted on 21st May 1884.; Born: Born on 6th March 1861 at King's Stanley, Stroud, Gloucestershire.; Died: Died on 29th May 1936 at Stanley Park, Stroud, Gloucestershire.; Memorial: at Stanley Park, also at Great Rissington Church, Gloucestershire and on the memorial to the King's Royal Rifles in Winchester Cathedral; Askin register no.: 837
Citation digest (Askin): At the Battle of Tamai , in the Sudan, on 13th March 1884, Lieutenant MARLING risked his life in order to save the life of Private Morley of the Royal Sussex Regiment, who had been shot. The private was lifted and placed in front of Lieutenant MARLING, on his horse, but he fell off immediately. Dismounting the lieutenant gave up his horse to carry Private Morley to a place of safety. All the time the enemy were pressing close on to them

### James Marshall VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-marshall/
Rank: Acting Lieutenant Colonel; Unit: Irish Guards attached and comding 19th Battn.The Lancashire Fusiliers; Date of action: 4 November 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 13th February 1919; Born: Born on 12th June 1887 at Acock's Green, Birmingham.; Died: Died on 4th November 1918 at Catillon, France.; Memorial: at Ors Communal Cemetery France and the War Memorial, Old Harlow, Essex; Medal held by: the Guards Regimental HQ; Askin register no.: 838
Citation digest (Askin): On 4 November 1918 at the Sambre-Oise Canal, near Catillon, France, when a partly constructed bridge was badly damaged before the advanced troops of his battalion could cross, Lieutenant Colonel Marshall organised repair parties. The first party were soon killed or wounded, but the Colonel's personal example was such that more volunteers were instanly forthcoming. Under intense fire and with complete disregard of his own safety he stood on the bank encouraging his men and helping in the work. When the bridge was repaired he attempted to lead his men across, but was killed so doing

### William Thomas Marshall VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-thomas-marshall/
Rank: Quartermaster Sergeant; Unit: 19th Hussars; Date of action: 29 February 1884; Conflict: Sudan Campaign; Gazette: London Gazetted on 21st May 1884.; Born: Born on 5th December 1854 at Newark, Nottinghamshire.; Died: Died on 11th September 1920 at Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland.; Memorial: at Kirkcaldy Cemetery, Fife, Scotland; Askin register no.: 839
Citation digest (Askin): On 29 February 1884 at El Teb, Sudan, the Commanding Officer of the 18th Hussars was severely wounded, his horse was killed and he was on the ground surrounded by the enemy. Quartermaster Sergeant Marshall, who stayed behind with him, siezed his hand and dragged him through the enemy back to the regiment, saving him from certain death. More to be added

### Cyril Gordon Martin VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/cyril-gordon-martin/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 56th Field Company Royal Engineers; Date of action: 12 March 1915; Conflict: First World War; Born: Born on 19th December 1891 at Foochow, China.; Died: Died on 14th August 1980 at Woolwich in London.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 840
Citation digest (Askin): A section of the enemy trenches was holding up the advance at Spanbroek, Belgian, on 12th March 1915. Lieutenant Martin volunteered to lead a bombing party against the trench. He was wounded before the actual start of the attack, but ignoring this, he continued to lead the attack which was completely successful. They held the trench against several counter-attacks for two-and-half hours. Then a general withdrawal order was given. Not until then did they return to their own lines

### Horace Robert Martineau VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/horace-robert-martineau/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: Protectorate Regiment. * South African Forces; Date of action: 26 December 1899; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 6th July 1900.; Born: Born on 31st October 1874 at Bayswater, London.; Died: Died on 8th April 1916 at Dunedin, New Zealand.; Askin register no.: 841
Citation digest (Askin): During the theaction at Game Tree, near Mafeking, South Africa, on the 26th December, 1899, the order to retire had been given. Sergeant MARTINEAU stopped to rescue Corporal Le Camp, who had been struck down adjacent to the Boer trenches. Somehow he managed to half carry and half drag his wounded comrade to a bush approximately 150 yards from the enemy trenches. During this rescue, the sergeant was wounded in the side, but, in spite of this he continued to dress and bandage the wounds of the corporal. He then assisted the wounded man to retire, during which they came under very heavy fire and the sergeant was again wounded. The second wound, and the supporting of his colleague, caused him to be completely exhausted and he dropped to the ground unable to proceed any further. Altogether he received three wounds, one of which meant that his leg would need amputation More to add

### Arthur Martin-Leake VC and Bar — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/arthur-martin-leake/
Rank: Surgeon Captain; Unit: South African Constabulary then Royal Army Medical Corps attached 5th Field Ambulance; Date of action: 8 February 1902; 29 October 1914 to 8 November 1914; Conflict: Second Boer War; First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 13th May 1902, the Bar being Gazetted 18th; Born: Born on 4th April 1874 at Standen, Ware, Hertfordshire.; Died: Died on 22nd June 1953 at Ware, Hertfordshire.; Memorial: on his grave in High Cross Churchyard, Ware, and on a plaque in St Mary's Church, High Cross, Ware, Hertfordshire; Askin register no.: 727
Citation digest (Askin): On 8th February 1902 at Vlakfontein, South Africa, Surgeon Captain Martin-Leake went within 100 yards, under a very heavy enemy fire, to apply dressings to a wounded man. He was then shot whilst attending to a wounded officer. He would not give up until he was thoroughly exhausted and other wounded men had been attended to. Between the period, 29th October to 8th November 1914, near Zonnebeke, Belgium, Lieutenant Martin-Leake rescued a large number of wounded men who were lying within close proximity to the enemy trenches. He showed conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in performing these actions whilst exposed to extremely heavy enemy fire

### Richard George Masters VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/richard-george-masters/
Rank: Private; Unit: Royal Army Service Corps; Date of action: 9 April 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 8th May 1918.; Born: Born on 30th March 1877 at Southport, Lancashire.; Died: Died on 4th April 1963 at Southport, Lancashire..; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 842
Citation digest (Askin): The communications had been cut and the wounded could not be evacuated because of an enemy attack. Reports had come that the road was impassable, in spite of this, Private Master's, who was attached to the *141st Field Ambulance, volunteered to try and get through. With the greatest of difficulties he managed to succeed by clearing the road of all kind of debris. Throughout the whole of the afternoon he continued to make journey after journey over the road, which was subjected persistently to shell and machine-gun fire. On one occasion, he was bombed my aeroplane. Private Masters was able to help evacuate the majority of the wounded from the area. His car was the only one that managed to get through during this particular phase

### James Edward Ignatius Masterson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-edward-ignatius-masterson/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 1st Battalion, Devonshire Regiment; Date of action: 6 January 1900; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 4th June 1901..; Died: Died on 24th December 1935 at Waterlooville, Hampshire.; Memorial: on a tablet in Exeter Cathedral; Askin register no.: 843
Citation digest (Askin): Lieutenant MASTERSON was commanding one of three companies of the Devonshire Regiment, at Wagon Hill, Ladysmith, South Africa, on 6th January 1900. They, under his command, charged a ridge and captured a position held by the Boers. All three companies were exposed to a devastating fire from both the Right and Left Front. Lieutenant MASTERSON took a message to the Imperial Light Horse, who were holding a position on the ridge some hundred yards to the rear, instructing them to fire on the left front in an endeavour to check the enemy's fire. Whilst taking the message, across an open and exposed space of 100 yards, and swept by an incessant crossfire, causing him to be badly wounded in both thighs, he still managed to crawl and deliver the message, falling exhausted into the trench of the Imperial Light Horse. His heroism, was almost certainly, the reason for many lives being saved

### Francis Cornwallis Maude VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/francis-cornwallis-maude/
Rank: Captain; Unit: Royal Artillery; Date of action: 25 September 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 18th June 1858.; Born: Born on 28th October 1828 at London.; Died: Died on 19th October 1900 at Windsor, Berkshire.; Memorial: St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle; Askin register no.: 844
Citation digest (Askin): At Lucknow, India,on 25th September 1857, Captain MAUDE bore down the enemy's desperate opposition. The enemy flanked the road, under the cover of long grass. A heavy and murderous fire was directed on the column from a double storied house and from loopholes in the surrounding garden walls. Also fire from two guns that were raking the road from the right flank and another from the front. Steadily and with cheerful encouragement he pushed his men on, although it cost him the loss of one third of his artillerymen. The army could not have advanced without the coolness and nerve shown by Captain MAUDE, who was fully aware of the dangers of his undertaken task

### Frederick Francis Maude VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/frederick-francis-maude/
Rank: Bt/ Lieutenant Colonel; Unit: Third Regiment; Date of action: 5 September 1855; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February, 1857.; Born: Born on 20th December, 1821 at Lisnadill, County Armagh, Ireland.; Died: Died on 20th June 1897 at Torquay, Devon.; Memorial: at Brompton Cemetery, London; Askin register no.: 845
Citation digest (Askin): Lieutenant Colonel MAUDE was in charge of the covering and ladder party. during the assault on the Redan at Sebastopol, in the Crimea, on the 5th September 1855. With only a party of nine or ten men, they, having entered the Redan, then held the position. Lieutenant Colonel MAUDE refused to retire until all hopes of any support had faded, in spite of the fact that he had been dangerously wounded

### Thomas Harold Broadbent Maufe VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/thomas-harold-broadbent-maufe/
Rank: Second Lieutenant; Unit: 124th Siege Battery. Royal Garrison Artillery; Date of action: 4 June 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 2nd August 1917.; Born: Born on 6th May 1898 at Ilkley, Yorkshire.; Died: Died on 20th March 1942 at Ilkley, Yorkshire.; Memorial: at Ilkley Cemetery, Yorkshire; Askin register no.: 846
Citation digest (Askin): Second Lieutenant Maufe, acting entirely on his own initiative, repaired, unaided, the communication line between the forward and rear positions, all the time and being under intense artillery fire, thus allowing his battery to begin firing on the enemy immediately. Second Lieutenant Maufe also extinguished a fire, that was started by an explosion in an advanced ammunition dump, thus averting what would have been a catastrophic occurrence. He took this risk, regardless his own safety, in the knowledge of the danger he ran from the effects of the gas shells stored in the dump. By his prompt action and with complete disregard for his own personal safety he set an exceptional example to all ranks

### Francis Aylmer Maxwell VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/francis-aylmer-maxwell/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Indian Staff Corps attached to Roberts' Light Horse; Date of action: 31 March 1900; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 8th March 1901.; Born: Born on 7th September 1871 at Guildford Surrey; Died: Killed in action on 21st of September 1917 near, Ypres, Belgium.; Memorial: at Ypres Reservoir Cemetery, Belgium and in St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh; Askin register no.: 847
Citation digest (Askin): Lieutenant MAXWELL was one of three officers who showed great gallantry and disregard of danger in carrying out the saving of the guns of that battery at Korn Spruit, South Africa, on 31st March 1900. Lieutenant MAXWELL went out on five occasions, and along with Captain Humphreys and some artillerymen brought in two guns and three limbers, one of which they dragged in by hand. He also went out with Captain Humphreys and Lieutenants Stirling in an attempt to rescue the last gun. He remained there until the last gun was abandoned. Additional information:. Brigadier-General Maxwell was a Companion of the Order of the Star of India, he also held the Distinguished Service Order and Bar. In 1911 he was Military Secretary to Lord Hardinge, in 1916 he commanded the 12th Battalion,the Middlesex Regiment followed by the command of the 27th Infantry Brigade until his death in 1917

### Joseph Maxwell VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/joseph-maxwell/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 18th Battalion. * Australian Imperial Force; Date of action: 3 October 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 6th January 1919.; Born: Born on 10th February 1896 at Forest Lodge, Sydney, Australia.; Died: Died on 6th July 1967 at Sydney, Australia.; Memorial: Eastern Suburbs Crematorium, Sydney, and on the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia; Askin register no.: 848
Citation digest (Askin): The company commander had been severely wounded early in the advance at Beaurevoir-Fonsomme, north of St Quentin, France, 3rd October 1918. Lieutenant MAXWELL immediately took command. On two occasions, advancing alone through heavy wire entanglements, he killed and took a number of the enemy prisoners and captured a machine-gun. Later he liberated his men from an engagement with a strong party of Germans. He set a fine example of personal bravery throughout the day

### Henry May VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/henry-may/
Rank: Private; Unit: 1st Battalion. The Cameronians; Date of action: 22 October 1914; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 19th April 1915.; Born: Born on 2nd September 1885 at Glasgow, Scotland.; Died: Died on 26th July 1941 at Niddrie, Scotland.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 849
Citation digest (Askin): Private May showed most conspicuous bravery on 22nd October 1914 near La Boutillerie, France, when he voluntarily attempted to rescue, under extremely heavy fire, a wounded man who unfortunately was killed before he could save him. On the same day he carried a wounded officer a distance of 300 yards. to a place of safety, all the time being exposed to severe enemy fire

### Leslie Cecil Maygar VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/leslie-cecil-maygar/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 5th Victorian Mounted Rifles. Australian Forces; Date of action: 23 November 1901; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 11th February 1902.; Born: Born on the 26th May, 1872 at Deene Station, Milmore, Victoria,; Memorial: at Beersheba War Cemetery, Palestine and on the Australian War Memorial at Canberra, Australia; Askin register no.: 850
Citation digest (Askin): Private May showed most conspicuous bravery on 22nd October 1914 near La Boutillerie, France, when he voluntarily attempted to rescue, under extremely heavy fire, a wounded man who unfortunately was killed before he could save him. On the same day he carried a wounded officer a distance of 300 yards. to a place of safety, all the time being exposed to severe enemy fire

### Arthur Mayo VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/arthur-mayo/
Rank: Midshipman; Unit: Indian Navy; Date of action: 22 November 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 25th February 1862.; Born: Born on 18th May, 1840 at Oxford.; Died: Died on 18th May 1920 at Boscombe, Hampshire.; Memorial: at Boscombe Cemetery, Hampshire; Askin register no.: 851
Citation digest (Askin): Midshipman MAYO led a charge, under extremely heavy fire, that had been ordered, of the Indian Naval Brigade against two 6-pounder guns, that were being manned effectively by the mutineers at Dacca, India, on 22nd November 1857. During the advance , he was nearly 20 yards in front of the remainder of the Brigade. He was 17 years of age

### Tom Fletcher Mayson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/tom-fletcher-mayson/
Rank: Lance-Sergeant; Unit: 1st/4th Battalion. King's Own Regiment; Date of action: 31 July 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 14th September, 1917.; Born: Born on 3rd November, 1893 at Silecroft, Cumberland.; Died: Died on 21st February 1958 at Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire.; Memorial: at St Mary's Churchyard, Whicham, and in St Mary's Church, Whicham, Cumberland. Also at The Priory, Lancaster; Askin register no.: 852
Citation digest (Askin): Lance Sergeant Mayson, when his platoon was delayed by fire from a machine-gun, at Wieltje, Belgium, on the 31st July 1917, not waiting for instructions, he immediately made for the machine gun, putting it out of action, with bombs, and wounding four of the crew. The remaining three of the crew fled the scene, closely pursued by Sergeant MAYO, to a dug out, where he killed them. He later tackled another machine-gun, whilst clearing up a strong point, killing six of the crew. He took charge of an isolated post during an enemy counter attack, holding it successfully until his ammunition was exhausted and he was ordered to withdraw

### John Mcaulay VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-mcaulay/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 1st Battalion, Scots Guards; Date of action: 27 November 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 11th January 1918.; Born: Born on 27th December, 1888 at Kinghorn, Fife, Scotland.; Died: Died on 14th January, 1956 at Glasgow.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 764
Citation digest (Askin): Sergeant McAulay assumed command of his company on 27th November 1917, when all his officers had become casualties. Under heavy shell and machine-gun fire, the company attacked, held and consolidated the objectives gained. Reorganising the company,cheering and encouraging his men on, Sergeant Macaulay, under heavy fire at close quarters, showed great disregard for danger. A counter attack, which developed on his exposed left flank, was repulsed successfully by skilful use of the machine guns, aided by his men they caused heavy enemy casualties. Sergeant McAulay carried his Commander, Lieutenant Kincaird, who was mortally wounded, under extremely heavy fire, for 500 yards to a place of safety

### William Mcbean VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-mcbean/
Rank: Lieutent/Adjutant; Unit: 93rd Regiment (Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders) VC London Gazetted on 24th December 1858; Date of action: 11 March 1858; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Born: Born on: 1st January 1818 at Inverness, Scotland.; Died: Died on: 23rd June 1878 at Shooter's Hill, London.; Memorial: Edinburgh (Grave); Askin register no.: 765
Citation digest (Askin): On 11 March 1858 at Lucknow, India, Lieutenant McBean killed 11 of the enemy with his own hand in the main breach of the Begum Bagh

### Robert Mcbeath VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/robert-mcbeath/
Rank: Lance-Corporal; Unit: 1st/5th Battalion. Seaforth Highlanders; Date of action: 20 November 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 11th January 1918.; Born: Born on the 22nd December, 1897 at:Kinlochbervie, Laing, Sutherland,; Died: Died on 9th October 1922 at Vancouver in Canada.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 766
Citation digest (Askin): To the west of Canbrai, France, on 20th November 1917, the advance was checked by a nest of machine guns resulting in heavy casualties. Lance-Corporal McBeath moved off alone, after volunteering to deal with this situation,: armed with a Lewis gun and a revolver. Discovering that several other machine guns were also in action, with the assistance of a tank he attacked them driving the Gunners to ground in a deep dug- out. Lance-Corporal McBeath rushed in after them shooting the first man he saw. He then forced the remainder out, capturing three officers and 30 men

### Lawrence Dominic Mccarthy VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/lawrence-dominic-mccarthy/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 16th Battalion * Australian Imperial Force; Date of action: 23 August 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 14th December, 1918.; Born: Born on 21st January 1892 at York, Western Australia.; Died: Died on 25th May 1975 at Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia.; Memorial: Springvale Crematorium, Melbourne and on the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia; Askin register no.: 767
Citation digest (Askin): On the morning of 23rd August 1918, near Madam Wood, to the east of Vermandovillers, France, the battalion having achieved its objective without serious opposition, met opposition on its left flank from well-placed machine guns. Realising the situation, Lieutenant McCarthy led the engagement on the nearest machine-gun post, but the attacking troops still failed to get forward. Lieutenant: McCarthy left his men to continue their fire whilst he, with two others, crossing quickly over open ground came upon the block. Having outdistanced the other two, despite serious opposition, he alone captured the gun and continued to fight his way along the trench, inflicting extremely heavy casualties and capturing three more guns. He was 700 yards away from his original starting-point and was joined by one of his men. Together they bombed up the trench until they met up with another adjoining unit. Lieutenant McCarthy during this advance had killed 20 of the enemy single-handed, captured five machine guns and taken 50 prisoners. His action saved a critical situation, thus preventing many casualties. It was partly because of his determination, that the final objective was taken

### Charles Mccorrie* VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/charles-mccorrie/
Rank: Private; Unit: 57th Regiment (later The Middlesex Regiment -- Duke of Cambridge's Own); Date of action: 23 June 1855; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February 1857.; Born: Born in 1830 at Killeard, Co. Antrim, Ireland; Died: Died on 8th April 1857 at Malta.; Askin register no.: 768
Citation digest (Askin): On 23 June 1855 in the Crimea, Private McCorrie threw over the parapet, a live shell which had been thrown from the enemy's battery

### John Frederick Mccrea VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-frederick-mccrea/
Rank: Surgeon; Unit: 1st Cape Mounted Yeomanry. South African Forces; Date of action: 14 January 1881; Conflict: Basuto War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 28th June 1881.; Born: Born on 2nd April 1854 at St Peter's Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands.; Died: Died on 16th July 1894 Kokstad, East Griqualand. South Africa.; Memorial: at Kokstad Cemetery, East Griqualand, South Africa; Askin register no.: 769
Citation digest (Askin): At Tweefontein in Basutoland, South Africa on the 14th in January 1881 a fierce enemy attack had the burghers driven back, 16 of them being killed and 21 wounded. Being the only doctor present and himself wounded in the breastbone which he attended to himself, Surgeon McRae took the casualties into shelter, continuing to attend to their wounded throughout the day. There is no doubt that the suffering would have been greater and an increased loss of life had it not been for the devotion to duty of Surgeon McRae

### James McCudden VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-mccudden/
Rank: Temp. Captain; Unit: No. 56 Squadron RFC; Date of action: August 1917 to March 1918; Conflict: First World War

### John Thomas Byrford Mccudden VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-thomas-byrford-mccudden/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 56 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps. (General List); Gazette: London Gazetted on 2nd April, 1918.; Born: Born on 28th March 1895 at Gillingham, Kent.; Died: Killed on 9th July 1918 at Marquise, France whilst leaving to; Memorial: at Wavans British Cemetery, France, also at Sheerness Parish Church and on the War Memorial at Gillingham, Kent; Askin register no.: 770
Citation digest (Askin): From August 1917 to March 1918, whilst on aerial patrols, Captain McCudden showed great devotion to duty by his perseverance and conspicuous bravery. He exercised his most exceptional skills not only in the way he attacked, destroying the enemy, but in the protection of the newer members of his flight, this way ensuring minimal casualties. He had disposed of 57 enemy aircraft by March 1918, some of them single-handed, others by leading his patrols into action. On 16th February 1918, during the morning patrol, he brought down three two-seater aircraft and on his second patrol accanted for a fourth

### John Mcdermond VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-mcdermond/
Rank: Private; Unit: 47th Regiment; Date of action: 5 November 1854; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February, 1857.; Born: Born in 1832 at Clackmannan, Scotland.; Died: Died on 22nd July 1868 in Glasgow.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 771
Citation digest (Askin): At the Battle of Inkerman in the Crimea, on 5th November 1854, Private McDermond rushed to the rescue of Colonel Haly of the 17th Regiment who was lying wounded and surrounded by Russians. Private McDermond killed the man who had wounded the Colonel and thus saved the officers life

### Henry Mcdonald VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/henry-mcdonald/
Rank: Colour Sergeant; Unit: Corps of Royal Engineers; Date of action: 19 April 1855; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 2ndJune 1858.; Born: Born on 28th May 1823 at Inverness, Scotland.; Died: Died on 15th February, 1893 at Glasgow.; Memorial: on Western Necropolis, Glasgow; Askin register no.: 772

### William Fraser Mcdonell VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-fraser-mcdonell/
Rank: Mr; Unit: Bengal Civil Service; Date of action: 30 July 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 17th February, 1860. Time; Born: Born on 17th December 1829 at Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.; Died: Died on 31st July 1894 at Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.; Memorial: at St Peter's Churchyard, Leckhampton, Cheltenham; Askin register no.: 773
Citation digest (Askin): During the retreat from Arrah, India, on 30th July 1857, Mr McDonell, along with 35 soldiers, were hoping to escape in a boat, but the rebels had removed the oars and tied the rudder to the side of the boat. Climbing out of the boat, under unceasing fire from the rebels, Mr McDonell, with extreme difficulty, managed to cut through the cord or ropes securing the rudder. Then guiding the boat himself, aided by a light breeze, crossed the river to safety

### John Mcdougall VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-mcdougall/
Rank: Private; Unit: 44th Regiment; Date of action: 21 August 1860; Conflict: Third China War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 13th August, 1861.; Born: Born in 1840 at Old Town, Edinburgh, Scotland.; Died: Died on 10th March 1869 at Edinburgh, Scotland.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 774
Citation digest (Askin): At the Taku Forts in China, on 21st August 1860, Private McDougall along with his officer, Lieutenant Rogers (reg No. 1078) and an officer of the 67th Regiment, Lieutenant Lenon (reg No. 737), displayed great gallantry by entering the North Taku Fort by a small opening in the parapet, after swimming across the ditches. They were the first of the English to be established on the walls of the fort. Lieutenant Rogers was the first through followed next by Private Mc Dougall, then Lieutenant Lenon

### Stanley Robert Mcdougall VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/stanley-robert-mcdougall/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 47th Battalion. * Australian Imperial Force; Date of action: 28 March 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 3rd May 1918.; Born: Born on 23rd July, 1890 Recherche, Tasmania.; Died: Died on 7th July 1968 at Hobart, Tasmania.; Memorial: Northwood Crematorium, Mitchell, Tasmania and on the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia; Askin register no.: 775
Citation digest (Askin): At Dernancourt, France, on 28th March 1918, an enemy attack succeeded in securing a foothold in the Allied line. Sergeant McDougall, single-handed, charged the second wave, killing seven of the enemy and capturing a machine gun which he used on the attacking force, routing them and causing many casualties. When his ammunition ran out, he siezed a bayonet and charged on again, killing three men and an officer. He killed several more of the enemy, using a Lewis gun, causing 33 prisoners to be captured. Through his prompt action, the enemy advance was stopped, thus saving the line

### William Frederick Mcfadzean VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-frederick-mcfadzean/
Rank: Private; Unit: 14th Battalion. Royal Irish Rifles; Date of action: 1 July 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 8th June 1917.; Born: Born on 9th October 1895 at Lurgan, County Armagh, Ireland.; Died: Killed in action on 1st July 1916, by Thiepval Wood, France.; Memorial: on Thiepval Memorial, France, and at Newtonbeda Presbyterian Church, Belfast, Northern Ireland; Askin register no.: 777

### Samuel Mcgaw VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/samuel-mcgaw/
Rank: Lance-Sergeant; Unit: 42nd Regiment; Date of action: 21 January 1874; Conflict: First Ashanti Expedition; Gazette: London Gazetted on 28th March, 1874.; Born: Born in 1838 at Kirkmichael, Ayrshire, Scotland.; Memorial: in English Cemetery, Kyrenia, Cyprus; Askin register no.: 778
Citation digest (Askin): During the Ashanti War at the Battle of Amoaful, West Africa, on 21st January 1874, Lance- Sergeant McGaw led his section through the bush in a most outstanding manner, continuing to do so throughout the day, in spite of wounds received early in the action

### Lewis Mcgee VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/lewis-mcgee/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 14th Battalion * Australian Imperial Force; Date of action: 4 October 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th November, 1917.; Born: Born on 13th May 1888 at Ross, Tasmania.; Died: Killed in action 13th October 1917 at Passchendaele, Belgium.; Memorial: at Tyne Cot Cemetery, Passchendaele, Belgium and on the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia; Askin register no.: 779
Citation digest (Askin): To the east of Ypres, Belgium, on the 4th October 1917, Sergeant McGee's Platoon was stopped by machine gun fire from a pill box, and they were suffering badly. Armed with only a revolver, the sergeant rushed at the post, shooting some members of the crew, capturing the remainder. This enabled the advance to continue. Sergeant McGee reorganised what was left of his platoon, doing outstanding work whilst consolidating his position. The success of the operation was largely due to Sergeant McGee's coolness and bravery

### John Mcgovern VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-mcgovern/
Rank: Private; Unit: 1st Bengal Fusiliers; Date of action: 23 June 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 18th June, 1859.; Born: Born on 16th May 1825 at Temple Port, County Covan, Ireland.; Died: Died on the 22nd November, 1888 at Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 780
Citation digest (Askin): At Delhi, in India, on 23rd June 1857, Private McGovern showed conspicuous gallantry throughout the whole of these operations. He carried a wounded comrade, under very severe enemy fire, and at the risk of his own life, safely into the camp. More to add

### David Stewart Mcgregor VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/david-stewart-mcgregor/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 6th Battalion. Royal Scots* Also 29th Battalion; Date of action: 22 October 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 14th December, 1918.; Died: Killed in action on the 22nd October, 1918 at Hoogemolen, Belgium.; Memorial: at Staceghem Communal Cemetery, Belgium; Askin register no.: 781
Citation digest (Askin): At Hoogemolen, Belgium, on the 22nd October 1918, Lieutenant MacGregor was in command of a section of machine guns attached to the right flank of the assaulting Battalion. He concealed his gun's, on a limber, under the bank of a sunken road, but immediately the troops advanced they were subjected to enfilade fire from enemy machine guns. He realised that he could not get the guns carried forward without some delay. He ordered the teams to take a safer route, whilst he lay flat on the limber. The driver then galloped forward, for about 600 yards, under extremely heavy machine-gun fire. The driver, the horses and the limber were all hit. Lieutenant MacGregor succeeded, after getting the guns into action, in effectively subduing the enemy fire, allowing the advance to continue. In order to direct the fire of his gun's, he continually exposed himself, to the enemy. He worked like this for about an hour, until he was killed

### John Mcgregor VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-mcgregor/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles. 1st Central Ontario Regiment. Canadian Expeditionary Force; Date of action: 29 September 1918 to 3 October 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 6th January, 1919.; Born: Born 1st February 1889 at Cawdor, Nairn, Scotland.; Died: Died on 9th June 1952 at Powell River, British Columbia, Canada.; Memorial: at Cranberry Lake Cemetery, Powell's River, British Columbia. Canada; Askin register no.: 782
Citation digest (Askin): Between 29th September and the 3rd October 1918 near Cambrai in France, Captain MacGregor led his company under continuous heavy fire. Although he was wounded, he located and terminated the action of the enemy machine-guns which were preventing Allied progress. He killed four men and took eight prisoners. He reorganised his company and continued the advance under heavy fire and against stubborn resistance. Later, after personally making a daylight reconnaissance under extremely heavy fire, he consolidated his company in Neuville St. Remy thus assisting the advance forward and into Tilloy

### Roderick Mcgregor VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/roderick-mcgregor/
Rank: Private; Unit: 1st Battalion. Prince Consort's Own Rifle Brigade; Date of action: July 1855; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February, 1857.; Born: Born in 1824 at Inverness, Scotland.; Died: Died on 10th August 1888 at Buntoit, Urquhart, Inverness-shire,; Memorial: on the Rifle Brigade Memorial, Winchester Cathedral; Askin register no.: 783
Citation digest (Askin): At the Quarries, in the Crimea, on 22nd April 1855, whilst fetching water from a well situated in front of the trench, a bandsman was killed. Determined to drive away the Russian Riflemen from the pits that they occupied, several men rushed out. Private McGregor and two others were first on the scene and drove the Russians out, killing some. Three months later, in July, Private McGregor, as a sharpshooter, was in the advance trenches before Sebastopol. Under heavy fire he traversed an open space, then taking cover under a rock, he dislodged two Russians that were occupying a rifle pit

### Louis Mcguffie VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/louis-mcguffie/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 1st/5th Battalion. King's Own Scottish Borderers; Date of action: 28 September 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 14th December, 1918.; Born: Born on 15th March 1893 at Wigtown, Scotland.; Died: Killed in action on 4th October, 1980 at Wyteschaete, Belgium.; Memorial: at Zandvoorde British Cemetery, Belgium; Askin register no.: 784
Citation digest (Askin): During an advance near Wytschaete, Belgium, on 28th September 1918, Sergeant McGuffie single-handed, searched many dug-outs and took several prisoners. In the operations that followed he dealt similarly with many more dug-outs, resulting in one officer and 25 other ranks surrendering to him. Whilst consolidating the first objective, he pursued and returned with several of the enemy who had slipped away. Some British troops were being led away as prisoners by the enemy and Private McGuffie was significant in their rescue. Later in the day, whilst in command of a platoon, he took many more prisoners

### James Mcguire VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-mcguire/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 1st Bengal Fusiliers; Date of action: 14 September 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th December, 1858.; Born: Born in 1827 at Enniskillen, Ireland.; Died: Died on 22nd December 1862 at Londonderry, Ireland.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 785
Citation digest (Askin): When the troops were waiting at the Kabul Gate at Delhi, in India, on 14th September 1857, Reserve ammunition was being carried on to the ramparts to be placed in a small magazine. Before it could be safely stored, three boxes exploded and two boxes were set on fire by enemy shot. Sergeant McGuire and Drummer Ryan (reg No. 1095) of the ammunition guard, being aware of the danger of the fire spreading, seized the two burning boxes, then threw them over the ramparts into the canal. This courageous action saved many lives

### Patrick Mchale VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/patrick-mchale/
Rank: Private; Unit: 1st Battalion. 5th Regiment; Date of action: 2 October 1857, 22 December 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 19th June 1860.; Born: Born in 1826 at Killala, County Mayo, Ireland.; Died: Died on 26th October 1866 at Shorncliff, Kent.; Memorial: at Shorncliff Militia Cemetery, Kent; Askin register no.: 786
Citation digest (Askin): At Lucknow, India, on 2nd October 1857, Private McHale was the first man at the capture of one of the guns at the Cawnpore Battery. On 22nd December, he was the first to take possession of one of the guns which had sent several rounds of grape shot through his company. Private McHale was the first to meet the enemy on every occasion of attack, causing so much consternation by the boldness of his attack on each occasion that those who followed him had little to do. His continual bravery and daring made him a legend among his comrades

### Hugh Mcinnes VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/hugh-mcinnes/
Rank: Gunner; Unit: Bengal Artillery; Date of action: 14 November 1857 to 22 November 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th December 1858.; Born: Born in October 1815 at Anderston, Glasgow.; Died: Died on 7th December, 1879 at Glasgow.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 787
Citation digest (Askin): During the period 14th and the 22nd November 1857, Gunner McInnes showed the most conspicuous gallantry at the time of the Relief of Lucknow, India. He was elected to receive the Victoria Cross under Rule 13 of the Royal Warrant of 1856

### George Imlach Mcintosh VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/george-imlach-mcintosh/
Rank: Private; Unit: 1st/ 6th Battalion. Gordon Highlanders; Date of action: 31 July 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 6th September, 1917.; Born: Born on 24th April 1897 at Buckie, Banff, Scotland.; Died: Died on 20th June 1968 at Aberdeen, Scotland.; Memorial: at new cemetery, Buckie, Banff, Scotland; Askin register no.: 788
Citation digest (Askin): During the consolidation of a position at Ypres, Belgium on 31st July 1917, Private McIntosh's company came under close range machine-gun fire. Private McIntosh immediately rushed to the emplacement of the gun, threw in a Mills hand-grenade, which killed two of the crew and wounded a third. On entering the dug-out he came across two light machine guns, which he carried back to the company. His action enabled the consolidation to proceed owing to his realisation of the position, the speed at which he reacted and his courage

### Hugh Mciver VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/hugh-mciver/
Rank: Private; Unit: Royal Scots; Date of action: 23 August 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th December, 1858.; Born: Born 21st June 1890 at Linwood, Kilbarchan, Renfrewshire, Scotland.; Died: Killed in action on 2nd September, 1918.; Memorial: at Vraucourt Copse Cemetery, France. Memorial on grave at Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire, Scotland; Askin register no.: 791
Citation digest (Askin): For acting with most conspicuous bravery and devotion whilst employed as a runner on 23rd August 1918, to the east of Courcelles-de-Comte, France. He carried messages regardless of his own safety. He followed an enemy scout into a machine-gun post, and single-handed, having killed six of the garrison, captured 20 more prisoners along with two machine guns. This action enabled the company to further advance unimpeded. At a later time, at great personal risk, he succeeded in stopping the deadly fire from a British tank which had been incorrectly directed at very close range. This very gallant action, without doubt, saved many unnecessary British soldiers from death. Private McKay showed great personal gallantry on 16th November 1857, at Lucknow, India, by capturing the enemy's Colour at the Secundra Bagh, after an extremely tenacious resistance. At the capture of Shah Nujjiff, he was severely wounded

### Ian John Mckay VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/ian-john-mckay/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 3rd Battalion. Parachute Regiment; Date of action: 12 June 1982; Conflict: Falklands War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 11th October 1982.; Born: Born on 7th May 1953 at Wortley, Sheffield, Yorkshire.; Died: Killed in action at Mount Longdon, Falkland Islands.; Memorial: at Aldershot Military Cemetery, Hampshire; Askin register no.: 793
Citation digest (Askin): During the war on the Falkland Islands on 12th June 1982, Sergeant McKay, his commander having been wounded in the leg, was in command of the platoon. Heavy enemy fire kept them pinned down and several of his men had been either killed or wounded. Realising that something must be done, Sergeant McKay took three men and, breaking cover, they charged the enemy. They were met by strong enemy fire, killing a private and wounding the corporal another private. Single-handed, disregarding his own safety, he charged the enemy position . Using grenades, he disposed of the enemy, but at the point of his success, he was killed. This gallant action allowed his beleaguered comrades to eradicate themselves from an extremely dangerous situation

### George Burdon Mckean VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/george-burdon-mckean/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 14th Canadian Infantry Battalion*. Canadian Expeditionary Force; Date of action: 27–28 April 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 28th June 1918.; Born: Born on 4th July 1888 at Willington, Bishop Auckland, Durham.; Died: Died on 28th November 1926 at Cuffley, Hertfordshire.; Memorial: at Brighton Extra Mural Cemetery, Brighton, Sussex and at the Canadian War Museum; Askin register no.: 795
Citation digest (Askin): Lieutenant Mckean's party, operating on the right flank, was held up by grenades and intense machine-gun fire from a Block in the communication trench. The block was well protected by barbed wire and a machine-gun, 30 yards to the rear. The Block should have been destroyed by a previous bombardment, but had been too close to our lines to have been engaged. Realising that the block must be destroyed if the operation was to be successful, Lieutenant McKean ran to the right flank of the Block, disregarding all danger, jumped over the Block, head first, right on top of the enemy. Whilst lying on top of one of the enemy, he was attacked by another, using a bayonet. Lieutenant McKean, shot his attacker, then shot the man lying beneath him who was struggling fiercely. He ran out of bombs and he sent back to the line for a new supply, during which time, he single-handedly engaged the enemy. With the fresh bombs, he attacked the second Block, killong two, capturing four and driving the remainder of the garrison, which included a machine gun, into a dug out. The dug-out, its occupants and the guns were destroyed. If this position hadn't been captured, the raiding party would have been exposed to a dangerous enfilade fire, thus due to his action, many lives had been saved

### James Mckechnie VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-mckechnie/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: Scots Fusilier Guards; Date of action: 20 September 1854; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February, 1857.; Born: Born in June 1826 at High Church, Paisley, Scotland.; Died: Died on 5th July 1886 at Glasgow, Scotland.; Memorial: on the Eastern Necropolis, Gallowgate, Glasgow, Scotland; Askin register no.: 796
Citation digest (Askin): At the Battle of Alma, in the Crimea, on 20th September 1854, shot and shell from the batteries firing from the front of the battalion, threw them temporally into disarray causing the formation to be one of a triangle with the apex pointing at the enemy. Captain Robert Lindsay was waving the Queen's Colour, which contained 20 bullet holes through its silk and its pole had been smashed. Holding up his rifle, Sergeant McKECHNIE charged towards the colour, shouting, "By the centre, Scots, by the centre, look to the Colours and march by them." Sergeant McKECHNIE was wounded in the ankle

### Edward Mckenna VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/edward-mckenna/
Rank: Colour-Sergeant; Unit: 65th Regiment; Date of action: 7 September 1863; Conflict: New Zealand Wars; Gazette: London Gazetted on 16th January, 1864.; Born: Born on 15th February 1827 at Leeds, Yorkshire.; Died: Died on 8th June 1908 at Palmerston North, New Zealand.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 797
Citation digest (Askin): Near Cameron Town, in New Zealand, on 7th September 1863, Colour -Sergeant McKenna took charge of a small force, consisting of, two sergeants, one bugler and 35 men, after both the Officers, Captain Smith and Lieutenant Butler had been shot. Heavily outnumbered, they charged through the enemy position, losing one man killed and another missing. His coolness and dauntless courage more than validated the confidence that his men, who had come under his command so swiftly, placed in him

### Albert Edward Mckenzie VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/albert-edward-mckenzie/
Rank: Able Seaman; Unit: Royal Navy; Date of action: 22–23 April 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 23rd July, 1918.; Born: Born on 23rd October, 1898 at Bermondsey, London.; Died: Died on 3rd November 1918 at Southwark, London.; Memorial: at Forest Hill Road Cemetery, Camberwell, London; Askin register no.: 798
Citation digest (Askin): On 22nd/23rd April, 1918 at Zeebrugge, Belgium, Able Seaman Mckenzie was a member of a storming party on the night of the operation. He landed with his machine gun in the face of great difficulties, advancing down the Mole with his commanding officer * who with most of his party was killed. The seaman accounted for several of the enemy running for shelter to a destroyer alongside the Mole, and was severely wounded whilst working his gun in an exposed position

### Hugh Mckenzie VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/hugh-mckenzie/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 7th Company. Canadian Machine-Gun Corps. Canadian Expeditionary Force; Date of action: 30 October 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 13th February, 1918.; Born: Born on 5th December 1885 at Inverness, Scotland.; Died: Killed in action on 30th October, 1917 at Passchendaele, Belgium.; Memorial: Menin Gate Memorial, Belgium; Askin register no.: 799
Citation digest (Askin): At Meetscheele, near Passchendaele, Belgium, Lieutenant McKenzie when in charge of four machine guns accompanying the Infantry in an attack, seeing that all the officers and most of the NCOs had become casualties and the men were hesitating before a nest of enemy machine guns which were inflicting severe casualties, from their position on commanding ground. Handing over his command to an NCO, he rallied the Infantry into attack, capturing the strong point. Discovering that the position, a pill-box, was sweeping the ground by machine-gun fire, and dominating everything before it, Lieutenant MCKenzie reconnoitred and detailed a frontal and flanking attack and captured the pillbox. Whilst leading the frontal attack he was killed

### James Mckenzie VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-mckenzie/
Rank: Private; Unit: 2nd Battalion. Scots Guards; Date of action: 19 December 1914; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 18th February, 1915.; Born: Born 2nd April, 1889 at West Glen, New Abbey, Kirkcudbright, Scotland.; Died: Killed in action on 19th December 1914 at Rouges Bancs, France.; Memorial: Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium and a tablet at Trogneer Parish Church, Maxwelltown, Dumfries, also a portrait of Private McKenzie was hung at his old school,; Askin register no.: 800
Citation digest (Askin): A stretcher party, had been forced to abandon an attempt to rescue a wounded man at Rouges Bancs, on 19th December 1914. Private McKenzie under extremely heavy fire, went out and rescued the man from where he lay, in front of the German trenches. Later on the same day, whilst carrying out the same kind of rescue, Private McKenzie was killed

### John Mckenzie VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-mckenzie/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 2nd Battalion. Seaforth Highlanders; Date of action: 6 June 1900; Conflict: Third Ashanti Expedition; Gazette: London Gazetted on 15th January 1901.; Born: Born on 22nd November, 1870 at Contin, Ross-shire, Scotland.; Died: Killed in action on 17th May 1915 near Cuinchy, France.; Memorial: in the Guards Cemetery, Windy Corner, Cuinchy, France; Askin register no.: 801
Citation digest (Askin): On 6th June 1900 at Dompoassi, in Ashanti, Africa, Sergeant McKENZIE volunteered to clear the stockades of the enemy, even though he was wounded, after operating two Maxim guns. Showing great gallantry and leading the charge himself, they drove the enemy headlong into the bush

### Alan Arnett Mcleod VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/alan-arnett-mcleod/
Rank: Second Lieutenant; Unit: 2 Squadron. Royal Flying Corps; Date of action: 27 March 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 18th June 1858.; Born: Born on 20th April 1899 at Stonewell, Winnipeg, Canada.; Died: Died on the 6th November 1918 at Winnipeg, Canada.; Memorial: at Kildonan Cemetery, Winnipeg, Canada. Memorial not known; Askin register no.: 805
Citation digest (Askin): Whilst flying an FK8 over Albert, France, on the 27th March, 1918, along with his observer, Second Lieutenant McLeod attacked and destroyed an enemy triplane and was immediately engaged by eight more, two of which were taken on and destroyed. The petrol tank of their aircaft was hit and burst into flames severely wounding both pilot and observer. Second Lieutenant Macleod side-slipped the aircraft steeply, trying extremely hard to keep the flames away from his observer. The plane eventually crashed in No-Man's-Land and, without considering his own injuries, he rescued his observer from the wreckage. He then carried him, under heavy fire from the enemy, to a reasonable place safety: where he collapsed from exhaustion. McMANUS, Peter. (reg No. 806). Private. 1st Battalion. 5th Regiment. * At Lucknow, India,on 26th September 1857, a party of men were shut up in a house and besieged by Sepoy rebels. Private McManus stayed outside the house until he was wounded, then under the cover of a pillar, kept aiming fire at the Sepoys, preventing them from rushing the House. Along with Private John Ryan, of the 1st Madras Fusiliers**, Private McManus rushed into the street, took Captain Arnold from the dhooly and took him back to the House, all the time under heavy fire, from which Captain Arnold was wounded again. Fusiliers

### Peter McManus VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/peter-mcmanus/
Rank: Private; Unit: 5th Regiment of Foot; Date of action: 26 September 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny

### Valentine Munbee Mcmaster VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/valentine-munbee-mcmaster/
Rank: Assistant Surgeon; Unit: 78th Regiment; Date of action: 25 September 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 18th June 1858.; Born: Born on the 16th May, 1834 at Trichinopoly, India.; Died: Died on 22nd January 1872 and Belfast, Ireland.; Memorial: at City Cemetery, Belfast and at Londonderry Cathedral, Ireland; Askin register no.: 807
Citation digest (Askin): Surgeon McMaster showed exceptional bravery during the Relief of Lucknow, India on 25th September 1857. Whilst attending to and bringing in wounded, he continually exposed himself to enemy gunfire

### Eric Archibald Mcnair VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/eric-archibald-mcnair/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 9th Service Battalion Royal Sussex Regiment; Date of action: 14 February 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 30th March, 1916.; Born: Born on 16th June 1894 at Calcutta, India.; Died: Died on 12th August 1918 at Genoa Base Hospital, Genoa, Italy.; Memorial: at Staglieno Cemetery, Italy and on the Royal Sussex Regiment Memorial in Winchester Cathedral; Askin register no.: 808
Citation digest (Askin): Lieutenant McNair, on Valentine's Day, 14th February 1916 at Hooge, Belgium, along with several men, of two platoons, were hurled into the air when an enemy mine exploded, burying many of the men and equipment. Thoroughly shaken, he took control and organised a party with a machine gun to cover the edge of the Crater. They opened rapid fire on a strong body of advancing enemy, killing many and driving the remainder back. The lieutenant then ran back for reinforcements, sending for bombs and ammunition and equipment to replace the equipment that had been buried. He ran across open ground under heavy fire, because the communication trench was blocked, then led the reinforcements back the same way

### William McNally VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-mcnally/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: Green Howards; Date of action: 27 October 1918; Conflict: First World War

### Frank Hubert Mcnamara VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/frank-hubert-mcnamara/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 1 Squadron Australian Flying Corps; Date of action: 20 March 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 8th June 1917.; Born: Born on 4th April, 1894 at Waranga, Rushworth, Victoria, Australia.; Died: Died on 2nd November 1961 at Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire.; Memorial: the Priory, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire and on the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia; Askin register no.: 810
Citation digest (Askin): During an aerial bomb attack on an enemy construction train, one of our pilots had to make a forced landing behind enemy lines. Lieutenant McNAMARA seeing his predicament, and noticing the enemy cavalry advancing on him, landed his aircraft, under extremely heavy fire from rifles, and being wounded in the thigh, managed to land his aircraft within 200 yards of the grounded machine. The pilot ran and climbed into Lieutenant McNamara's aircraft. Because of his wounded leg, he was unable to keep the aircraft straight, in its attempt to rise, and it turned over. Quickly extricating themselves from the aircraft, they set fire to it and ran for the damaged aircraft, which they managed to get started. Lieutenant McNAMARA, in spite of his wounded leg, succeeded in flying the machine 70 miles back to his airfield

### John Mcnamara VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-mcnamara/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 9th Battalion. East Surrey Regiment; Date of action: 3 September 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 15th November 1918.; Born: Born on 28th October 1887 at Walton-le-Dale, Lancashire.; Died: Killed in action on 16th October 1918 near Solesmes, France.; Memorial: at Romeres Communal Cemetery, France; Askin register no.: 811
Citation digest (Askin): Whilst operating a telephone, in an enemy trench that had been occupied by his battalion, Corporal McNAMARA was aware that an enemy counter-attack was gaining ground. Taking a revolver from a wounded officer, he used it most effectively. He seized a Lewis gun and put it into action until it jammed. He was now alone in the post. Destroying his telephone, he joined the nearest post and once more showed outstanding courage and initiative in the use of a Lewis gun, until the arrival of reinforcements. There is no doubt, that due to his courage and determination, the other positions were able to hold

### John Carstairs Mcneill VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-carstairs-mcneill/
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel; Unit: 107th Regiment *. Bengal Infantry; Date of action: 30 March 1864; Conflict: New Zealand Wars; Gazette: London Gazetted on 16th August 1864.; Born: Born on 29th March 1831 at Colonsay, Argyllshire, Scotland.; Died: Died on 25th May 1904 at London.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 812
Citation digest (Askin): On 30th March 1864, Colonel McNEILL, along with two Privates, Vosper and Gibson of the Colonial Defence Force, were proceeding to Te Amawutu, New Zealand. When returning from there, the officer saw a body of the enemy in front, about a mile from Ohampu. He sent Private Gibson back to bring up the Infantry, whilst he and Private Vosper made their way leisurely to the top of the rise, in order to get a better view of the enemy. About 50 natives, who had been hiding in the bush, suddenly attacked them. Their only chance of escape was to ride as fast as they could, but as they turned to gallop, Private Vosper's horse fell and he was thrown. The natives rushed forward, and noticing that Vosper was no longer behind him, Lieutenant Colonel McNeil returned and caught his horse and helped him to mount. The enemy were extremely close and firing at them, but they managed to escape by galloping away

### Frederick Mcness VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/frederick-mcness/
Rank: Lance-Sergeant; Unit: 1st Battalion. Scots Guards; Date of action: 15 September 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th October 1916.; Born: Born on 22nd January, 1892 at Bramley, near Leeds, Yorkshire.; Died: Died on 4th May 1956 at Bournemouth, Hampshire.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 813
Citation digest (Askin): Close to Ginchy, France, during a period of severe fighting on the 15th December, 1916, Lance Sergeant McNess, dashed forward leading his men under heavy shell and machine-gun fire. When they reached the first line of enemy trenches it was discovered that the left flank was exposed, enabling the enemy to bomb down the trench. The sergeant led a counter-attack and was severely wounded in the neck and jaw but he didn't give up. He continued to encourage his men, and after a establishing a block, continued to throw bombs until he was weak from loss of blood

### Stewart Mcpherson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/stewart-mcpherson/
Rank: Colour-Sergeant; Unit: 78th Regiment; Date of action: 26 September 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 12th April 1859.; Born: Born on: ? 1822 at Colross, Dunfermline, Scotland.; Died: Died on: 7th December 1892 at Colross, Dunfermline, Scotland.; Memorial: Not known; Askin register no.: 815
Citation digest (Askin): On 26 September 1857 in the Residency at Lucknow, India, Colour Sergeant McPherson rescued, under very heavy fire and at great personal risk, a wounded private of his company, who was lying in a most exposed position. The colour-sergeant was distinguished on for his coolness and gallantry in action

### James Mcphie VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-mcphie/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 416th (Edinburgh) Field Company. Royal Engineers; Date of action: 14 October 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 31st January 1919.; Born: Born on 18th December 1894 at Edinburgh, Scotland.; Died: Killed in action on 14th October 1918 at Aubencheul - au-Bac,; Memorial: at Naves Communal Cemetery, France (extension); Askin register no.: 816
Citation digest (Askin): Corporal McPhie, along with a party of Sappers were ,at dawn on 14th October 1918 at the Canal de la Sensee, France, repairing a cork-float bridge, which had begun to sink and a breakaway as soon as the Infantry began to cross it. The corporal jumped into the water and tried desperately to hold the cork and timber together. Finding it impossible, he swam back to get materials to repair it. Although it was then daylight and the bridge was harangued by a close fire, Corporal McPhie led his men to the bridge. He was shot, killing him almost immediately

### Bernard Mcquirt VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/bernard-mcquirt/
Rank: Private; Unit: 95th Regiment; Date of action: 6 January 1858; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 11th November 1859.; Born: Born in 1829 at Donaclony, Lurgan, County Armagh, Ireland; Died: Died on 5th October 1888 at either County Down or County Armagh,; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 817
Citation digest (Askin): Private McQuirt was very seriously wounded during hand-to-hand combat with three of the enemy. He killed one and wounded another. Private McQuirt carried the wounds from five sabre cuts and a musket shop. This action took place on the 6th January 1858 at the capture of Rowa, India

### Allastair Malcolm Cluny Mcready-Diarmid VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/allastair-malcolm-cluny-mcready-diarmid/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 17th (Service) Battalion Middlesex Regiment (Duke of Cambridge's Own); Date of action: 30 November 1917 to 1 December 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 15th March, 1918.; Born: Born on 21st March 1888 at Southgate, London.; Died: Died on 1st December, 1917 at Moeuvres, France. (killed in action).; Memorial: Cambrai Memorial, France; Askin register no.: 327
Citation digest (Askin): On 30th November/1st December, 1917 at the Moeuvres Sector, France, when the enemy penetrated into our position, and the situation was extremely critical, Captain McCready-Diarmid led his company through a heavy barrage and immediately engaged the enemy and drove them back at least 300 yards, causing numerous casualties and taking 27 prisoners. The following day the enemy again attacked and drove back another company which had lost all its officers. The captain called for volunteers, and leading the attack, again drove them back. It was entirely due to his marvellous throwing of bombs that the ground has regained, but he was eventually killed by a bomb. He was formerly known as Arthur Malcolm Cluney McCready

### William Mcwheeney VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-mcwheeney/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 44th Regiment; Date of action: 20 October 1854; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February 1857.; Born: Born in 1837 at Bangor, County Down, Ireland.; Died: Died on the 17th May 1866 at Dover, Kent.; Memorial: at St James' Cemetery, Dover, Kent; Askin register no.: 819
Citation digest (Askin): At the commencement of the siege, Sergeant McWheeney volunteered as a sharpshooter and was put in charge of a party of his regiment. He was always active and vigilant. On 20th October 1854, in the Crimea, when one of his men, Private Keane, was severely wounded on the Woronzoff Road, at that time the sharpshooters were being repulsed from the Quarries by far heavier numbers. The sergeant returned and brought the man to safety, all the time under extremely heavy fire. Similarly, on 5th December 1854, he saved the life of Corporal Courtney. The corporal was one of the sharp shooters and was severely wounded in the head. Sergeant McWheeney brought him out from the heavy fire, dug a hole with his bayonet, and the two men sheltered there until nightfall, when they made their escape

### Samuel Meekosha VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/samuel-meekosha/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 1st/6th Battalion. West Yorkshire Regiment; Date of action: 19 November 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 22nd January 1916.; Born: Born on 16th September, 1893 at Leeds, Yorkshire.; Died: Died on 8th December 1950 at Blackwood, Monmouthshire.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 853
Citation digest (Askin): Corporal Meekosha, a member of a platoon of 20 NCOs and men, who were holding a trench that had been isolated, near the Yser, in France on 19th November 1915. Six of the platoon were killed and seven wounded during a heavy bombardment by the Germans, while all the remainder of the platoon were more or less buried. When the remaining senior NCOs were either killed or wounded, Corporal Meekosha took command and immediately sent for assistance by a runner. A minimum of 10 more shells landed within 20 yards of him, but in spite of this, he continued to try and rescue the wounded and buried men by digging them out in full view of the enemy and within close proximity to the German trenches. * This bravery resulted in the saving of at least four lives, thanks to Corporal Meekosha's great courage and his sheer determination

### John Meikle VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-meikle/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 4th Battalion. Seaforth Highlanders; Date of action: 20 July 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 16th September, 1918.; Born: Born on 11th September 1898 at Kirkintilloch, Dumbartonshire,; Died: Killed in action on 20th July 1918 at Marfaux, France.; Memorial: at Marfaux British Cemetery, France and in Station Square, Dingwall, Scotland; Askin register no.: 854
Citation digest (Askin): Sergeant MEIKLE armed only with a stick and revolver, single-handedly rushed forward putting a machine gun, which had been preventing the advance of his company, out of action. A little later, he seized a rifle and bayonet from a fallen soldier then charged on another machine-gun post. He was almost on the enemy machine gun when he was killed instantly, but his action enabled two others, who had followed him to put the gun out of action

### Matthew Fontaine Maury Meiklejohn VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/matthew-fontaine-maury-meiklejohn/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 2nd Battalion. Gordon Highlanders; Date of action: 21 October 1899; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 20th July 1900.; Born: Born on 27th November, 1870 at Clapham, London.; Died: Died on 4th July, 1913 at the Middlesex Hospital, the result of; Memorial: at Brookwood Cemetery, Woking, Surrey; Askin register no.: 855
Citation digest (Askin): At the Battle of Elandslaagte, South Africa on 21st October 1899, after the main position, occupied by the Boers, had been taken, some soldiers of the Gordon Highlanders were exposed to a heavy crossfire as they were about to advance. Having lost their leaders, they began to waver under the onslaught. Captain MEIKLEJOHN rushed to the front of the body of men and encouraged the men to follow him and he led them against the enemy's position. Here he fell with four severe wounds

### Edward Noel Mellish VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/edward-noel-mellish/
Rank: Chaplain; Unit: A Captain, The Reverend. Army Chaplains Department; Date of action: 27–29 March 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 20th April, 1916.; Born: Born on 24th December, 1880 at Barnet, Hertfordshire.; Died: Died on 8th July 1962 at South Petherton, Somerset.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 856
Citation digest (Askin): On three consecutive days, the 27th to 29th March 1916, during the heavy fighting at St Eloi, Belgium, Captain, the Reverend, MELLISH, went to-and-fro continuously between the original trenches and the captured enemy trenches, attending to and rescuing wounded men. The first day, from an area swept by machine-gun fire, he rescued 10 severely wounded men. Although his battalion was relieved on the second day, he returned and rescued 12 more of the wounded. Taking charge of a group of volunteers, on the third day, he again returned to the trenches in order to rescue the remaining wounded. This excellent work was done voluntarily and was far outside the sphere of his normal duties

### Charles John Melliss VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/charles-john-melliss/
Rank: Captain; Unit: Indian Staff Corps attached to the West African Force; Date of action: 30 September 1900; Conflict: Third Ashanti Expedition; Gazette: London Gazetted on 15th January 1901.; Born: Born on 12th September 1862 at Mhow, India.; Died: Died on 6th June 1936 at Camberley, Surrey.; Memorial: on the grave at St Peter's churchyard, Frimley, Surrey, and in the Sanctum Crypt of St Luke's Church, Chelsea, London; Askin register no.: 857
Citation digest (Askin): Having gathered a party of stray men, and any others he could, together, after noting that the enemy were in great numbers, Captain Melliss led them in a charge into the bush and right into the heart of the enemy. This action was at Obassa on 30th September 1900, during the 1900 Ashanti Campaign. During the attack he was wounded in hand-to-hand fighting. But the charge of Captain Melliss and his men, accompanied by a charge by the Sikhs, caused much panic amongst the enemy

### Teignmouth Melvill VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/teignmouth-melvill/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 1st Battalion 24th Regiment; Date of action: 22 January 1879; Conflict: Anglo-Zulu War; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 2nd May, 1878 and 15th January, 1907 *; Born: Born on 8th September 1842 at London.; Died: Died at the hands of the Zulu at Buffalo River, Zululand.; Memorial: on Fugitive's Drift, Natal, South Africa, also an inscription on the Colour Pike the 24th Regiment and at St Winnow's Church, Cornwall; Askin register no.: 858
Citation digest (Askin): After the Zulu massacre at Isandhlwana, South Africa, Lieutenant Melvill made gallant effort to save the Regimental Colours. He and Lieutenant Coghill, who had tried to help, were pursued by Zulu warriors and they experienced great difficulty trying to escape across the swollen River Buffalo. The two officers* were overtaken by the Zulus and after a short but gallant struggle the two officers were overpowered and killed. The Regimental Colour, which had gone drifting downstream during the struggle, was retrieved from the River Buffalo 10 days later. two men lived, they would surely have been awarded the Victoria Cross. This was confirmed on 15th January 1907 when it was awarded to both men posthumously

### Charles Melvin VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/charles-melvin/
Rank: Private; Unit: 2nd Battalion The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders); Date of action: 21 April 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th Nov 1917; Born: Born on 2nd May 1895 at Boddin Graig, Montrose, Angus, Scotland.; Died: Died on17th July 1941 at Kirriemuir, Scotland.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 859
Citation digest (Askin): On 21st April 1917 at Istabulat, Mesopotamia, Private Melvin's company were waiting for reinforcements before attacking a front- line trench, but he rushed on by himself over ground swept by rifle and machine-gun fire. On reaching the trench and having killed one or two of the enemy, he jumped into it and attacked the rest with his bayonet. Most of the enemy then fled but not before Private Melvin had killed two more and disarmed eight unwounded and one wounded. He bound up the wounded man and took him and his other prisoners back to an officer before reporting back to his platoon sergeant

### William Merrifield VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-merrifield/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 1st Battalion. Central Ontario Regiment Canadian Expeditionary Force; Date of action: 1 October 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 6th January 1919.; Born: Born on 9th October 1890 at Brentwood, Essex.; Died: Died on 8th August 1943 at Toronto, Canada.; Memorial: at West Korah Cemetery , Sault State, Marie, Ontario, Canada; Askin register no.: 860
Citation digest (Askin): Sergeant Merrifield, single-handedly attack two enemy machine gun emplacements on the 1st October 1918 at Abancourt, France, which were preventing his platoon's advance. Quickly making his way from one shell-hole to another he killed the crew of the first post, getting wounded in the process. In spite of his wounds he went on to attack the second machine-gun, killing the crew with a bomb. Until he was severely wounded, he continued to lead his platoon refusing to be evacuated

### Charles Cecil Ingersoll Merritt VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/charles-cecil-ingersoll-merritt/
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel; Unit: The South Saskatchewan Regiment Canadian Infantry Corps; Date of action: 19 August 1942; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 2nd October 1942; Born: Born on: Vancouver, Canada on the 10th November 1908; Died: Died on: July 2000. (Reported Daily Telegraph 18th July 2000); Memorial: (Not yet established.); Askin register no.: 861
Citation digest (Askin): On 19th August 1942 at Dieppe, France, Lieutenant Colonel Merritt's unit had to advance across a bridge swept by heavy machine-gun, mortar and artillery fire. The first parties had mostly been destroyed but the Colonel rushed forward and personally led the survivors of at least four parties, in turn, across the bridge, then led them in successful attacks on German pill-boxes. Although twice wounded he continued to direct the unit's operations and having collected bren and tommy guns, prepared a defensive position to cover the withdrawal from the beach

### William Henry Metcalf VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-henry-metcalf/
Rank: Lance-Corporal; Unit: 16th Battalion Manitoba Regiment. CEF. (Canadian Scottish); Date of action: 2 September 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 15th November 1918; Born: Born on: 29th January 1885 at Waige, Walsh County, Maine, USA.; Died: Died on: 8th August 1968 at Lewiston, Maine, USA; Memorial: Buried at Bayside Cemetery, Eastport, Maine. USA; Askin register no.: 862
Citation digest (Askin): On 2 September 1918 at Arras, France, when the right flank of the battalion was held up, Lance-Corporal Metcalf rushed forward under intense machine-gun fire to a passing tank and with his signal flag walked in front of the tank directing it along the trench in a perfect hail of bullets and bombs. The machine-gun strong-point was overcome, very heavy casualties were inflicted and a critical situation was relieved. Later, although wounded, Corporal Metcalf continued to advance until ordered to get into a shell hole and have his wounds dressed

### Godfrey Meynell VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/godfrey-meynell/
Rank: Captain; Unit: Corps of Guides, 12th Frontier Force Regiment, Indian Army; Date of action: 29 September 1935; Conflict: Second Mohmand Campaign; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th December 1935.; Born: Born on 30th May 1904 at Meynell Langley, Derbyshire.; Died: Died on 29th September, 1935 at Mohmand, North West Frontier,; Memorial: Guides Cemetery, Mardan, India. Also in Kirk Langley Church and the Sanctum Crypt in St Luke's Church, Chelsea, London; Askin register no.: 863
Citation digest (Askin): In the final phase of an attack on 29th September, 1935 on the North West Frontier, India, Captain Meynell, seeking information regarding the forward troops, found them engaged against an enemy vastly superior in numbers. Taking immediate command, Captain Meynell, with two Lewis guns and about 30 men maintained a heavy and accurate fire on the advancing enemy.The enemy's overwhelming numbers nevertheless succeeded in reaching the position and putting the Lewis gun out of action. In the hand to hand battle which foillowed, Captain Meynell was mortally wounded. However, the heavy casualties inflicted on the enemy prevented them from exploiting their success

### Rawdon Hume Middleton VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/rawdon-hume-middleton/
Rank: Flight Sergeant; Unit: Royal Australian Air Force; Gazette: London Gazetted 15th January 1943.; Born: Born on 22nd July 1916 at Waverley, New South Wales, Australia.; Died: Died on the 29th November, 1942 after his plane crashed in the; Memorial: St John's Churchyard, Mildenhall, Suffolk also on the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia; Askin register no.: 864
Citation digest (Askin): Flight Sergeant Middleton, as captain of a Stirling bomber which had been damaged by anti-aircraft fire during a raid on Turin, Italy, on the night of the 28th/29th November, 1942. Sergeant Middleton's right eye was severely damaged and the second pilot and wireless operator were both wounded when a shell exploded in the cockpit. Although he aircraft had been severely damaged by anti-aircraft fire, the bombs were released over the target. The aircraft managed to fly over the Alps with difficulty when making for home and had insufficient fuel for the whole journey. Nearing the English coast Flight Sergeant Middleton ordered the rest of the crew to bale out. Then, to avoid further civilian casualties, he crashed the plane into the sea

### Ron Middleton VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/ron-middleton/
Rank: Flight Sergeant; Unit: No. 149 Squadron RAF; Date of action: 28 November 1942; Conflict: Second World War

### Anthony Cecil Capel Miers VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/anthony-cecil-capel-miers/
Rank: Commander; Unit: Royal Navy; Date of action: 4–5 March 1942; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 7th July 1942.; Born: Born on 11th November, 1906 at Birchwood, Inverness, Scotland.; Died: Died on 30th June, 1985 at Inverness, Scotland.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 865
Citation digest (Askin): Commander Miers, in command of HM Submarine Torbay, knowing full well the hazards involved, followed an enemy convoy into the harbour at Corfu. Inside the harbour, his batteries had to be rechar0000ged on the surface on a bright moonlit night, within the range of the enemy guns. Unable to detect the enemy in the darkness, he waited several hours until he was able to attack in full daylight. After his torpedoes had been released he came under a very heavy counter attack, having to withdraw along a narrow channel being hunted by anti-submarine craft and air patrols. The enemy, the Italians, aware that the only way the Torbay could escape was through this long narrow channel searcxhwed for her. She survived many depth charge attacks before she managed to reach the Aegean Sea and safety

### Sir John Penistone Milbanke VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/sir-john-penistone-milbanke/
Rank: Lieutenant (later Lieutenant Colonel); Unit: 10th Hussars (Prince of Wales Own Royal); Date of action: 5 January 1900; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 6th July 1900.; Born: Born on 9th October 1872 at 30, Eccleston St. London. SW.; Died: Died on 21st August 1915 at Suvla, Gallipoli.; Askin register no.: 866
Citation digest (Askin): On 5th January 1900 near Colesberg, South Africa, during a reconnaissance, Lieutenant Milbanke, when retiring under fire, with a small patrol, rode back to help one of his men whose horse was exhausted. Notwithstanding the fact that he was severely wounded in the thigh, the lieutenant took the man up on his own horse under very heavy fire and got him safely back to camp

### Francis George Miles VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/francis-george-miles/
Rank: Private; Unit: 1st/5th Battalion. Gloucester Regiment; Date of action: 23 October 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 6th January 1919.; Born: Born on 9th July 1896 at Clearwell, Gloucestershire.; Died: Died on 8th November 1961 at Clearwell, Gloucestershire.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 867
Citation digest (Askin): Private Miles, single-handedly and on his own initiative made his way forward under extremely heavy fire, locating a machine-gun and putting it out of action after shooting the gunner. On sighting another gun close by, he moved forward again, this time shooting the gunner and capturing its crew of eight. Standing up, he signalled his company, who had been acting on his intelligence and had captured 16 guns, an enemy officer and 50 of his men. The machine-guns had pinned down his company at Boisde L'Eveque, France, 23rd October 1918

### Duncan Millar* VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/duncan-millar/
Rank: Private; Unit: 42nd Regiment; Date of action: 15 January 1859; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 13th June 1859.; Born: Born on 19th June 1824 at Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland.; Died: Died on 7th July 1881 in Glasgow, Scotland.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 868
Citation digest (Askin): The fighting was extremely severe on 15th January 1859 at Maylah Ghat, India, where a few men of the 42nd Regiment were in close combat with a great number of the enemy. Some of their party suffered from sword wounds. The officer in charge of the party was severely wounded and its colour sergeant killed. Privates Millar and Cook, showing great coolness and discipline, went to the front immediately and took a pronounced part in the direction of their company, to the admiration of all there

### Frederick Miller VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/frederick-miller/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Royal Artillery; Date of action: 5 November 1854; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 6th May, 1859.; Born: Born on 10th November 1831 at Radway under Edge Hill, Warwickshire.; Died: Died on 17th February 1874 at Cape Town, South Africa.; Memorial: the form of Obelisk the graveyard of Radley Parish Church, Warwickshire; Askin register no.: 869
Citation digest (Askin): Lieutenant Miller personally attacked three Russians on 5th November 1854 at the Battle of Inkerman in the Crimea. With the Gunners of his battery, he prevented the enemy from damaging the guns which they had surrounded. Earlier, part of an English infantry regiment had retired through the battery in the face of this body of Russian soldiers

### James Miller VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-miller/
Rank: Conductor; Unit: Bengal Ordnance Depot; Date of action: 28 October 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 25th February, 1862.; Born: Born in 1820 at Glasgow.; Died: Died on 12th June 1892 at Simla, India.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 870
Citation digest (Askin): At great personal risk on the 28th October 1857, he went to the assistance of Lieutenant Glubb of the 38th Regiment of the Bengal Native Infantry, who was wounded, and carried him out of the action. Conductor Miller was subsequently wounded himself. The attack was against rebels who had taken up their position in a Serai at Futtehpore Sikra

### James Miller VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-miller-871/
Rank: Private; Unit: 7th Battalion. Royal Lancaster Regiment; Date of action: 30–31 July 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 9th September, 1916.; Born: Born on 4th May 1890 at, Taylor's Farm, Hoghton, Nr. Preston,; Died: Died on 31st July, 1916 at Bazentin-le-Petit, France.; Memorial: at Dartmoor Cemetery, France; Askin register no.: 871
Citation digest (Askin): At Bazentin-le-Petit, France , Private Miller was ordered to take a message, whilst the Battalion consolidated its position. His task was, under extensive shell and rifle fire, to cross the open ground and return with a reply at all costs. Immediately on leaving the trench he was mortally wounded in the back the bullet exiting through his abdomen. Despite this he compressed his wound, with his hand, and continued on and delivered the message, staggering back with the reply. As he delivered the message to the officer, he fell dead at his feet

### Walter Mills VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/walter-mills/
Rank: Private; Unit: 1st/ 10th Battalion. Manchester Regiment; Date of action: 10–11 December 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 13th February, 1918.; Born: Born 22nd June, 1894 at Oldham, Lancashire.; Died: Died on 11th December, 1917 Givenchy, France.; Memorial: at Gorre British Cemetery, France; Askin register no.: 872
Citation digest (Askin): A strong enemy patrol endeavoured to rush our posts after a gas attack, which had caused the garrison to be overcome. In spite of being badly gassed himself, he met the attack single-handed, continuously throwing bombs until reinforcements arrived, remaining at his post until the enemy attack had been driven off. It was entirely due to his exertions that the enemy was defeated and the line was completely retained. It was whilst he was being carried to a Medical Station that he died

### William Johnstone Milne VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-johnstone-milne/
Rank: Private; Unit: 16th Battalion. Canadian Scottish. Canadian Expeditionary Force; Date of action: 9 April 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 8th June 1917.; Born: Born on 21st December 1892 at Wishaw, Lanarkshire, Scotland.; Died: Killed in action on 9th April 1917 at Vimy Ridge, France.; Askin register no.: 873
Citation digest (Askin): Whilst in the process of an attack on Vimy Ridge, France, on reaching the first objective Private Milne spotted an enemy machine-gun firing on the advancing troops. He reached the gun by crawling on his hands and knees, bombing the crew and killing them, capturing the gun. On the reformation of the line he located another machine-gun. Again on hands and knees he stalked the second gun, putting the enemy crew out of action and capturing the gun

### Harry Garnet Bedford Miner VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/harry-garnet-bedford-miner/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 58th Battalion. 2nd Central Ontario Regiment. Canadian Expeditionary Force; Date of action: 8 August 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th October, 1918.; Born: Born on 24th June 1891 at Cedar Springs, Ontario, Canada.; Died: Killed in action on 8th August 1918 at Demuin, France.; Memorial: at Grouy British Cemetery, France; Askin register no.: 874
Citation digest (Askin): During an attack on 8th August 1918 at Demuin, France, Corporal Miner, single-handed, rushed an enemy machine-gun post, killed all of the crew and then turned the gun on to the enemy. Along with two others, later on, he attacked another machine-gun post successfully putting the gun out of action. He then rushed, again single-handed, an enemy bombing post. Here he bayoneted two of the garrison and put the rest of the team to flight. In the performance of this act he was mortally wounded

### Mir Dast VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/mir-dast/
Rank: Jemadar; Unit: 55th Coke's Rifles (Frontier Force) attached to 57th Wilde's Rifles (Frontier Force); Date of action: 26 April 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 29th June 1915.; Born: Born on 3rd December 1874 at Maidan, Tirah, India.; Died: Died on 24th June 1950 in Pakistan.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 875
Citation digest (Askin): At Ypres, Belgium, on 26th April 1915, Jemadar Mir Dast showed most conspicuous bravery when he led his platoon in the attack. When no British officers were left, he gathered the various parties of the Regiment, taking command until the retirement was ordered. On the same day, he again displayed remarkable courage in helping to get eight British and Indian officers to safety, all the time exposed to heavy fire

### Coulson Norman Mitchell VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/coulson-norman-mitchell/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 1st Tunnelling Company. 4th Canadian Engineers. Canadian Expeditionary Force; Date of action: 8–9 October 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 31st January, 1919.; Born: Born on 11th December 1889 at Winnipeg, Canada.; Died: Died on 17th November 1978 at Mount Royal, Quebec, Canada.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 876
Citation digest (Askin): On the night of 8th/9th October 1918, Captain Mitchell led a party to examine bridges over the Canal de L'Escaut, north-east of Canbrai, France, ahead of the advancing infantry. The main bridge had been heavily charged. The object was to stop the bridges from being demolished on the line of approach. When he reached the canal he found the bridge already blown . Captain Mitchell managed to cut several of the lead wires on one of the following bridges, which was by then, in total darkness. He then dashed across the main bridge, not knowing the strength or position of the enemy. Whilst he and his NCO were cutting the wires, the enemy decided to attack the bridge. He went to the assistance of one of the sentries, who had been wounded. He captured 12 of the enemy after killing three others. He managed to maintain the bridgehead until reinforcements arrived . Still under heavy fire, he continued with his task of neutralising the charges, knowing full well that the bridges could have been fired at any moment

### George Allan Mitchell VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/george-allan-mitchell/
Rank: Private; Unit: London Scottish; Date of action: 23–24 January 1944; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 10th August 1944.; Born: Born on 30th August, 1911 at Highgate, London.; Died: Killed in action on 24th January 1944 at Damiano Ridge, Italy.; Memorial: at Minturno War Cemetery, Italy, and at George Mitchell School*, Walthamstow, London; Askin register no.: 877
Citation digest (Askin): On the night of the 23rd and 24th January, 1944, during the advance, some enemy machine guns caused a delay in the momentum. The platoon commander, who almost immediately after was killed,ordered a section to carry out a right flanking movement. During the advance they were met by heavy machine-gun fire at point-blank range. Private Mitchell, a mortar-man, immediately dropped his Mortar, seized a rifle and bayonet and charged, single-handed, up the hill towards the machine-gun, all the time under extremely heavy fire from Spandau Maxims. Reaching the gun without injury, he immediately jumped into the gun-pit shooting one, and bayoneting the other member of the two-man crew. The platoon was now able to continue its advance. It wasn't long before they were held up again by fire from two well established positions of the enemy. Private Mitchell again rushed forward,firing his rifle from the hip, seemingly oblivious of the enemy fire. Followed by the rest of his section, they were able to capture the strong-point, killing six Germans and taking 12 prisoners. As they were reorganising, another machine gun fired at them. Rushing forward alone once more, he killed the crew with his rifle and bayonet. The section then came under heavy fire from small-arms and grenades from above. Private Mitchell called on the men for a further effort and he led them in an assault up a steep hillside covered with rocks. He was the first to reach the post and was the main reason that the enemy surrendered. Unfortunately, minuted later, Private Mitchell was shot through the head by one of the Germans who had just surrendered.|This man was shot by one of Mitchell's comrades

### Samuel Mitchell VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/samuel-mitchell/
Rank: Captain of the Foretop; Unit: Royal Navy; Date of action: 29 April 1864; Conflict: New Zealand Wars; Gazette: London Gazetted on 23rd July, 1864.; Born: Born on the 8th September 1841 at Apsley Guise, Woburn, Bedfordshire.; Memorial: on a hillside near Ross, New Zealand; Askin register no.: 878
Citation digest (Askin): Captain of the Foretop, Samuel Mitchell, of HMS Harrier, at the time acting as the Captain's coxswain, during the attack at Gate Pah, Te Papa, Tauranga, New Zealand, entered the pah with Commander Hay. When his officer was wounded, he defied the order to leave him behind and save himself, and carried him to safety

### Martin Moffat VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/martin-moffat/
Rank: Private; Unit: 2nd Battalion. Leinster Regiment; Date of action: 14 October 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th December, 1918.; Born: Born on 15th April 1884 at Sligo, Ireland.; Died: Died on 5th January 1946 at Sligo, Ireland.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 879
Citation digest (Askin): Whilst advancing, with five others, across the open ground near Ledeghem, Belgium, on 14th October 1918, the party were subjected to heavy rifle fire at close range. The fire came from a strongly held position in a house. Private Moffat, through a hail of enemy fire, rushed forward towards the house, threw bombs. Then working his way to the rear of the house, single-handedly, rushed the door, killed two of the enemy and took 30 prisoners

### John Molyneux VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-molyneux/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 2nd Battalion Royal Fusiliers; Date of action: 9 October 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th November, 1917.; Born: Born on the 22nd November, 1890 at Peasley Cross, St Helens, Lancashire.; Died: Died on 25th March 1972 at St Helens, Lancashire.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 880
Citation digest (Askin): The attack was held up by machine-gun fire at Langemarck, Belgium, on 9th October 1917, causing several casualties. In order to clear the trench in front of a house, Sergeant Molyneux quickly organised a bombing party, killing many of the enemy and capturing a machine-gun. Jumping over the trench, he called for someone to follow him, Sergeant Molyneux then rushed for the house, but by the time the party arrived in support, he was involved in a hand to hand fight. This only lasted a short while, the enemy surrendering. Around 20 to 30 prisoners were captured: not counting the dead and wounded

### Thomas Monaghan VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/thomas-monaghan/
Rank: Trumpeter; Unit: 2nd Battalion. Dragoon Guards; Date of action: 8 October 1858; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 11th November 1862.; Born: Born on 18th October 1833 at Abergavenny, Monmouthshire.; Died: Died on 10th November 1895 at Woolwich, London.; Memorial: at Woolwich Cemetery, London; Askin register no.: 881
Citation digest (Askin): At Jamo, Sundeela,Oudh India, on 8th October 1858, a body of mutinous sepoys, around 30 to 40 in number, without warning,began firing on Lieutenant Colonel Seymour, the Commanding Officer of the regiment, and his party at close range, then rushing at them immediately with drawn swords.. After emptying his pistol with deadly effect on his attackers, the Colonel was brought down with two sword cuts. Trumpeter Monaghan and Private Anderson rushed to his rescue, Trumpeter Monaghan shot a mutineer who was attempting to cut him. Then, along with the Dragoon, he drove at the mutineers using their swords, allowing the Colonel to rise and help defend himself, until the enemy were finally driven off

### George Monger VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/george-monger/
Rank: Private; Unit: 23rd Regiment; Date of action: 18 November 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 12th April 1859.; Born: Born on 3rd March 1840 at Woodmancott, Hampshire.; Died: Died on 9th August 1887 at St Leonards-on-Sea, Sussex.; Memorial: at Hastings Borough Cemetery, also at Woodmancott Church, Hampshire; Askin register no.: 882
Citation digest (Askin): Private Monger volunteered, along with Lieutenant Hackett, to bring in a wounded corporal of the 23rd Regiment, who was lying in an exposed position during the action at Secundra Bagh, Lucknow, India on 18th November 1857

### Raymond de Montmorency VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/raymond-de-montmorency/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 21st Lancers; Date of action: 2 September 1898; Conflict: Sudan Campaign

### Rupert Thomas Vance Moon VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/rupert-thomas-vance-moon/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 58th Battalion. * Australian Imperial Force; Date of action: 12 May 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 14th June, 1917.; Born: Born on the 14th August, 1892 at Bacchus March, Victoria, Australia.; Died: Died on 28th February, 1986 at Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.; Memorial: Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia; Askin register no.: 883
Citation digest (Askin): Lieutenant Moon's foremost objective was a position in front of a hostile trench and then the attack on the hostile trench itself.. It was intended that, after the trench was taken, his men would attack a strong point further to the rear of the enemy line. During the initial advance the lieutenant was wounded but he reached the objective. He then led his men in the attack on the trench itself where he was wounded again, limiting his movement, all the time encouraged and inspired his men and the trench was captured. With great courage, Lieutenant Moon continued to lead and inspire, his now diminished command, in the main attack: receiving a further wound but the assault was a success. The lieutenant was wounded again whilst the men were consolidating their position. A fourth wound through his face, this time, he consented to retire for treatment. His courage and leadership was largely instrumental in the attack being a success, the enemy were in superior numbers and the safeguarding of the flank and the capture a machine guns and many prisoners

### George Raymond Dallas Moor VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/george-raymond-dallas-moor/
Rank: Second Lieutenant; Unit: 2nd Battalion. Hampshire Regiment; Date of action: 5 June 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th July 1915.; Born: Born on 22nd October 1896 at Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.; Died: Died on 3rd November, 1918 at Mouveaux, France.; Memorial: at Y Farm Military Cemetery, France; Askin register no.: 884
Citation digest (Askin): A detachment of the Battalion had lost all its officers as casualties and was retiring quickly under a heavy Turkish attack on 5th June 1915, to the south of Krithia Gallipoli. Second Lieutenant Moor, at once realised the danger to the rest of the line. Rushing back, some 200 yards, he managed to stop the retreat and lead at the men back, thus recapturing the trench. This act of courage saved a dangerous situation

### Arthur Thomas Moore VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/arthur-thomas-moore/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 3rd Bombay Light Cavalry; Date of action: 8 February 1857; Conflict: Anglo-Persian War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 3rd August 1860.; Born: Born on 20th September 1830 at Carlingford, Louth, Ireland.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 885
Citation digest (Askin): At the Battle of Khoosh-ab, Perthshire on 8th February 1857 On the occasion of the attack led by Lieutenant Colonel Forbes CB, Lieutenant Moore who was Adjutant of the Regiment was most probably the first in the attack by at least a horses length. His horse, on leaping into the square, fell dead immediately, pressing down on the Lieutenant and breaking his sword. He dragged himself clear of the horse and found himself in the midst of the enemy's broken ranks. He tried hard to fight his way through the enemy, using his broken weapon. He would have almost certainly have lost his life had not Lieutenant Malcolmson, observed his situation and fought his way through the melee to his aid. Giving Lieutenant Moore a stirrup, he carried him safely out of danger. In the same battle Lieutenant Moore charged a square of 500 Persian infantrymen, jumping his horse over the enemy bayonets

### Hans Garratt Moore VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/hans-garratt-moore/
Rank: Major; Unit: 88 Regiment; Date of action: 29 December 1877; Conflict: 9th Cape Frontier War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 27th June 1879.; Born: Born on 31st March 1834 at the Richmond Barracks, in Dublin, Ireland.; Died: Died on 6th October 1889 at Lough Derg, Tipperary, Ireland..; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 886
Citation digest (Askin): During an action near Komgha, South Africa on 29th December 1877 Major Moore noticed that a private serving with the Frontier Mounted Police was having difficulty mounting his horse, leaving him at the mercy of the Kaffirs. Riding back into the midst of the Gaikas, he continued in his attempt to save the man's life but unfortunately the private was killed. Major Moore, during this attempt, shot two kaffirs but received an assegai wound in the arm. Colonel Moore was made a Companion of the Order of the Bath. (CB)

### Montagu Shadworth Seymour Moore VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/montagu-shadworth-seymour-moore/
Rank: Second Lieutenant; Unit: 15th Battalion. Hampshire Regiment; Date of action: 20 September 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 8th November 1917.; Born: Born on 9th October 1896 at Bournemouth, Hampshire.; Died: Died on 12th September, 1966 at Kugenzo, Kenya.; Askin register no.: 887
Citation digest (Askin): A final objective that had yet to be captured needed a fresh attack to be put into operation. On 20th August 1917, near Tower Hamlets, on the east side of Ypres , Second Lieutenant Moore at once volunteered to lead a party of 70 men in this venture. As they dashed forward they encountered very heavy machine-gun fire from the flank., causing many casualties, which resulted in his arrival at the objective, 500 yards forward, with only one sergeant and four men. They at once bombed the large dug-out, taking 28 prisoners and capturing two machine guns and a light field gun. Shortly after, a party of about 60 officers and men arrived in support. His position was entirely isolated, owing to the fact that the troops to his right had not advanced. Digging a trench, he and his men managed to repel further bombing attacks throughout the night. They were forced to retire a short distance the following morning. At the first opportunity he reoccupied his position. Most of his party's weapons had been smashed as they repelled the enemy counter-attacks, but he managed to rearm them with enemy rifles and bombs, and continued to hold the position for 36 hour, all the while being continually shelled. When his force was reduced to 10 men, all that were left of six officers and 130 men who had begun the operation he was forced to retire. He managed to evacuate the position, under the cover of a thick mist, having first got away his wounded personnel

### Samuel Morley VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/samuel-morley/
Rank: Private; Unit: 2nd Battalion. Military Train; Date of action: 15 April 1858; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 7th August 1860.; Born: Born in December 1839 at East Retford, Nottinghamshire.; Died: Died on 16th June 1888 at his home, 13, Garnet Street, Nottingham.; Memorial: in the General Cemetery, Nottingham; Medal held by: The Royal Corps of Transport; Askin register no.: 889
Citation digest (Askin): On 15th April 1858, Kooer Singh's Army were pursued by a squadron of the Military Train and some troops of the Horse Artillery at Azimgurh, India. Lieutenant Hamilton, of the 3rd SikhCavalry, became unhorsed and was surrounded by the enemy, who cut and hacked at him as he lay on the ground. Private Morley, seeing the Officers predicament, and despite the fact that his own horse had been shot from under him, immediately, with the aid of Farrier Murphy, cut down one of the Sepoys, and continued fighting over the Lieutenants body until assistance arrived. This action saved Lieutenant Hamilton from being killed on the spot

### Robert Morrow VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/robert-morrow/
Rank: Private; Unit: 1st Battalion. Royal Irish Fusiliers; Date of action: 12 April 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 22nd May, 1915.; Born: Born on 7th September 1891 at Coalisand, Dungannon, County Tyrone,; Died: Killed in action on 25th April 1915 at St Jan ,Ypres, Belgium.; Memorial: on the grave at the White House Cemetery, Belgium; Askin register no.: 890
Citation digest (Askin): On the 12th April 1915, near Messines, Belgium, Private Morrow rescued and carried several men to places of safety. These men had been buried under the debris of trenches which had been raked with shellfire. Private Morrow worked on entirely on his own initiative, all the time being under extremely heavy shellfire from the German guns

### Edward John Mott VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/edward-john-mott/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 1st Battalion. Border Regiment; Date of action: 27 January 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 10th March 1917.; Born: Born on 4th July 1893 at Drayton, near Abingdon, Berkshire.; Died: Died on 20th October 1967 at Withay, Oxfordshire..; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 891
Citation digest (Askin): During an attack on 27th January 1917, near Le Transloy, France, Sergeant Mott's company were subjected to machine-gun fire, coming from an enemy strong point, causing the company to be held up. Sergeant Mott rushed for the gun, capturing it. and after a struggle, made the enemy gunner prisoner. It was mainly due to his efforts, that the left flank was able to attack successfully

### Thomas Mottershead VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/thomas-mottershead/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 20 Squadron Royal Flying Corps; Date of action: 7 January 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 12th February 1917.; Born: Born on: 17th January 1893 at Widnes, Lancashire.; Died: Died on: 12th January 1917 at Bailleul, France.; Memorial: Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension, France and on an Obelisk, Victoria Park, Widnes; Askin register no.: 892
Citation digest (Askin): On 7th January 1917 near Ploegsteert Wood, Belgium, Sergeant Mottershead was on flying patrol when he was attacked at an altitude of 9.000 feet, the petrol tank pierced and the machine set on fire. Enveloped in flames which his observer was unable to subdue, the sergeant nevertheless managed to take his aircraft back to the Allied lines and made a successful landing. The undercarriage collapsed on touching the ground however, throwing the observer clear but pinning the pilot in his cockpit. He was subsequently rescued but Died on four days later

### James Mouat VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-mouat/
Rank: Surgeon; Unit: 6th Dragoons; Date of action: 26 October 1854; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 2nd June 1858; Born: Born on 14th April 1815 at Chatham, Kent.; Died: Died on 4th January 1899 at his home at 1, Palace Gate Gardens,; Memorial: at Kensal Green cemetery, London; Askin register no.: 893
Citation digest (Askin): While serving in Crimea, after the charge of the Light Brigade at Balaclava, on 26th October 1854, Surgeon Mouat went to the aid of Lieutenant Colonel Morris, who was lying in an exposed position and seriously wounded. With the aid of Sergeant Wooden,** of the 17th Lancers, dressed the wounds of the officer, thus preventing a serious haemorrhaging. All this activity taking place under extremely heavy Russian fire. Together, the two men managed to get the Lieutenant Colonel to safety. VC

### Albert Mountain VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/albert-mountain/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 15th/17th Battalion. West Yorkshire Regiment; Date of action: 26 March 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 7th June 1918.; Born: Born on the 19th April, 1895 at Leeds, Yorkshire.; Died: Died on 7th January 1967 at Leeds, Yorkshire.; Memorial: Lawnswood Crematorium, Leeds, Yorkshire; Askin register no.: 894
Citation digest (Askin): Sergeant Mountain, and his party of 10 men attacked, with a Lewis gun, an advanced German patrol, killing half of its 200 personnel. In the face of overwhelming odds, the sergeant rallied his men and proceeded to cover the retirement of the rest of the company. 600 Germans were held off for half-an-hour by this party consisting of Sergeant Mountain and four men. He later took command of a flank post of the Battalion, where they held out for 27 hours, after which, they were totally surrounded

### John Moyney VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-moyney/
Rank: Lance-Sergeant; Unit: 2nd Battalion. Irish Guards; Date of action: 12–13 September 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 17th October 1917.; Born: Born on 8th January 1885 at Rathdowney, Queen's County, Ireland.; Died: Died on the 10th November 1980 at Roscrea, Tipperary, Ireland.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 895
Citation digest (Askin): Whilst in command of 15 men, forming two advanced posts on the 12th/13th September, 1917, near Broembeek, Belgium, Sergeant Moyney, held his post for 96 hours, all the time surrounded by the enemy. A large force of Germans were sent to drive him from his post on the morning of the 5th day. Seizing the initiative, he ordered his men from their shell holes to attack the oncoming force with bombs, whilst he used a Lewis gun, from the flank, with devastating effect. Finding himself surrounded by a force superior in numbers, he led his men in a charge back through the enemy until they reached a stream that ran between the two posts. Instructing the party to cross at once, Sergeant Moyney and Private Woodcock stayed in that position, allowing them to retire safely. When all his party was safe on the opposite side. he then crossed the stream himself, under a shower of enemy bombs. It was due to the courage and initiative of this NCO that he was able to bring his entire party safely out of action

### Andrew Moynihan VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/andrew-moynihan/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 90th Regiment; Date of action: 8 September 1855; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February 1857.; Born: Born on 8th September 1831 at Wakefield, Yorkshire.; Memorial: at Ta Braxia Cemetery, Malta; Askin register no.: 896
Citation digest (Askin): At the assault on the Redan on 8th September 1855 in the Crimea, Sergeant MOYNIHAN, a member of the storming party, encountered and killed five Russian soldiers and was the first man to enter.. He was taken prisoner as he tried to rescue the body of Lieutenant Swift, a wounded officer who lay near the Redan under extremely heavy fire. He was later released when the British force advanced. Sergeant MOYNIHAN had been bayoneted twice

### Harold Sandford Mugford VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/harold-sandford-mugford/
Rank: Lance-Corporal; Unit: 8th Squadron. Machine-Gun Corps; Date of action: 11 April 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th November 1917.; Born: Born on 31st August, 1894 at St James's, London.; Died: Died on 16th June 1958 at Chelmsford, Essex.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 897
Citation digest (Askin): At Monchy-le-Preux, France, on 11th April 1917, Lance-Corporal Mugford, under intense enemy fire, got his machine gun into an exposed forward position where he was able to apply productive fire on the enemy, causing losses as they were massing for a counter-attack. His No.2, on the gun, was killed almost instantly and was himself wounded at the same time. He was ordered to a new position, and once it was secured, he was to get his wounds dressed. He refused to do this and stayed on firing his gun, causing severe damage. Both his legs were broken by a shell, but in spite of this he remained at his gun. He was eventually wounded again , this time in the arm, when he was taken to the dressing station

### Kenneth Muir VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/kenneth-muir/
Rank: Major; Unit: 1st Battalion. Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders; Date of action: 23 September 1950; Conflict: Korean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 5th January 1951.; Born: Born on 6th March 1912 at Chester.; Died: Killed in action on 23rd September 1950 near Songju in Korea.; Memorial: United Nations Memorial Cemetery, Pusan, Korea also in St Peter's churchyard, Frimley, Surrey; Askin register no.: 898
Citation digest (Askin): On the 23rd September, 1950 near, Songju, Korea, there was some difficulty in the evacuation of the wounded after the capture of a position. Major Muir arrived with a stretcher party. The enemy began to launch a series of attacks on their position. Major Muir took command and the position received a direct hit from a fire bomb: causing several more casualties. The major then led a counter-attack that regained the crest of the position. Determined to hold this position until all the wounded had been evacuated, he moved amongst his men giving encouragement and himself taking over a two-inch mortar and firing it until he was mortally wounded

### Patrick Mullane VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/patrick-mullane/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: Royal Horse Artillery; Date of action: 27 July 1880; Conflict: Second Afghan War; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 16th May, 1881.; Born: Born in October 1858 at Ahmednuggar, Deccan, India.; Died: Died on 20th November 1919 at Plaistow, Sussex.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 898
Citation digest (Askin): During the action on the 27th July, 1880 at Maiwand, Afghanistan, Sergeant Mullane, when the battery to which he belonged was on the point of retiring, he ran back about two yards and picked up Driver Pickwell Istead, who was wounded, and laid him on a limber. Unfortunately the wounded man died almost at once. During the retreat, Sergeant Mullane volunteered to go for water for the wounded men. He did this by entering one of the villages, where so many men had previously lost their lives

### George Harry Mullin VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/george-harry-mullin/
Rank: Sergeant (later Major); Unit: Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, Eastern Ontario Regiment. CEF; Date of action: 30 October 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 11th January 1918.; Born: Born on: 15th August 1892 at Portland, Oregon. USA; Died: Died on: 5th April 1963 at Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.; Memorial: Buried at the Legion Plot, South Cemetery, Moosomin, Saskatchewan; Askin register no.: 900

### Charles Herbert Mullins VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/charles-herbert-mullins/
Rank: Captain; Unit: Imperial Light Horse. South African Forces; Date of action: 21 October 1899; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 12th February 1901.; Born: Born on 28th June 1869 at Grahamstown, Cape Colony, South Africa.; Died: Died on 24th May 1916 at Johannesburg, South Africa.; Memorial: on Grahamtown War monument and also at St Andrew's Chapel, Grahamstown, Cape Colony, South Africa; Askin register no.: 901
Citation digest (Askin): At a most critical moment on 21st October 1899 at Elandslaage, up South Africa, severe fire at point-blank range halted, momentarily, the advance. Captain Mullins and Captain Johnston rushed forward and rallied the men. enabling the flanking movement to be carried out successfully. During this action Captain Mullins was wounded

### James Munro VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-munro/
Rank: Colour-Sergeant; Unit: 93rd Regiment; Date of action: 16 November 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted 8th November, 1860.; Born: Born in 1827 at Nigg, Cromarty, Ross, Scotland.; Died: Died on the 15th February 1871 at Inverness, Scotland.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 902
Citation digest (Askin): At the Secundra Bagh , Lucknow, India, on 16th November 1857, Colour Sergeant Munro went to the rescue of Captain Walsh, of the 93rd Regiment, who was severely wounded. He then carried the wounded officer to a place of safety, which incidentally, the sergeant himself, was carried to shortly afterwards, when he was wounded

### Michael Murphy VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/michael-murphy/
Rank: Farrier; Unit: 2nd Battalion. Military Train; Date of action: 15 April 1858; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 27th May, 1859.; Born: Born in 1831 at Cahir, Tipperary, Ireland.; Died: Died on 4th April 1893 at Darlington, County Durham.; Memorial: at Darlington North Municipal Cemetery, Darlington; Askin register no.: 903

### Thomas Murphy VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/thomas-murphy/
Rank: Private; Unit: 2nd Battalion. 24th Regiment; Date of action: 7 May 1867; Conflict: Andaman Islands Expedition; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 17th December, 1867.; Born: Born in 1839 in Dublin Ireland.; Died: Died on 22nd March 1900 in Philadelphia, United States of America.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 904

### Henry William Murray VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/henry-william-murray/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 13th Battalion. * Australian Imperial Force; Date of action: 4–5 February 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 10th March 1917.; Born: Born on 30th December, 1884 at Launceston, Tasmania.; Died: Died on 7th January 1966 at Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.; Memorial: Mount Thompson Crematorium, Brisbane and on the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia; Askin register no.: 905
Citation digest (Askin): Captain Murray, in command of the right flank company, led his assault with great skill and quickly captured the position. Fierce fighting followed and the company under Captain Murray's leadership managed to repel three heavy counter-attacks. They suffered heavy casualties during the night, caused by heavy enemy shellfire, forciong them, on one occasion, to give ground for a short distance. Captain Murray rallied his men and saved the situation. With bravery and determination he encouraged his men by heading bombing parties and bayonet charges and by getting the wounded to a place of safety. Throughout the action he set a fine example and showed conspicuous bravery

### James Murray VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-murray/
Rank: Lance-Corporal; Unit: 2nd Battalion. Connaught Rangers; Date of action: 16 January 1881; Conflict: First Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 14th March, 1882.; Born: Born in February 1859 at St Michael's, Cork, Ireland.; Died: Died on 19th July 1942 in Dublin, Ireland.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 906
Citation digest (Askin): Lance-Corporal Murray and Trooper Danaher, of Nourse's Horse, advanced, under extremely heavy fire from approximately 60 Boers, for a distance of 500 yards, in the open, at Elandsfonteri, Pretoria, South Africa. The two men managed to bring in a private, of the 21st Foot Regiment, who was severely wounded. Lance-Corporal Murray, during this brave act, was also severely wounded

### John Murray VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-murray/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 68th Regiment; Date of action: 21 June 1864; Conflict: New Zealand Wars; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 4th November, 1864.; Born: Born in February 1837 at Birr, Kings County,, Ireland.; Died: Died on 7th November 1911 at Derrinlogh, Kings County, Ireland.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 907
Citation digest (Askin): When the enemy's position was being stormed, on 21st June 1864 at Tauranga, New Zealand, Sergeant Murray, without any help, charged up to a rifle pit, and killed or wounded the eight or ten of the enemy positioned there. He then made his way up the works, still fighting fiercely and bayoneting the enemy

### Edgar Kinghorn Myles VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/edgar-kinghorn-myles/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 8th Battalion. Welch Regiment; Date of action: 9 April 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 26th September, 1916.; Born: Born on the 29th July 1894 at Wanstead, Essex.; Died: Died on the 1st February 1977 at Bishopsteignton Devon.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 908
Citation digest (Askin): At Sanna-i-Yat, Mesopotamia, on 9th April 1916, Lieutenant Murray went out alone several times, under heavy enemy rifle fire, to assist the wounded men lying in the open. Under extremely dangerous circumstances he carried a wounded officer to a place of safety

### Patrick Mylott VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/patrick-mylott/
Rank: Private; Unit: 84th Regiment; Date of action: 12 July 1857 to 25 September 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 24th December, 1858.; Born: Born in 1820 at Hollymount, near Claremorris, County Mayo, Ireland.; Died: Died on the 22nd December, 1878 at Liverpool, Lancashire.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 909
Citation digest (Askin): Between the dates, 12th July to 25th September, 1857, Private Mylott on several occasions showed conspicuous gallantry at every encounter his unit made with the enemy. On one occasion, under a hail of musket fire, he rushed across an open road to take an enemy enclosure opposite

### Andrew Charles Mynarski VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/andrew-charles-mynarski/
Rank: Warrant Officer II; Unit: 419 Squadron. Royal Canadian Air Force; Date of action: 12 June 1944; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 11th October 1946.; Born: Born on 14th October 1916 at Winnipeg, Canada.; Memorial: at Maharicourt Cemetery, Somme, France and at Mynarski Lakes, Manitoba, Canada; Askin register no.: 910
Citation digest (Askin): Pilot Officer * Mynarski was the mid- upper gummer of a Lancaster that had been attacked by enemy fighters causing a fire in the aircraft. The captain gave orders for the crew to bale out and as Pilot Officer made his way to the escape hatch, he spotted the rear-gunner who was trapped in his turret. He made his way through the flames to the gunners aid, but despite his efforts to save him, he couldn't release him. He was eventually persuaded that nothing more could be done to help the gunner and by this time his own clothing was on fire. He made his way once more to the escape hatch and baled out. He was so badly burned, when he was found by the French, that he died of his injuries the following day. to Pilot Officer with effect from 11th June 1944

### Namdeo Jadav VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/namdeo-jadav/
Rank: Sepoy; Unit: 5th Mahratta Light Infantry. Indian Army; Date of action: 9 April 1945; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 19th June, 1945.; Born: Born on 18th November 1921 at Nimaj, (Village), Admednagar District,; Died: Died on 2nd August 1984 in India.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 911
Citation digest (Askin): On 19th April 1945 at the River Senio, Italy, a small party of men were almost annihilated during an assault on the East Bank of the river. Under heavy fire and through extremely deep water, Sepoy Nemdeo Jadav carried two men who were wounded up a steep bank and through a mined area to a place of safety. Then taking vengeance on the enemy he eliminated three machine-gun posts. Determined to avenge his dead comrades he climbed to the top of the bank and yelling the Mahratta war-cry, he waved the surviving companies across the river. His action saved many lives and allowed his Battalion, not only to secure the bridgehead: but finally to crush all enemy resistance in the vicinity

### Nand Singh VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/nand-singh/
Rank: Acting Naik; Unit: 1st/11th Sikh Regiment. Indian Army; Date of action: 11–12 March 1944; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 6th June 1944.; Born: Born on 24th September, 1914 at Bahadur ( Village), Patiala State,; Died: Died on 12th December 1947 at Uri, Kashmir.India.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 912
Citation digest (Askin): On the 11th/12th March 1944, Naik Nand Singh was ordered to recapture a position that had been taken by the enemy at the Maungdaw-Buthidaung Road, in Burma,. He led his section, under extremely heavy machine-gun and rifle fire, up a steep, knife edged slope.. Nand Singh was wounded in the thigh, but they successfully captured the first trench. Crawling forward on his own, he was again wounded, this time in the shoulder and the face. In spite of this he went on to capture two more trenches

### William Napier VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-napier/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 1st Battalion. 13th Regiment; Date of action: 6 April 1858; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th December, 1858.; Born: Born in 1828 at Bingley, Yorkshire.; Died: Died on 2nd June 1908 at Rochester, Victoria, Australia.; Memorial: at Rochester Cemetery, Victoria, Australia; Askin register no.: 913
Citation digest (Askin): For conspicuous gallantry on 6th April 1858 near Azimghur, India, Sergeant Napier, while surrounded by Sepoys, he bandaged the wounds of Private Benjamin Milnes of the 13th Regiment, whilst under fire. He remained with him, until he was finally able to carry him to safety

### William Nash VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-nash/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 2nd Battalion. Rifle Brigade; Date of action: 11 March 1858; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 24th December, 1858.; Born: Born on the 23rd April, 1824 at Newcastle, County Limerick, Ireland.; Died: Died on 29th April 1875 at Hackney, Middlesex.; Askin register no.: 914
Citation digest (Askin): Corporal Nash, was engaged with Captain Wilmot's Company, against a large number of the enemy near the iron bridge. Four of them found themselves at the end of a street, faced with an extremely large body of the enemy. One of the four had been shot through both legs, unable to move. Corporal Nash and Private Hawkes lifted and carried the wounded man whilst Captain Wilmot, using his men's rifles, fired them and covered their retreat. Private Hawks, although severely wounded, continued to carried the man, along with Corporal Nash, to safety

### Philip Neame VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/philip-neame/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 15th Field Company. Royal Engineers; Date of action: 19 December 1914; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 18th February 1915.; Born: Born on 12th December 1888 at Macknade, Faversham, Kent.; Died: Died on 28th April 1978 at Selling, Faversham, Kent.; Memorial: Selling Church, Kent; Askin register no.: 916
Citation digest (Askin): Near Neuve Chapelle, France, on the 19th December, 1914, Lieutenant Neame, despite the heavy rifle fire and bombing by the enemy, succeeded in holding back German counter-attacks by making single-handed bombing attacks. He was covered by rifle and machine gun fire from the trenches, that had been recently captured from the Germans. During this act he killed and wounded many of them.. He was able to delay the enemy advance long enough to rescue any of our wounded that were able to be moved

### Samuel Needham VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/samuel-needham/
Rank: Private; Unit: 1st/5th Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment; Date of action: 10–11 September 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 30th of October 1918.; Born: Born on 16th August, 1885 at Greta Limber, Lincolnshire.; Died: Died on 4th November, 1918 at Kantara, Egypt.; Memorial: on Kantara War Memorial, Egypt; Medal held by: the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regimental; Askin register no.: 917
Citation digest (Askin): On 10th/11th September, 1918 at Kefr Kasim, Palestine, one of our patrols was attacked by the enemy in considerable force, supported by very heavy fire. At a critical moment Private Needham ran back, turned to face a fresh body of the enemy which was approaching and fired rapidly at about 40 Turks at only 30 yards range. This action checked the enemy and just gave the patrol commander time to get his men together again. Half of the patrol were casualties but they managed to get back all their wounded. Private Needham's action in standing up to the enemy all alone did much to inspire the men and undoubtedly saved the situation

### Thomas Neely VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/thomas-neely/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 8th Battalion. Royal Lancaster Regiment; Date of action: 27 September 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 14th December 1918.; Born: Born on 28th March 1897 at Seacombe, Wallasey, Cheshire.; Died: Killed in action on the 1st October 1918 at Flesquieres, France.; Memorial: at Masnieres British Cemetery, France and at The Priory, Lancaster; Askin register no.: 918
Citation digest (Askin): Realising the gravity of the situation, when his company was held up by heavy machine-gun from a flank during the advance at Flesquieres, France, on 27th September 1918, Corporal Neely, immediately started out with two men, and rushed the gun positions. They disposed of the garrisons and captured three machine-guns. On two later occasions he rushed a series of enemy positions, often single handed, including a strongly fortified garrison, killing or capturing the defenders. Because of his action, his company was able to advance along the Hindenburg support line for 3000 yards

### David Nelson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/david-nelson/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: L Battery Royal Horse Artillery; Date of action: 1 September 1914; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 16th November 1914.; Born: Born on 3rd April 1876 at Deraghland, Stradnnoden, County Monaghan,; Memorial: at Lillers Communal Cemetery, France; Askin register no.: 919
Citation digest (Askin): On the 1st September 1914, at Nery, France, L Battery, after distinguishing itself covering the retreat, unexpectedly came under fire from a far superior enemy force. The fire was so destructive that it left only one gun in action. This gun continued firing by Sergeant-Major Dorrell, Sergeant NELSON, Gunner H Derbyshire and Driver Osborne, until all ammunition was expended. At this time all the officers and men of the battery had either been killed or wounded. The Queen's Bays and I Battery came to their rescue

### Randolph Cosby Nesbitt VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/randolph-cosby-nesbitt/
Rank: Captain; Unit: Mashonaland Mounted Police. South African Forces; Date of action: 19 June 1896; Conflict: Mashona Rebellion; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 7th May, 1897.; Born: Born on 20th September 1867 at Queenstown, Cape Colony, South; Died: Died on the 23rd July, 1956 at Cape Town, South Africa.; Memorial: on his Ashes which are interred in the Anglican Cathedral, Salisbury, Rhodesia; Askin register no.: 920
Citation digest (Askin): Captain Nesbitt went to the rescue of miners at the Alice Mine in the Mazoe Valle, Rhodesia, on 19th June 1896 , with a patrol of only 13 men. The miners were surrounded by hordes of rebels but Captain Nesbitt, and his patrol, fought their way through the enemy and succeeded in rescuing the harassed party, which included three women, and delivering them to Salsbury. During heavy fighting which ensued during the rescue, three of the small patrol were killed and five were wounded

### Netrabahadur Thapa VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/netrabahadur-thapa/
Rank: Acting Subadar; Unit: 5th Royal Gurkha Rifles. Indian Army; Date of action: 25–26 June 1944; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 12th of October 1944.; Born: Born on 8th January 1916 at Rahu ( Village) Bhirkot, Nepal.; Died: Killed in action on 26th June 1944 at Bishenpur, Burma..; Askin register no.: 921
Citation digest (Askin): At Bishenpur, Burma, on the day's 25th/26th June 1944, Subadar Netrabahadur Thapa was commanding a small isolated post on a hill. The Japanese attacked in force and the Gurkhas, inspired by their Subadar, who showed great courage and set a fine example, continued to hold their ground, beating back the enemy. He had to call for reinforcement as the casualties were extremely heavy. The reinforcements, when they arrived, after some time, also became casualties. This officer, undeterred, showing great courage, recovered the ammunition alone. He then began to attack the Japanese with grenades and kukris, until he himself was finally killed

### John Dering Nettleton VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-dering-nettleton/
Rank: Squadron Leader; Unit: 44 Squadron. Royal Air Force; Date of action: 17 April 1942; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 28th April 1942.; Born: Born on 28th June 1917 at Nongoma, Natal, South Africa.; Died: Killed in action, during a bombing flight to Turin in February; Askin register no.: 922
Citation digest (Askin): Squadron Leader Nettleton was leading one of the two formations of six Lancaster bombers that had been detailed to attacking diesel engine factory at Augsburg, Germany, on 17th April 1942. On crossing into enemy territory they were attacked by 25-30 German fighters. After the attack only two aircraft remained, the others having been shot down. The two aircraft continued on their course to the target at a height of around 50 ft above the ground. At Augsburg, they were greeted by intense anti-aircraft fire from almost point-blank range. They managed to drop their bombs on the target, but the second aircraft was hit and after bursting into flames, crash-landed. Squadron Leader Nettleton's aircraft was the only one of its formation to return safely

### Robert Newell VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/robert-newell/
Rank: Private; Unit: 9th Lancers; Date of action: 19 March 1858; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 24th December, 1858.; Born: Born in 1835 at Seaham, County Durham.; Died: Died on 11th July 1858 in India..; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 923

### James Newland VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-newland/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 12th Battalion, AIF; Date of action: 7–14 April 1917; Conflict: First World War

### John Ernest Newland VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-ernest-newland/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 12th Battalion * Australian Imperial Force; Gazette: London Gazetted on 8th June 1917.; Born: Born on 22nd August 1881 at Highton, Geelong, Victoria, Australia.; Died: Died on 19th March 1948 at Caulfield, Victoria, Australia.; Memorial: at Brighton General Cemetery, Melbourne, Australia and on the Australian War Memorial, Canberra; Askin register no.: 924
Citation digest (Askin): Captain Newland had organised an attack on an important objective, and personally led his company in a bombing attack under extremely heavy fire at Bapaume, France, on the 7th/9th April 1917, rallying his men who had suffered heavy casualties. His company, who were holding the captured position, were counter -attacked, by the enemy, the following night, but the captain, with utter disregard for his own safety and sensible use of reserves, along with his men, regained it On another occasion, when the company to his left was overpowered and his own company was being attacked from the rear, he drove off the combined attack that had unfolded from these directions. When the attacks were renewed three or four times, it was Captain Newland's tenacity and disregard for his own safety that had encouraged his company to hold out. The stand by this man was a great importance, producing outstanding results

### Augustus Charles Newman VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/augustus-charles-newman/
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel; Unit: Essex Regiment (attached to No. 2 Commando); Date of action: 28 March 1942; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 19th June 1945.; Born: Born on 19th August 1904 at Buckhurst Hill, Chigwell, Essex.; Died: Died on 26th April 1972 at Sandwich , Kent.; Memorial: at Boreham, Kent; Askin register no.: 925
Citation digest (Askin): Lieutenant Colonel Newman was the officer in charge of the military force consisting of 44 officers and 224 other ranks. On the night of 27th/28th June 1942, he was one of the first ashor, leading his men, without regard for his own safety, in the attack on St Nazaire, France.. They had been detailed to land on occupied territory and destroy the dock installations of the German naval base there. His men were so inspired by his leadership that they fought valiantly and held off an enemy far superior in numbers, until the demolition crews had completed their tasks. Lieutenant Colonel Newman, and his men. tried to fight their way, through the enemy, into the open countryside. However,they were finally overwhelmed and taken prisoner, but not until all their ammunition had been exhausted

### William Ellis Newton VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-ellis-newton/
Rank: Flight; Unit: -Lieutenant. 22 Squadron. Royal Australian Air Force; Date of action: 16–18 March 1943; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 19th October 1943.; Born: Born on 8th June 1919 at St Kilda, Victoria, Australia.; Memorial: at Lae War Cemetery, New Guinea, also the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, at St Kilda Presbyterian Church and the Victoria Golf Club, Melbourne, Australia; Askin register no.: 926
Citation digest (Askin): Flight-Lieutenant Newton's aircraft was repeatedly hit whilst leading an attack at a low level on Japanese buildings and fuel dumps in New Guinea. In spite of this, he continued through the heavy fire and released his bombs. His aircraft was severely damaged, crippling it, but he managed to return to his base. The following day he returned to bomb a single building in the same target area, but this time the plane burst into flames and with great difficulty he managed to crash-land in the sea. Flight-Lieutenant Newton and his Flight Sergeant were captured by the Japanese. They were both executed on 29th March 1943

### Moana Nui a Kiwa Ngarimu VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/moana-nui-a-kiwa-ngarimu/
Rank: Second Lieutenant; Unit: 28th Battalion. Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force; Gazette: London Gazetted on 4th June 1943.; Born: Born on 7th April 1918 at Sir Apiraia Nata's Village, East New; Died: Killed in action on 27th March 1943 near Tobaga Gap, Tunisia.; Memorial: at Sfax War Cemetery, Tunisia and at the HQ of the Dunedin RSA, New Zealand; Askin register no.: 927

### Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa Ngarimu VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/moana-nui-a-kiwa-ngarimu-2/
Rank: Second Lieutenant; Unit: 28th Māori Battalion, NZEF; Date of action: 26–27 March 1943; Conflict: Second World War

### Henry James Nicholas VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/henry-james-nicholas/
Rank: Private; Unit: First Battalion Canterbury Infantry Regiment. New Zealand Expeditionary Force; Date of action: 3 December 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 11th January 1918.; Born: Born on 11th June 1891 at Lincoln in New Zealand.; Died: Killed in action on 23rd October 1918 at Vertigneul, France.; Memorial: at Vertigneul Churchyard, France and at the HQ of the Dunedin RSA, New Zealand; Askin register no.: 928
Citation digest (Askin): Private Nicholas, one of a Lewis gun section, were ordered to form a defensive flank on the right in the advance. This was subsequently halted by very heavy enemy machine gun and rifle fire. Private Nicholas rushed forward alone, his section following at an interval of 25 yards. He shot a German officer commanding a strong point, overcoming the remainder of the 16 in the garrison by means of bombs and bayonets. He captured a machine gun and four wounded prisoners. The enemy post was captured almost single-handed, resulting in the saving of many casualties. When the advance's limit was reached, Private Nicholas, under extremely heavy fire from machine-guns and rifles, collected ammunition

### Harry Nicholls VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/harry-nicholls/
Rank: Lance-Corporal; Unit: 3rd Battalion. Grenadier Guards; Date of action: 21 May 1940; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 30th July 1940.; Born: Born on 21st April 1918 at Nottingham.; Died: Died on 11th September 1975 at Leeds in Yorkshire.; Memorial: at Southern Cemetery, Nottingham; Askin register no.: 929
Citation digest (Askin): Close to the River Escaut in Belgium, Lance-Corporal Nicholls, on 21st May 1940, continued to lead the section, although wounded in the arm by shrapnel, in a counter-attack against superior enemy opposition. In the advance over a ridge, the situation became critical. Rushing forward, he put three German machine guns out of action. He continued his attack, over a second ridge, against a massed enemy infantry, until all his ammunition had gone. He was wounded around four times but refused to stop until all his effort was spent. He was then taken prisoner

### William Henry Snyder Nickerson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-henry-snyder-nickerson/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Royal Army Medical Corps; Date of action: 20 April 1900; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 12th February 1901.; Born: Born on 27th March 1875 at Dorchester, New Brunswick, Canada.; Died: Died on 10th April 1954 at Cour, Kintyre, Scotland.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 930
Citation digest (Askin): At Wakkerstroom, South Africa, Lieutenant Nickerson, during the infantry advance in support of the mountain troops, went under heavy shell and rifle fire and attended to a wounded soldier. After dressing his wounds, he remained with him until they were able to take him to a place of safety

### Eric James Brindley Nicolson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/eric-james-brindley-nicolson/
Rank: Flight Lieutenant (later Wing Commander); Unit: Royal Air Force 249 Squadron; Date of action: 16 August 1940; Conflict: Second World War; Born: Born on: 29th April 1917 at Hampstead, London.; Died: Died on: 2nd May 1945 at the Bay of Bengal.; Memorial: The Singapore Memorial; Medal held by: the RAF Museum, Hendon, London; Askin register no.: 931
Citation digest (Askin): On 16 August 1940 near Southampton, Flight lieutenant Nicolson's Hurricane was fired on by a Messerschmitt 110, injuring the pilot in one eye and one foot. His engine was also damaged and the petrol tank set alight. As he struggled to leave the blazing machine he saw another Messerschmitt, and managing to get back into the bucket seat, pressed the firing button comtinuing firing until the enemy plane dived away to destruction. Not until then did he bale out., and when he landed in a field , he was unable to release his parachute owing to his badly burned hands

### Cecil Reginald Noble VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/cecil-reginald-noble/
Rank: Acting Corporal; Unit: Rifle Brigade; Date of action: 12 March 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 20th April 1915.; Born: Born on the 4th June 1891 at Bournemouth, Hampshire.; Memorial: at Longuenesse Souvenir Cemetery France and on the Rifle Brigade Memorial in Winchester Cathedral; Askin register no.: 932
Citation digest (Askin): When the advance of the Battalion was held up by barbed-wire entanglements and heavy machine-gun fire on 12th March 1915 at Neuve Chapelle, France, Corporal Noble and Company Sergeant-Major DANIELS (reg No. 301) rushed to the fore and successfully cut away through the entanglements. They were both wounded and Corporal Noble died of his injuries the following day

### Richard Leslie Norden VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/richard-leslie-norden/
Rank: Private; Unit: 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (1 RAR); Date of action: 14 May 1968; Place of action: Near Fire Support Base Coral, Battle of Coral-Balmoral, Binh Duong Province, South Vietnam; Conflict: Vietnam War; Gazette: Gazetted 11 November 2024; Born: Born 24 August 1948 at Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia; Died: Died 30 October 1972 at Canberra, ACT (motorcycle accident while on duty as an ACT police officer, aged 24); Memorial: Woden Cemetery, Phillip, Canberra, ACT. A new memorial was unveiled at Gundagai, NSW, on 14 May 2026 by the Governor-General.; Medal held by: Presented to the family (widow) in July 2025
Summary: On 14 May 1968, during the fighting around Fire Support Base Coral, Norden's platoon was ambushed by North Vietnamese troops and his section commander and forward scout were both badly hit. Norden, aged 19, ran forward under fire, and when his own ammunition ran out picked up a fallen soldier's weapon, killed an enemy soldier and dragged the section commander back to safety. He went forward twice more, killing another soldier who was using the dead scout's body as cover and clearing the position with grenades so the scout's body could be recovered. He was seriously wounded. His DCM was upgraded to the VC for Australia 56 years later, the most recent VC-type award anywhere as of October 2026.

### William Norman VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-norman/
Rank: Private; Unit: 7th Regiment; Date of action: 19 December 1854; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February, 1857.; Born: Born in 1832 at Warrington, Lancashire.; Died: Died on 13th March 1896 at Salford, Lancashire.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 933
Citation digest (Askin): Private Norman was on sentry duty alone in the White Horse Ravine, in the Crimea. some distance in front of an outlying Russian picquet, posted some 300 yards to his front. For the purpose of reconnoitring, three Russian soldiers had advanced under the cover of a brushwood. Single-handedly,without giving the alarm to the Russian picquet, Private NORMAN took two of them prisoner

### Gerard Ross Norton VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/gerard-ross-norton/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Kaffrarian Rifles. South African Forces; Date of action: 31 August 1944; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: Gazetted on 26th October 1944.; Born: Born on 7th September 1915 at Hershel, Cape Province, South Africa.; Askin register no.: 934
Citation digest (Askin): During the attack on Monte Gidolfo, Italy on 31st August 1944, heavy fire was pinning down Lieutenant Norton's Platoon. Advancing alone, on his own initiative, he attacked the first machine gun emplacement with complete disregard for his own safety, he killed the three man crew. He continued on to the second position which contained two machine guns and 15 Riflemen. He wiped out both machine-gun nests, killing some of the enemy and taking prisoner the remainder of the emplacement. Throughout his action he was cool whilst under constant fire from a self-propelled gun. He continued on, leading his platoon against the remaining enemy opposition

### John Norwood VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-norwood/
Rank: Second Lieutenant; Unit: 5th Dragoon Guards; Date of action: 30 October 1899; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 20th July 1900.; Born: Born on 8th September 1876 at Beckenham, Kent.; Died: Killed in action on 8th September 1914 at Sablonnieres, France.; Memorial: at Sablonnieres New Communal Cemetery, France, also in St Wilfred's Church, Haywards Heath Sussex; On the War Memorial at Frinton-on-Sea, Essex and on the 5th Dragoon Guards Memorial at Aldershot; Askin register no.: 935
Citation digest (Askin): on 30th October 1899 Lieutenant Norwood left Ladysmith in charge of a small Patrol of the 5th Dragoon Guards. The Patrol came under heavy fire from a ridge where the enemy was situated in great force. The Patrol which had arrived were only 600 yards away when the firing started. They retired at full speed. One of the Patrol had fallen and Lieutenant Norwood galloped back approximately 300 yards, all the time under heavy fire, dismounted and taking up the trooper, he carried him on his back , leading his horse with one hand. The enemy were firing continuously during the whole of his rescue of the Trooper, not stopping until he was out their range

### Claude Joseph Patrick Nunney VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/claude-joseph-patrick-nunney/
Rank: Private; Unit: 38th Battalion. Eastern Ontario Regiment * Canadian Expeditionary Force; Date of action: 1–2 September 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 14th December, 1918.; Born: Born on 24th December 1892 at Hastings, Sussex.; Memorial: at Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension, France; Askin register no.: 936
Citation digest (Askin): For most conspicuous bravery on the 1st and 2nd September 1918 during operations against the Drocourt-Quéant line. When his battalion was in the vicinity of Vis-en-Artois, France, preparatory to the advance, the Germans laid down a barrage and counter-attacked. Private Nunney, at this point in time, was at company headquarters. On his own initiative he immediately proceeded through the barrage to the company's outpost lines. Making his way from post to post and giving encouragement to the men by his own fearless example the enemy were repulsed and a critical situation was saved. On the 2nd September, during the attack, his dash placed him continually well in advance of his comrades. His example of showing no fear was undoubtedly a great factor in helping the company on its way forwards to the objectives. Throughout the action he showed the highest degree of Valour. He was severely wounded and died of his wounds on 18th September 1918

### George Edward Nurse VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/george-edward-nurse/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 66th Battery. Royal Field Artillery; Date of action: 15 December 1899; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 2nd February 1900.; Born: Born on 14th April 1873 at Enniskillen, Ireland.; Died: Died on the 25th November, 1945 at Liverpool, Lancashire.; Memorial: at Allerton Cemetery, Liverpool; Askin register no.: 937
Citation digest (Askin): At the Battle of Colenso, South Africa, on 15th December 1899, when the detachments who had been serving the guns had either been killed, wounded or had been driven away from their guns by enemy infantry fire, Corporal Nurse and several others tried to save the guns of the 14th and 66th Batteries. The intervening space between the guns and where some are of the horces and drivers, who were still alive, were sheltering, a distance of 500 yards, was swept by a rifle and shellfire. Corporal Nurse, along with three officers, Captain W N CONGREVE ( reg No. 241) of the Rifle Brigade, Lieutenant F H S ROBERTS (reg No. 1060), who fell wounded and Captain H N SCHOFIELD (reg No. 1114) helped to harness a team to a limber and then line up a gun. Corporal Nurse, alone, managed to limber up a second gun

### James Ockenden VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-ockenden/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 1st Battalion The Royal Dublin Fusiliers; Date of action: 4 October 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 8th September 1917.; Born: Born on: 11th Decenber 1890 at Portsmouth, Hampshire.; Died: Died on: 29th August 1966 at Portsmouth.; Memorial: Not known; Askin register no.: 938
Citation digest (Askin): On 4 October 1917 east of Langemarck, Belgium, Sergeant Ockenden was acting as Company Sergeant-Major, and seeing the platoon on the right held up by an enemy machine-gun, he immediately rushed the gun, regardless of his own safety and captured it, killing the crew. He then led the section to the attack on a farm, where under very heavy fire he rushed forward and called on the garrison to surrender. As the enemy continued to fire on him, he opened fire killing four, whereupon the remaining 16 surrendered

### Luke O'Connor VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/luke-o-connor/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 23rd Regiment; Date of action: 20 September 1854; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February 1857.; Born: Born on 21st January 1831 at Elphin, County Roscommon, Ireland.; Died: Died on 1st February 1915 at London.; Memorial: at St Mary's Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kensal Rise, London. Also a portrait in the Royal Horse Fusiliers Museum, Caernarfon; Askin register no.: 939
Citation digest (Askin): At the Battle of Alma, in the Crimea, on 20th September 1884, Sergeant O'CONNOR advanced between two officers, one of them, Lieutenant Anstruther, was carrying the Regimental Colour when he was mortally wounded, Sergeant O'CONNOR was shot in the breast at the same time, he fell, but recovered himself, picked up the Colour from the ground and carried it, in spite of his wound, to the end of the action. He was urged to relinquish it several times, because of his wound, by Captain Granville. He also, on the 8th September, 1855 behaved with utmost gallantry at the assault on the Redan where he received shot wounds through both thighs

### William Odgers VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-odgers/
Rank: Leading Seaman; Unit: Royal Navy; Date of action: 28 March 1860; Conflict: New Zealand Wars; Gazette: London Gazetted on 3rd August 1860.; Born: Born on 14th February, 1834 at Falmouth, Cornwall.; Died: Died on 20th December, 1873 at Saltash, Cornwall.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 940
Citation digest (Askin): Leading Seaman Odgers of HMS Niger showed conspicuous gallantry, at 0mata in New Zealand on 28th March 1860, when a party of Naval officers, Seamen and Marines, from his ship, stormed a pass during operations against rebelling Maoris. He was the first person to enter the pass under extremely heavy fire, assisting in the hauling down of the enemy colours

### Timothy O'Hea VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/timothy-o-hea/
Rank: Private; Unit: 1st Battalion. Rifle Brigade; Date of action: 9 June 1866; Conflict: —; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 1st June 1867.; Born: Born in 1846 at Skull, Bantry, County Cork, Ireland.; Memorial: Danville Town Hall, Quebec and on the Rifle Brigade Memorial, Winchester Cathedral; Askin register no.: 941
Citation digest (Askin): For conspicuous conduct, on the 19th June 1866, on the occasion of a fire on a railway car that contained 2000lbs of ammunition, between Quebec and Montreal. On the Grand trunk Railway, at Danville Station an alarm was given that a railway carriage was on fire. The sergeant, who had been holding the keys, had them taken from his hand by Private O'Hea, who then rushed to the car, and on opening it, called for water and a ladder. Due to his fine example the fire was suppressed

### Christopher Patrick John O'Kelly VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/christopher-patrick-john-o-kelly/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 52nd Battalion. Manitoba Regiment. Canadian Expeditionary Force; Date of action: 26 October 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 11th January 1918.; Born: Born on 18th November 1895 at Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.; Died: Died on 15th November 1922 at Lac Seul, Ontario, Canada.; Memorial: at Lac Seul, Ontario, Canada; Askin register no.: 942
Citation digest (Askin): At Passchendaele in Belgium, on 26th October 1917, Captain O'Kelly led his company with extraordinary skill and determination. After the failure of the original attack and two companies, that belonged to his unit, had launched an attack, Captain O'Kelly advanced over 1000 yards with his command under extremely heavy fire, not being covered by an artillery barrage and took the enemy posts situated at the crest of the hill by storm. Captain O'Kelly organised his men and led them in a series of attacks against enemy pillboxes. His company captured six pillboxes, 100 of the enemy and 10 machine-guns. Later, during the afternoon, Captain O'Kelly, again leading his company, repelled a fierce enemy counter attack, during which they took more prisoners. During the night he and his company captured a hostile raiding party consisting of one officer, 10 men and a machine-gun. The success of these actions was due mainly to the magnificent courage, daring and capability of Captain O'Kelly

### Michael O'Leary VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/michael-o-leary/
Rank: Lance-Corporal; Unit: 1st Battalion Irish Guards; Date of action: 1 February 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 18th February 1915.; Born: Born on 29th September 1888 at Macroom, Inchigeela, County Cork,; Died: Died on 2nd August 1961 at London.; Memorial: in Paddington Cemetery, Mill Hill, London; Askin register no.: 943
Citation digest (Askin): When forming one of the storming party at Cuinchy, France, on the 1st February 1915, which advanced against the enemy barricades, Lance-Corporal O'Leary crossed to the fore and alone killed five Germans who were holding the first barricade. He went on to attack a second barricade, 60 yards further along and after killing three of the enemy, captured it and took two prisoners. By his action, he practically captured the enemy positions by himself, he also prevented the rest of the attacking party from being fired upon by the enemy

### William Olpherts VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-olpherts/
Rank: Captain; Unit: Bengal Artillery; Date of action: 25 September 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 18th June 1858.; Born: Born on 8th March 1822 at Dartrey, County Armagh, Ireland.; Died: Died on the 30th April, 1902 at Upper Norwood, London.; Memorial: at Richmond Cemetery, Surrey; Askin register no.: 944
Citation digest (Askin): For highly distinguished Conduct when the troops penetrated into the City of Lucknow, India on the 25th September, 1857 having charged in on horseback with the 90th Regiment, headed by Colonel Campbell. They captured two guns in the face of heavy enemy grape fire, and having returned to bring up limbers and horses in order to carry off the captured equipment had galloped in under severe heavy musketry fire, he succeeded. Captain Olpherts was elected under Rule 13 of the Royal Warrant by his fellow officers

### Martin O'Meara VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/martin-o-meara/
Rank: Private; Unit: 16th Battalion. * Australian Imperial Force; Date of action: 9–12 August 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 5th September 1916.; Born: Born on the 31st of December 1882 at Curcragha, Terryglass, County; Died: Died on 20th December 1935 at Claremont, Perth, Western Australia.; Memorial: at Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth and also on the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia; Askin register no.: 945
Citation digest (Askin): Between the dates 9th/12th August 1916, during the four-days of very heavy fighting at Posieres, France, Private O'Meara repeatedly went out into No-Man's-Land under intense enemy artillery and machine-gun fire to bring in wounded officers and men. He volunteered and carried ammunition and bombs through, an extremely heavy enemy barrage, to an area where the trenches were being heavily shelled by the enemy. His action, throughout this period, where he showed an absolute disregard for any danger for himself undoubtedly saved many lives

### John O'Neill VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-o-neill/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 2nd Battalion. Prince of Wales Leinster Regiment; Date of action: 14 October 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th December 1918.; Born: Born on 11th February 1897 at Airdrie, Lanarkshire, Scotland.; Died: Died on 16th October 1942 at Hoylake, Cheshire.; Memorial: at the Holy Trinity Churchyard, Hoylake, Cheshire; Askin register no.: 946
Citation digest (Askin): For most conspicuous bravery on 14th October 1918, near Moorseele, Belgium, when his company's advance was checked by two enemy machine-guns and a field battery that was firing over open sights. Leading a charge consisting of himself and 11 men against the battery, they captured four field guns, two machine guns and took 16 prisoners. On the 20th October 1918 Sergeant O'Neill and one other man charged an enemy machine-gun position, routing approximately 100 of the enemy and causing many casualties. Throughout these operations he showed the most outstanding courage and powers of leadership

### George Onions VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/george-onions/
Rank: Lance-Corporal; Unit: 1st Battalion. Devonshire Regiment; Date of action: 22 August 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 14th December 1918.; Born: Born on 2nd March 1883 and Bilston, Staffordshire.; Died: Died on 2nd April 1944 at Birmingham.; Memorial: unknown; Askin register no.: 947
Citation digest (Askin): Having been sent out, with another man, to contact the Battalion on the right flank on 22nd August 1918 at Achiet-lePetit, France, Lance-Corporal Onions observed the enemy advancing in great numbers. At once, realising the opportunity, he placed himself and his comrade on the flank of the advancing enemy, and when the target was most favourable opened with rapid fire against them. At 100 yards, the enemy line wavered and several hands were seen to be raised in surrender. With the assistance of his comrade, Lance-Corporal Onions took approximately 200 prisoners, returning with them to his company commander

### John William Ormsby VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-william-ormsby/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 2nd Battalion, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry; Date of action: 14 April 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 8th June 1917.; Born: Born on 11th January 1881 at Dewsbury, Yorkshire.; Died: Died on 29th July 1952 at Dewsbury, Yorkshire.; Memorial: not known; Medal held by: The King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry; Askin register no.: 948
Citation digest (Askin): On 14th April, 1917 at Favet, France, during operations which culminated in the capture of an important position, Sergeant Ormsby, acting as company sergeant-major showed complete indifference to the heavy machine gun and rifle fire and set a fine example. After clearing a village he pushed on and drove out many snipers from localities further forward. When the only surviving officer was wounded he took command of the company and led them forward under heavy fire for 400 yards to a new position, holding it until relieved

### Michael James O'Rourke VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/michael-james-o-rourke/
Rank: Private; Unit: 7th Battalion. British Columbia Regiment. Canadian Expeditionary Force; Date of action: 15–17 August 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 8th November 1917.; Born: Born on 19th March 1878 at Limerick, Ireland.; Died: Died on 6th December 1957 at Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.; Memorial: at Forest Lawn Burial Park, North Burnaby, British Columbia; Askin register no.: 949
Citation digest (Askin): Private O'Rourke was a stretcher bearer, who during the period 15th/17th August, 1917, worked continuously for the three days and nights bringing in the wounded to safety, dressing their wounds and supplying them with food and drink. During the whole of this period at Hill 60, Lens, France, the area around where he worked was continuously shelled and swept by heavy machine gun and rifle fire. He was, on several occasions, knocked from his feet and even partially buried by enemy shells. Seeing a blinded comrade, who was being sniped at by the enemy, stumbling around ahead of their trench, Private O'Rourke immediately leapt out and went to his aid, bringing the man back, all the time under sniper fire. On a later occasion he went forward once more, a distance of 50 yards ahead of our barrage: all the time under heavy and accurate fire from enemy machine guns and snipers and brought in another wounded comrade. Once again, when the posts were retired to consolidate, he made his way out, again under extremely heavy fire, to bring in a wounded man who'd been left behind. He showed an absolute disregard for his own safety whilst going to the aid of the wounded in spite of his own exhaustion and being continuously under heavy fire from the enemy

### John Robert Osborn VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-robert-osborn/
Rank: Warrant Officer; Unit: 1st Battalion. Winnipeg Grenadiers. Canadian Infantry Corps; Date of action: 19 December 1941; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 2nd April 1946.; Born: Born on 2nd January 1899 at Foulden, near Thetford, Norfolk.; Died: Killed in action on 19th December 1941 at Mount Butler, Hong Kong.; Memorial: on the Sai Wan Bay Memorial, Hong Kong and also Osborn Barracks, Hong Kong; Askin register no.: 950
Citation digest (Askin): During the attack on Mount Butler, Hong Kong on the 19th December 1941 a section of the company led by Sergeant-Major Osborn captured and held a hill until the position became untenable. He helped the stragglers to the new company position and whilst covering their retirement he was exposed to the enemy. Later, when the enemy were hurling grenades at them, he picked up one and threw it back at the enemy. One grenade landed in a position where it was impossible to retrieve it and return it in time. Sergeant-Major Osborn shouted a warning to his comrades, then threw himself to bodily cover the grenade, which exploded. He was killed instantly

### James Osborne VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-osborne/
Rank: Private; Unit: 2nd Battalion. Northamptonshire Regiment; Date of action: 22 February 1881; Conflict: First Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 14th March 1882.; Born: Born on 13th April 1857 at Wiggington, Tring, Hertfordshire.; Died: Died on 2nd February 1928 near Tring, Hertfordshire.; Memorial: unknown; Askin register no.: 951
Citation digest (Askin): On the 22nd February 1881, Private Osborne rode under extremely heavy fire, towards a party of more than 40 Boers, he then picked up Private Mayes, who had been lying wounded, and carried him safely back into the camp at Wesselstroom, South Africa

### Gerald Robert O'Sullivan VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/gerald-robert-o-sullivan/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 1st Battalion. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers; Date of action: 1–2 July 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 1st September 1915.; Born: Born on 8th November 1888 at Frankfield, Douglas, County Cork,; Died: Killed in action on 21st August 1915 on Hill 70, Suvla, Gallipoli.; Memorial: on Helles Memorial, Gallipoli; Askin register no.: 952
Citation digest (Askin): For most conspicuous bravery on the Gallipoli peninsula. On the night of the 1st/2nd July, 1915, it was essential that a portion of the trench should be retaken. Captain O'Sullivan volunteered to lead a party of bomb throwers to effect the recapture. He advanced under very heavy fire, into the open in order to deliver his bombs with more effect, in doing so he mounted the Parapet where he was completely exposed to enemy fire from the occupants of the trench. He was finally wounded but his inspiring example had encouraged his party to make further efforts, resulting in the recapture of the trench. On the night on the 18th-19th June, 1915, Captain O'Sullivan, in the same locality, by his personal gallantry and leadership, saved a critical situation

### Edmund O'Toole VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/edmund-o-toole/
Rank: Sergeant (later Captain); Unit: Cape Frontier Light Horse South African Forces; Date of action: 3 July 1879; Conflict: Anglo-Zulu War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 9th October 1879; Born: Born on: Date unknown in Grahamstown, South Africa; Died: Died on: 1891 at Salsbury Rhodesia.; Memorial: not Known; Askin register no.: 953
Citation digest (Askin): On 3 July 1879 at Ulundi, Zululand, during the retirement of a reconnoitring party, a Captain* of the 9th Lancers went to the assistance of an NCO of the 24th Regiment whose horse had fallen and rolled on him. The Zulus were coming up quickly in great numbers, but the officer, with the help of Sergeant O'Toole , managed to mount the injured man behind him. He was, however, so dizzy that the sergeant, who had been keeping back the enemy, gave up his carbine and rode alongside to hold him on. They all finally reached safety

### Edmund O'Toole VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/edmund-o-toole-953/
Rank: Sergeant (later Captain); Unit: Cape Frontier Light Horse South African Forces; Gazette: London Gazetted on 9th October 1879; Born: Born on: Date unknown in Grahamstown, South Africa; Died: Died on: 1891 at Salsbury Rhodesia.; Memorial: not Known; Askin register no.: 953
Citation digest (Askin): On 3 July 1879 at Ulundi, Zululand, during the retirement of a reconnoitring party, a Captain* of the 9th Lancers went to the assistance of an NCO of the 24th Regiment whose horse had fallen and rolled on him. The Zulus were coming up quickly in great numbers, but the officer, with the help of Sergeant O'Toole , managed to mount the injured man behind him. He was, however, so dizzy that the sergeant, who had been keeping back the enemy, gave up his carbine and rode alongside to hold him on. They all finally reached safety

### James Owens VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-owens/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 49th Regiment; Date of action: 30 October 1854; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February, 1857.; Born: Born in 1829 at Killaine, Baileyboro, County Cavan, Ireland.; Died: Died on 20th August 1901 at Romford in Essex.; Memorial: unknown; Askin register no.: 954
Citation digest (Askin): Corporal OWENS distinguished himself on 30th October 1854 in personal encounter with the Russians. He nobly assisted Major Connolly of the Coldstream Guards

### William Oxenham VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-oxenham/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 32nd Regiment; Date of action: 30 June 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 21st November, 1859.; Born: Born in July 1824 at Tiverton, Devon.; Died: Died on the 29th December, 1874 at Exeter, Devon.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 955
Citation digest (Askin): For Distinguished bravery shown by Corporal Oxenham on 30th June 1857 in the saving of the life of Mr Capper of the Bengal Civil Service. Corporal Oxenham worked to extract Mr Capper from the ruins of a verandah which had fallen on him after being brought down by enemy fire. All the time the corporal was exposed to extremely heavy fire

### Anthony Palmer VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/anthony-palmer/
Rank: Private; Unit: 3rd Battalion Grenadier Guards; Date of action: 5 November 1854; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 24th February, 1857.; Born: Born in 1819 and Brereton, Congleton, Cheshire.; Died: Died on 12th December 1892 at Crumpsall, Manchester, Lancashire.; Memorial: at Heywood Cemetery, Rochdale, Lancashire; Askin register no.: 956
Citation digest (Askin): During the Battle of Inkerman, Crimea, on 5th November 1854, Brevet Major Sir Charles Russell offered to dislodge a body a Russian soldiers from the Sandbag battery if anyone would volunteer to go with him. Sergeant Norman, Private Anthony Palmer and Private Bailey volunteered. The attack succeeded. Private PALMER was present when the charge was made in defence of the Colours. Sir Charles Russell also witnessed Private PALMER make a single charge against the enemy. He undoubtedly saved Sir Charles' life when he shot an assailant who was about to bayonet him

### Frederick William Palmer VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/frederick-william-palmer/
Rank: Lance Sergeant; Unit: 22nd Battalion. Royal Fusiliers; Date of action: 16–17 February 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 3rd April 1917.; Born: Born on 11th November 1891 at Hammersmith, London.; Died: Died on 10th September, 1955 at Hordle, Hampshire.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 957
Citation digest (Askin): North of Courcelette, France, on the 16th/17th February 1917, when all his officers had become casualties, Lance Sergeant PALMER assumed command of his company. Under point-blank machine-gun fire he cut his way through barbed wire entanglements. He and six of his men rushed the enemy trench and dislodged an enemy machine gun which had hampered the advance. He collected men detached from other regiments and held the barricade for almost three hours against seven determined counter-attacks under a continuous barrage of bombs and rifle grenades from his flank and front. Lance Sergeant PALMER went in search of more bombs and in the short absence an 8th counter-attack, from the enemy, succeeded in driving his party back, threatening the defence of the whole flank. Although he'd been blown off his feet by a bomb and was exhausted, rallying his men he drove back the enemy and maintained his position. his determination and devotion to duty undoubtedly averted what might have been a disaster in this sector of the line

### Robert Anthony Maurice Palmer VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/robert-anthony-maurice-palmer/
Rank: Squadron Leader; Unit: 109 Squadron. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve; Date of action: 23 December 1944; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 23rd March 1945.; Born: Born on 7th July 1920 at Gillingham, Kent.; Died: Killed in burning aircraft on 23rd December, 1944 over Cologne,; Memorial: in Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery, Rheinberg, Germany; Askin register no.: 958
Citation digest (Askin): On 23rd December 1944, Squadron Leader Palmer was leading a Lancaster formation on a daylight raid over Cologne, Germany, to attack the marshalling yards. It was his task to mark the target. He came under extremely heavy anti-aircraft fire minutes before reaching the target, causing two engines to be set on fire. Enemy fighters attacked in force, but it did not deter Squadron Leader Palmer from diverging from his course, knowing that if he did so, he would be unable to utilise the special equipment to the best advantage. He was determined to provide an aiming point that could be easily seen by the following bombers. Ignoring the risk of fire and explosion in the aircraft, and it taking an immense effort to keep the aircraft on a straight course, he nevertheless, madea perfect approach and the bombs found their target. His Lancaster was last seen spiralling downwards in flames. There was only one survivor: the rear-gunner

### James Park VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-park/
Rank: Gunner; Unit: Bengal Artillery; Date of action: 14–22 November 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th December, 1858.; Born: Born in January 1835 at Barony, Glasgow.; Died: Died on 14th June 1858 at Lucknow, India.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 959
Citation digest (Askin): Gunner Park acted with conspicuous gallantry throughout the period 14th to 22nd of November 1857 at the Relief of Lucknow, India

### John Park VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-park/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 77th Regiment; Date of action: 19 April 1855; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February 1857.; Born: Born in February 1835 at Londonderry, Ireland.; Died: Died on 18th May 1863 at Allahabad, India.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 960
Citation digest (Askin): Sergeant Park, on 20th September and 5th November 1854, whilst taking part in the Battles of Alma and Inkerman showed great bravery. He also highly distinguished himself at the taking of the Russian Rifle Pits on the night of the 19th April 1855. His valour during the attack, when he was severely wounded, found the approval of Colonel Egerton

### Charles Edward Haydon Parker VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/charles-edward-haydon-parker/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 'Q' Battery. Royal Horse Artillery; Date of action: 31 March 1900; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th June 1900.; Born: Born on 11th March 1870 at Birmingham.; Died: Died on 5th December 1918 at Coventry, Warwickshire.; Memorial: at London Road Cemetery, Coventry, Warwickshire; Askin register no.: 962
Citation digest (Askin): On 31st March 1900, two batteries of the Royal Horse Artillery were retiring towards Bloemfontein, South Africa. The Boers had formed an ambush at Korn Spruit and before it was realised they captured a large portion of the baggage column and five of the six guns of the leading battery. When the alarm was sounded Q battery was within 300 yards of the Spruit, they at once wheeled about, moving off at a gallop under very heavy fire. A wheel horse was shot, it's gun upset, and had to be abandoned, along with another waggon whose horses had been killed. The remainder of the battery came into action close to some unfinished railway buildings, 1,150 yards from the Spruit and remained in action until told to retire. Then Major Phipps-Hornby, Commanding the battery, ordered the guns and limbers to be run back to safety. This exhausting operation was carried out by Sergeant Parker, Major Phipps-Hornby, Gunner Lodge, , and Driver Glasock. When finally all the guns, except one and one limber, had been removed to safety: the battery was reformed

### Walter Richard Parker VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/walter-richard-parker/
Rank: Lance Corporal; Unit: Royal Marine Light Infantry; Date of action: 30 April–1 May 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 22nd June 1917.; Born: Born on 20th September 1881 at Grantham, Lincolnshire; Died: Died on 28th, November 1936 at Stapleford, Nottinghamshire; Memorial: at Stapleford Cemetery; Walter Parker Square.(Photo*.) R.M.Museum. Eastney; Medal held by: the Royal Marine museum, Eastney Barracks,; Askin register no.: 963
Citation digest (Askin): On the night of 30 April/1 May 1915 at Gaba Tepe, Gallipoli, Lance Corporal Parker, a volunteer stretcher bearer, went out with a party of NCOs and men to take vital supplies to an isolated trench. Several men had already been killed in an attempt to reach the trench, and after crossing an area of about 400 yards swept by machine gun and rifle fire. Lance Corporal Parker was alone, the rest of the party having been killed or wounded. On his arrival he gave assistance to the wounded and when the trench was finally evacuated, he helped to remove and attend the casualties although he himself was seriously hurt. It was attended by his daughter Victoria and an attachment of Royal Marines. MORE TO BE ADDED

### Samuel Parkes VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/samuel-parkes/
Rank: Private; Unit: 4th Light Dragoons; Date of action: 25 October 1854; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February 1857.; Born: Born in 1813 at Stafford, Staffordshire.; Died: Died on 14th November 1864 at London.; Memorial: Buried in unmarked grave at Brompton Cemetery, London; Askin register no.: 964
Citation digest (Askin): In the charge of the Light Brigade at Balaclava, Crimea, Trumpet Major Crawford's horse fell and dismounted him, causing him to lose his sword. He was then attacked by two Cossacks when Private Parkes, whose horse had been killed, saved his life by placing himself between them and the Trumpet Major, driving them away with this sword. Whilst attempting to follow the Light Cavalry, in its retreat, they were both attacked by six Russians whom Parkes kept at a distance, as they retired slowly, using his sword deftly and skilfully to defend the Trumpet Major, for some time, until he was deprived of his sword by a shot

### Frederick Daniel Parslow VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/frederick-daniel-parslow/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Royal Naval Reserve; Date of action: 4 July 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th May 1919.; Born: Born on 14th April 1856 at London.; Died: Killed on the bridge of H.M. Horse Transport Anglo-California; Memorial: at Queenstown and on the Tower Hill Memorial, London; Askin register no.: 965
Citation digest (Askin): HM Horse Transport Anglo-California, completely unarmed, was attacked, on the surface, by a German submarine on 4th July 1915, south-west of Queenstown, Ireland. The submarine, in spite of the fact that Lieutenant Parslow, commanding, the Transport, kept altering the course, made occasional hits. The submarine hoisted the single "abandon the vessel as fast as possible." Lieutenant Parslow stopped the transport and was about to give the order to abandon ship, when a message was recieved, from a destroyer, to hold on as long as possible: so he got the Anglo-California under way again. At this, the U-boat opened up a very heavy fire, doing great damage to the transport. Lieutenant Parslow remained on the bridge throughout the whole attack, he was entirely without protection and was killed when the bridge was wrecked

### Francis Newton Parsons VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/francis-newton-parsons/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 1st Battalion. Essex Regiment; Date of action: 18 February 1900; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 20th November 1900.; Born: Born on the 23rd March, 1875 at Dover, Kent.; Died: Killed in action on 10th March 1900 at Driefontein, South Africa.; Memorial: on a tablet, unveiled by Sir Evelyn Wood VC in 1903; Askin register no.: 966

### Harry Falconer Parsons VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/harry-falconer-parsons/
Rank: Second Lieutenant; Unit: 14th (Service) Battalion. Gloucestershire Regiment; Date of action: 20–21 August 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 17th October 1917.; Born: Born on 13th June 1897 at Rishton, Blackburn, Lancashire.; Died: Died of wounds on 21st August 1917 near Epehy, France.; Memorial: at Villers-Faucon Communal Cemetery, France; Askin register no.: 967
Citation digest (Askin): During a night attack on the 20th/21st August, 1917 near Epehy, France, by a strong party of the enemy on a bombing post under his command, the bombers holding the post were forced back, but Second Lieutenant Parsons stayed at his post. Single-handed and severely scorched and burned by liquid fire he continued to delay the enemy with bombs until he was severely wounded. His gallant action held the enemy long enough to allow for the organisation of a bombing party, which successfully drove back the enemy before they managed to gain entry into any part of the trench. He later died from the wounds received

### Frank John Partridge VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/frank-john-partridge/
Rank: Private; Unit: 8th Battalion * Australian Military Forces; Date of action: 24 July 1945; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 22nd January 1946.; Born: Born on the 29th November, 1924 at Grafton, New South Wales, Australia.; Died: Died on 23rd March 1964 at Bellinger, New South Wales, Australia.; Memorial: at Marksville Cemetery, New South Wales and on the Australian War Memorial, Canberra; Askin register no.: 968
Citation digest (Askin): At Bougainville, in the Solomon Islands, on 24th July 1945, Private Partridge's section came under heavy fire from machine-guns and they suffered severe casualties. The Bren gunner was killed. In spite of being badly wounded himself, Private Partridge retrieved the Bren gun from the dead man and handed it to another to provide covering fire whilst he rushed a bunker to silence the enemy machine gun with a grenade. He killed the single occupant and went on to attack another bunker. Loss of blood caused him to grow weak which compelled him to halt. He rejoined the action later, during which time the Platoon withdrew from an untenable situation

### George Henry Tatham Paton VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/george-henry-tatham-paton/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 4th Battalion. Grenadier Guards; Date of action: 1 December 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 13th February 1918.; Born: Born on the 3rd October 1895 at Inellan, Argyllshire, Scotland.; Died: Killed in action on the 1st December 1917 at Gonnelieu, France.; Memorial: at Metz-en-Couture Communal Cemetery, British Extension, France; Askin register no.: 969
Citation digest (Askin): On the 1st December 1917 when the unit on his left was driven back, leaving his flank in the air and his company completely surrounded, he exposed himself fearlessly in order to readjust the line, walking up and down within 50 yards of the enemy, all the time under withering fire. He was the last to leave the village after having, personally, removed several of the wounded men. He again readjusted the line, and regardless of all danger, exposed himself to the enemy. The enemy counter-attacked four-times, and each time Captain Paton leapt on to the Parapet to stimulate his command. After the enemy had broken through on his left, he again mounted the Parapet, and with a few men who had been inspired by his example, forced the enemy to withdraw once more. There was no doubt that this action saved the left flank. He was mortally wounded

### John Paton VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-paton/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 93rd Regiment; Date of action: 16 November 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 24th December, 1858.; Born: Born on the 23rd December, 1833 at Stirling, Scotland.; Died: Died on 1st April 1914 at Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.; Memorial: at Rookwood Cemetery, Sydney, Australia; Askin register no.: 970
Citation digest (Askin): On 16th November 1857, Sergeant Paton went alone around the Shah Nujjiff, at Lucknow, India, under extremely heavy fire and discovered a breach in the opposite side. Later he conducted the Regiment to this breach and by this means, the important position was taken

### John George Pattison VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-george-pattison/
Rank: Private; Unit: 50th Battalion. Canadian Infantry; Date of action: 10 April 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 2nd August, 1917.; Born: Born on 8th September 1875 at Woolwich, London.; Died: Killed in action on 2nd June 1917 at Lens, France.; Memorial: at La Chaudiere Military Cemetery, France; Askin register no.: 971
Citation digest (Askin): When an enemy machine gun, which had been holding up the advance of our troops and inflicting severe casualties on 10th April 1917 at Vimy Ridge, in France, Private Pattison, without regard for his own safety, ran forward, and making his way by jumping from shell-hole to shell-hole, managed to reach cover only 30 yards from the enemy machine-gun. From this point, under extremely heavy fire, he hurled bombs which killed and wounded some of the gun's crew. Private Pattison then rushed forward, overcoming and bayoneting the surviving five gunners. His action made further advance to the objective possible

### Keith Payne VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/keith-payne/
Rank: Warrant Officer; Unit: Australian Army Training Team, Vietnam; Date of action: 24 May 1969; Conflict: Vietnam War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 19th September 1969.; Born: Born on 30th August 1933 at Ingham, Queensland, Australia.; Memorial: on the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia; Askin register no.: 972

### George Stanley Peachment VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/george-stanley-peachment/
Rank: Private; Unit: 2nd Battalion. King's Royal Rifle Corps; Date of action: 25 September 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 18th November 1915.; Born: Born on 5th May 1897 at Parkhills, Bury, Lancashire.; Died: Killed in action on 25th September, 1915 at Hulluch, France; Memorial: on Loos Memorial, France; Askin register no.: 973
Citation digest (Askin): During the heavy fighting on the 25th September 1915, near Hulluch, France, when in order to reorganise, the front line was compelled to retire, Private Peachment saw his company Commander, Captain Dubs, lying wounded and crawled to his assistance. The German fire was intense, but although there was a shell hole close by in which a few men had taken cover, Private Peachment never once thought of saving himself. He knelt, exposed to the enemy, trying to assist his officer. Whilst he was doing this, he was wounded by a bomb. One minute later he was killed by a rifle bullet

### George Randolph Pearkes VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/george-randolph-pearkes/
Rank: Major; Unit: 5th Canadian Mounted Rifles Battalion. * Canadian Expeditionary Force; Date of action: 30–31 October 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 11th January 1918.; Born: Born on the 26th February, 1888 at Watford, Hertfordshire.; Died: Died on 13th May 1984 at Victoria, British Columbia.; Memorial: at Holy Trinity Cemetery, Victoria; Askin register no.: 974
Citation digest (Askin): Major Pearkes, although wounded in the left thigh, continued to lead his men with utmost gallantry, in spite of many obstacles. On the 30th/31st October 1917 at Passchendaele, Belgium, when at a particular stage of the attack further advancement was threatened by a strong point, an objective of the Battalion on his left, but they had failed in its capture. Major Pearkes, appreciating the situation, quickly captured and held this strong point. This enabled the advance to continue successfully forward. It was mainly due to his personality and determination that he was able to maintain his objective with the small number of men at his command, repeatedly beating back enemy counter attacks whilst both of his flanks were unprotected. His repeated reports to his commanding officer giving his appreciation of the situation made it possible for them to dispose their troops to advantage and hold the position captured

### Samuel George Pearse VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/samuel-george-pearse/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 45th Battalion. Royal Fusiliers; Date of action: 29 August 1919; Conflict: North Russia Relief Force; Gazette: London Gazetted on 23rd October 1919.; Born: Born on the 16th July 1897 at Penarth, Glamorganshire, Wales.; Died: Killed in action on 29th August 1919 near Emtsa, Russia.; Memorial: at Archangel Allied Cemetery, Russia; Commemmorationat Brookwood Cemetery, Woking and on the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia; Askin register no.: 975
Citation digest (Askin): On 29th August to the north of Emtsa, Russia, Private Pearse, cleared a way for the troops to enter an enemy battery position, by cutting away the enemy barbed-wire, all the time under extremely heavy machine gun and rifle fire. Private Pearse went on to attack a Blockhouse which was causing casualties and harassing the advance. He killed the occupants with bombs but a minute later, he was killed. It was due to his courage that the position was carried with remarkably few casualties

### James Pearson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-pearson/
Rank: Private; Unit: 86th Regiment; Date of action: 3 April 1858; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 28th April 1860.; Born: Born on 2nd October 1822 at Rathdowney, Queen's County *, Ireland; Died: Died on 23rd January 1900 in India.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 976
Citation digest (Askin): On 3rd April 1858 on the occasion of the storming of Jhansi, India, Private Pearson gallantly attacked a number of armed rebels, killing one and bayoneting two others. He himself was wounded in attack. He also brought into Calpee, all the time under heavy fire , Private Michael Burns who unfortunately, later died of his wounds

### John Pearson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-pearson/
Rank: Private; Unit: 8th Hussars; Date of action: 17 June 1858; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th January, 1859.; Born: Born on 19th January 1825 at Leacroft, Leeds, Yorkshire.; Died: Died on 18th April 1892 at Ontario, Canada.; Memorial: on plaque in Memorial Park, Lion's Head, Ontario, Canada; Askin register no.: 977
Citation digest (Askin): In a gallant charge made by a squadron of the Regiment at Gwalior, India on 17th June 1858, included Private Pearson, Captain Heneage, Sergeant Joseph Ward, and Farrier George Hollis. They were supported by the Division of the Bombay Horse Artillery and the 95th Regiment. They routed the enemy who were advancing upon a position held by Brigadier Smith. They charged through the rebel camp into two batteries, capturing and bringing back two of the enemy's guns, all the time under heavy converging fire from the fort and the town

### Cyrus Wesley Peck VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/cyrus-wesley-peck/
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel; Unit: 16th Battalion. Manitoba Regiment. * Canadian Expeditionary Force; Date of action: 2 September 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 15th November 1918.; Born: Born on 26th April 1871 at Hopewell Hill, New Brunswick, Canada.; Died: Died on 27th September 1956 at Sydney, Vancouver, British Columbia,; Memorial: in New Westminster Cemetery, British Columbia; Askin register no.: 978
Citation digest (Askin): For most conspicuous bravery and skill whilst leading his men, under intense enemy fire After quickly capturing the first objective progress, to a further objective, was hampered by enemy machine-gun fire from the right flank. Colonel Peck went forward and made a personal reconnaissance tour, all the time under heavy machine-gun fire and sniping across a stretch of ground which was being heavily swept by enemy fire. Returning to the Battalion, he reorganised, and then, acting on the knowledge he'd gained from his reconnaissance, pushed them forward, arranging to protect his flanks. Making his way out under the most intense artillery and machine-gun fire, he intercepted our tanks and gave them the necessary instructions to where they were to make for, thus making it possible for Canadian Infantry Battalion to push forward. He then gave this Battalion the required support. His magnificent display of courage and leadership allowed the advance to continue and contributed largely to the success of the brigade attacks

### William Peel VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-peel/
Rank: Captain; Unit: Royal Navy; Date of action: 18 October 1854; 5 November 1854; 18 June 1855; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazette on 24th February 1857.; Born: Born on 2nd November 1824 at London.; Died: Died on 27th April 1858 at Cawnpore, India.; Memorial: the form of statues in Painted Hall, Greenwich Hospital;; Askin register no.: 979

### Walter Peeler VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/walter-peeler/
Rank: Lance-Corporal; Unit: 3rd Pioneer Battalion. Australian Imperial Force; Date of action: 4 October 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 26th November, 1917.; Born: Born on 9th August 1887 at Castlemaine, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.; Died: Died on the 23rd May, 1968 at Caulfield, Victoria, Australia.; Memorial: at Brighton Cemetery, Melbourne, and on the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia; Askin register no.: 980
Citation digest (Askin): During the first wave of the attack at Ypres, Belgium, on the 20th September, 1917, Lance-Corporal Peeler encountered an enemy sniping party, firing on the advancing troops from a shell hole. He immediately rushed the position, accounting for nine of the enemy, clearing the way for the advance. On two further occasions, he carried out similar acts of valour, each time accounting for a number of the enemy. He was directed, during operations, to a position where an enemy machine-gun was firing at our troops. Lance-Corporal Peeler located the gun and killed its operator, the remainder of the enemy party taking refuge in a dug-out close by. They were dislodged from this position by a bomb, causing 10 of them to run out, where Lance-Corporal Peeler disposed of them. He accounted for more than 30 of the enemy setting a fine example. His action ensuring the success of the attack against a determined enemy

### Henry Singleton Pennell VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/henry-singleton-pennell/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 2nd Battalion. Derbyshire Regiment; Date of action: 20 October 1897; Conflict: Tirah Campaign; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 20th May, 1898.; Born: Born on 18th June 1874 at Dawlish, Devon.; Died: Died on 19th January 1907 at St Moritzdorf, Switzerland as the; Askin register no.: 981
Citation digest (Askin): During the Tirah campaign on 20th October 1897, at the attack on the Dargai Heights, on the Indian Frontier, Captain W.E.G. Smith, of the Derbyshire Regiment, was struck down. Lieutenant Pennell ran to the officer's assistance, under a hail of bullets, making two determined attempts to carry and drag him back to cover. He only relinquished his attempts when he realised that Captain Smith was dead

### The Honourable Henry Hugh Manvers Percy VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/the-honourable-henry-hugh-manvers-percy/
Rank: Colonel; Unit: 3rd Battalion. Grenadier Guards; Date of action: 5 November 1854; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 5th May 1857.; Born: Born on 22nd August 1817 at Cobham, Surrey.; Died: Died on the 3rd December 1877 at London.; Memorial: St Nicholas Chapel, Westminster Abbey, and a Cross on the wall of the Falconer's Tower, Alnwick Castle, Northumberland; Askin register no.: 982
Citation digest (Askin): The Grenadier Guards were at some distance from the Sandbag Battery. Colonel Percy charged singly into the battery, followed almost immediately by the Guards. The walls and parapet of the battery were held by the Russians who kept up a continuous musketry fire. Colonel Percy, found himself with a number of men from various regiments who had charged too far at the Battle of Inkerman, in the Crimea on 5th November 1854. They were very nearly surrounded by Russians and were without ammunition. Although he was wounded, Colonel Percy, using his knowledge of the ground, extricated these men, around 50 in number, all the time under heavy fire from the Russians then in the Sandbag Battery, brought them safely to where fresh ammunition could be got, enabling them to renew the fighting

### John Perie VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-perie/
Rank: Sapper; Unit: Royal Engineers; Date of action: 18 June 1855; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February, 1857.; Born: Born in August 1829 at Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.; Died: Died on 17th September 1874 at Aberdeen, Scotland.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 983
Citation digest (Askin): On 18th June 1855 at Sebastopol, Crimea, Sapper Perie showed conspicuous gallantry, along with a Lieutenant Gerald Graham (reg No. 474), in leading a ladder party of sailors at the assault on the Redan. He also volunteered to go with the officer, helping him to bring in a wounded sailor who was lying in the open, even though he had received a a musket wound in the side

### Frederick Thornton Peters VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/frederick-thornton-peters/
Rank: Captain; Unit: Royal Navy; Date of action: 8 November 1942; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 18th May 1943.; Born: Born on 17th September 1889 at Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island,; Died: Killed in an air crash on 13th November 1942 off Gibraltar.; Memorial: on Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire; Askin register no.: 984
Citation digest (Askin): For Valour in taking HMS Walney, into the harbour of Oran, North Africa, on 8th November 1942. This port was held by the Vichy French. Captain Peters led his force through the boom towards the jetty, all the time under fire at point-blank range from the enemy shore batteries as well as fire from a Vichy French Destroyer and a Cruiser. Although he was blinded in one eye, he was the only one of 17 officers on the bridge that survived. HMS Walney, badly disabled and on fire, managed to make it to the jetty. She sank with her Colours flying

### Everard Aloysius Lisle Phillips VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/everard-aloysius-lisle-phillips/
Rank: Ensign; Unit: 11th Bengal Native Infantry; Date of action: 30 May–18 September 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 21st October 1859, also on 15th January 1907.; Born: Born on the 28th May 1835 at Coleorton, Leicestershire.; Died: Killed on the Delhi streets, during the Siege of Delhi , on 18th; Memorial: Oscott College, Birmingham; Askin register no.: 985
Citation digest (Askin): Between 30th May to 18th September 1857, at the Siege of Delhi, India, Ensign Phillips performed several gallant deeds. He was wounded on three separate occasions. Ensign Phillips, along with a small party, captured the Water Bastion. He was killed during the fighting in the streets on 18th September 1857

### Robert Edwin Phillips VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/robert-edwin-phillips/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 13th Battalion. (attached 9th Service Battn). Royal Warwickshire Regiment; Date of action: 25 January 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 8th June 1917.; Born: Born on 11th April 1895 at Hill Top, West Bromwich, Staffordshire.; Died: Died on 23rd September 1968 at St Veep, Lostwithiel, Cornwall.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 986
Citation digest (Askin): After his Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel E Henderson had been mortally wounded whilst leading a counter attack on the 25th January 1917 at Kut-el-Amara, Mesopotamia, Lieutenant Phillips went out, under extremely heavy, concentrated fire, to his aid. With the help of a comrade, Corporal Scott, they succeeded in bringing him back to the safety of our lines. In the first instance, he had tried to run a telephone wire across the open ground, as he followed the Battalion. This became impossible when the signallers were killed. He then turned all his attention to rescuing his commanding officer, who was lying in the open

### Edmund John Phipps-Hornby VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/edmund-john-phipps-hornby/
Rank: Major; Unit: 'Q' Battery, Royal Horse Artillery; Date of action: 31 March 1900; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th June, 1900.; Born: Born on 31st December, 1857 at Lordington, Emsworth, Hampshire.; Died: Died on 13th December, 1947 at Sonning, Berkshire.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 595
Citation digest (Askin): On 31st March, 1900 at Korn Spruit, South Africa, two batteries of the Royal Horse Artillery were ambushed with the loss of most of the baggage column and five guns of the leading battery. When the alarm was given 'Q' Battery, commanded by Major Phipps-Hornby, went into action 1150 yards from the spruit, until the order to retire was received, when the major commanded that the guns and their limbers be run back by hand to a safe place..... a most exhausting operation over a considerable distance, but at last all but one of the guns and one limber had been moved to safety and the battery reformed. Also awarded the Victoria Cross in this action was H H Glasock (reg No.452)., I. Lodge (reg No. 749) and C.E.H. Parker (reg No. 962)

### Arthur Frederick Pickard VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/arthur-frederick-pickard/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Royal Regiment of Artillery; Date of action: 20 November 1863; Conflict: New Zealand Wars; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 22nd September, 1864.; Born: Born on the 4th April 1841 at Forest Hill, Northamptonshire.; Memorial: not known:; Askin register no.: 987
Citation digest (Askin): During an assault on the enemy's position at Rangiriri, New Zealand, on 20th November 1863, Lieutenant Pickard, along with the Assistant Surgeon William Temple, showed gallant conduct in exposing their lives to imminent danger, in order to render assistance to the wounded, and especially to Captain Mercer, who later died, of the Royal Artillery. At a point in the crossing of the entrance to the Maori Keep, where the enemy were concentrating their fire, Lieutenant Pickard, crossed and recrossed the parapet to obtain water for the wounded, when none of the other men could be prevailed upon to perform the service. The coolness displayed by him as he traversed, exposed to heavy cross-fire was exemplary. Both Lieutenant Pickard and Assistant Surgeon Temple, under extremely trying circumstances to which they were exposed, showed great calmness throughout

### Ernest Herbert Pitcher VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/ernest-herbert-pitcher/
Rank: Petty Officer; Unit: Royal Navy; Date of action: 8 August 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 2nd November 1917.; Born: Born on 31st December 1888 at Mullion, Cornwall.; Died: Died on 10th February 1946 at Sherborne, Dorset.; Memorial: at Swanage Cemetery, Dorset and in Swanage Parish Church; Askin register no.: 988
Citation digest (Askin): Petty Officer Pitcher was the gunlayer of the four-inch gun aboard HMS Dunraven, a 'Q' ship * when she was shelled by a German submarine on 8th August 1917, in the Bay of Biscay. Petty Officer Pitcher, along with the rest of the crew waited in hiding. A shell, the first of three, caused the debt charge to detonate, and the second and third shells starting a fire. They rescued some of the ammunition and kept the boxes on their knees to prevent them getting overheated and exploding. When an explosion blew up the four inch gun, the crew was blown into the air. Luckily they landed on mock railway trucks, disguised as cargo, made of canvas and wood, although one of them fell into the sea. a simple merchant ship. Information regarding the event : On 8th August 1917, HMS Dunraven, a 'Q'ship, sighted a U-boat , UC71, and because she was disguised as an unobservant merchantman the submarine did not dive for some time . The submarine eventually dived but surfaced, shortly after, dead astern of the Dunraven. The U-boat opened fire at 5000 yards. Commander Gordon Campbell sent frantic signals and made smoke. On the poop deck the two-and-half pound gun gave a fine example of poor shooting . The shelling continued for half-an-hour but failed to hit. The U-boat slowly closed the distance. Campbell took advantage of a near miss, to stop the ship. From a donkey boiler he created clouds of steam amidships and sending away the Panic party*. Then turning hard to port to bring the guns to bear. Unfortunately the U-boat, now only 1000 yards away, made three hits on the Dunraven. The first hit exploded a depth charge, blowing Lieutenant Bonner from his hiding place. A fire was started on the deck. The remainder of the crew remained in hiding as a fire raged below, in the ammunition store. Billowing smoke hid the UC71 as she crossed the stern. Realising that the after guns and their crews could be blown up at any time, Campbell waited for the submarine to come out of the smoke. As she came into view an explosion caused the four-inch gun and his crew to be blown into the air. Luckily their falls were broken by 'mock railway trucks', simulating cargo, made of wood and canvas. One man fell into the sea. Realisation that this was a 'Q' ship caused the UC 71 to crash dive but not before the Dunraven managed to fire two shots. Campbell sent away another Panic party in the hope that the U-boat would think that they were sinking. However the UC71 returned hitting her near the stern with a torpedo. The original Panic party returned and a third Panic party left on a raft. After Campbell had fired torpedoes at the U-boat and missed, the UC 71, having no torpedoes left, disappeared and was never seen again

### Henry William Pitcher VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/henry-william-pitcher/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Bengal Staff Corps and Adjutant to 4th Punjab Infantry; Date of action: 30 October 1863; Conflict: Umbeyla Campaign; Gazette: London Gazetted on 16th July 1864.; Born: Born in 1841 in Somerset.; Died: Died on 5th July 1875 at Dehra Ghazeekhan, Punjab, India.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 989
Citation digest (Askin): For a daring and gallant manner on 30th October 1863, Lieutenant Pitcher when he led a party of his Regiment to capture the Crag Picquet after its garrison had been driven in by the enemy, 60 of them having been killed during the desperate hand-to-hand fighting on this occasion. Because of the rock formation leading to the Crag top, it could only be approached by one or two men at a time. Lieutenant Pitcher coolly led a party of the Regiment up to the last rock, until he was stunned, by a large stone thrown by the enemy from above, causing him to be knocked down. When the Crag Picquet, having fallen into enemy once more, was attacked again, Lieutenant Pitcher displayed great gallantry , on 13th November, when he led, by several yards, another charge in an endeavour to recapture the Picquet. On this occasion, he was severely wounded and had to be carried back

### James Pitts VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-pitts/
Rank: Private; Unit: 1st Battalion. Manchester Regiment; Date of action: 6 January 1900; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 26th July, 1901.; Born: Born on the 26 the February 1877 at Blackburn, Lancashire.; Died: Died on 18th February 1955 at Blackburn, Lancashire.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 990
Citation digest (Askin): During an attack on Caesar's Camp in Natal, South Africa, on the 6th January 1900, when 16 men of 'D' Company, Manchester Regiment were defending one of the slopes of the hill, Private Pitts and Privates Scott occupied a sangar *. On their left all of our men had been shot and their positions occupied by the Boers. These two men stayed at their post, without food or water, all the time under extremely heavy fire from the enemy, for 15 hours. During this period they kept a keen lookout and exchanged their fire, even though, on their immediate left rear, the Boers occupied the sangars close by. Private Pitts and Private Scott held this position until the Boers were driven from the hill by relieving troops

### Basil Charles Godfrey Place VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/basil-charles-godfrey-place/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Royal Navy; Date of action: 22 September 1943; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 22nd February 1944.; Born: Born on 19th July 1921 at Little Malvern, Worcestershire.; Died: Died on 27th December 1994 in London.; Memorial: not known. There should be a tribute in the Ledger of VC and GC recipients in Westminster Abbey; Askin register no.: 991
Citation digest (Askin): Lieutenant Place * commanding the Midget Submarine X7, along with Lieutenant Cameron *, Commanding Midget Submarine X6, on the 22nd September, 1943, at Kaafjord, Norway, carried out a most a daring and successful attack on the German Battleship Tirpitz. Lieutenant Place found a gap in the outer net at 4am on the 22nd September. He waited for a minesweeper to come out before taking the X7 through the opening. Unfortunately the X7 ran into a torpedo net. After going full astern and flooding and blowing the tanks, they got through. At 6:40am, he sighted the Tirpitz, approximately 1700 yards away. X7 got stuck in another net and on freeing itself they broke surface, 30 yards from the Turpitz. They submerged and made contact with the Battleship, approximately 20 ft below its B Turret. They edged below, and under the keel, lined up, fore and aft, with the enemy ship. The X7, then dropped her starboard charge, after which, she went astern for 150 yards or more before dropping her second charge

### Alfred Oliver Pollard VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/alfred-oliver-pollard/
Rank: Second Lieutenant; Unit: 1st Battalion. Honourable Artillery Company; Date of action: 29 April 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 8th in June 1917.; Born: Born on 4th May 1893 at Wallington, Surrey.; Died: Died on 5th December 1960 at Bournemouth, Hampshire.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 992
Citation digest (Askin): Owing to heavy casualties caused by enemy shellfire, the troops of various units to the left of Second Lieutenant Pollard's Battalion had become disorganised on 29th April, 1917 at the Gavrelle, France. A further enemy attack only caused further confusion and retirement, and being closely pressed by enemy forces. Realising the seriousness of the situation, Second Lieutenant Pollard rushed up to put a halt to the retirement. With only four men, he began a counter-attack with bombs, pressing it home, breaking the enemy and regaining all the ground that had been lost: and much more in addition. The enemy sustained many casualties as they retired in complete disorder. With his lack of regard for danger, he instilled every man, who saw him, with courage

### James Dalgleish Pollock VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-dalgleish-pollock/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 5th Battalion. Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders; Date of action: 27 September 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 18th December, 1915.; Born: Born on 3rd June 1890 at Tillicoultry, Clackmannanshire, Scotland.; Died: Died on 10th May 1958 at Ballochyle, Ayrshire, Scotland.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 993

### Charles Pope VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/charles-pope/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 11th Battalion. * Australian Imperial Force; Date of action: 15 April 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 8th June 1917.; Born: Born on 5th March 1883 at Mile End, London.; Died: Killed in action on 15th April 1917 at Louveral, France.; Memorial: in Moeuvres Communal Cemetery Extension, France and on the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia; Askin register no.: 995
Citation digest (Askin): Lieutenant Pope was in command of very important picquet post on the 15th April 1917 at Louveral, France, in the sector held by the 11th Battalion, having been given the orders to hold the post at all costs. A superior force of the enemy attacked and surrounded the picquet post and Lieutenant Pope realised that he was running out of ammunition and sent back for further supplies. Before these could arrive the situation changed drastically and Lieutenant Pope was observed, charging with his picquet, against a far superior enemy force. Eventually it was overpowered, but not before the lieutenant and his party had inflicted heavy losses upon the enemy. His body, along with most of his party, was found in close proximity to 80 of the enemy dead, proof indeed that they had put up a gallant resistance: furthermore Lieutenant Pope had obeyed the order to hold the position to the last

### Patrick Anthony Porteous VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/patrick-anthony-porteous/
Rank: Temporary Captain (later Colonel); Unit: The Royal Regiment of Artillery; Date of action: 19 August 1942; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 20th October 1942; Born: Born on: 1 January 1918 at Abbottabad. North West Frontier,; Died: Died on: Date Aound April/May 2001. (To be confirmed.); Memorial: Funtingdon Churchyard, Hampshire; Askin register no.: 996
Citation digest (Askin): On 19 August 1942 at Dieppe, France, Captain Porteous was liaison officer between two detachments whose task was to attack the heavy coast defence guns. During the initial assault Captain Porteous , with the smaller detachment was shot through the hand, but he nevertheless disarmed and killed his assailant, thereby also saving the life of a British sergeant. In the meantime the two officers of the other detachment had been killed and the Troop Sergeant-Major seriously wounded, so Captain Porteous, in the face of withering fire, dashed across open ground to take command and led the men in a successful charge against the enemy, when he was severely wounded for the second time. He continued to the final objective, however, but eventually collapsed after the last gun had been destroyed

### Frederick William Owen Potts VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/frederick-william-owen-potts/
Rank: Private; Unit: 1st/1st. Berkshire Yeomanry. (Territorials); Date of action: 21 August 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 1st October 1915.; Born: Born on 18th December 1892 at Reading, Berkshire.; Died: Died on the third and November 1943 at Reading, Berkshire.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 997
Citation digest (Askin): Private Potts although himself had been severely wounded in the thigh during the attack on Hill 70 on 21st August 1915, under the trenches of the Turks, he remained with Private Andrews, a severely wounded soldier from his own regiment, who was severely wounded, for more than 48 hours, even though he could, himself, have returned to safety. Attaching a shovel to the equipment of Private Andrews, and using it as a sledge, Private Potts dragged him back to the lines: which were over 600 yards away, all that time being fired at by the Turkish troops. He arrived back at the unit's trench at around 9:30pm on 23rd August 1915. More to be added

### Arthur Poulter VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/arthur-poulter/
Rank: Private; Unit: 1/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's Regiment; Date of action: 10 April 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 20th June 1918.; Born: Born on 16th December 1893 at Kilgrambridge, East Witton, North; Died: Died on 29th August 1956 at Leeds, Yorkshire.; Memorial: at New Wortley Cemetery, Leeds, Yorkshire; Askin register no.: 998
Citation digest (Askin): Private Poulter, who was acting as a stretcher bearer at Erquinghem, Lys, France, on 10th April 1918, carried severely wounded men, on 10 occasions, through extremely heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. Whilst he was carrying them, two of the wounded, were hit a second time. After a withdrawal over the river had been ordered, Private Poulter, in full view of the enemy, returned to carry back another wounded man, who had been left behind. He bandaged 40 wounded men, under fire from the enemy, and he was seriously wounded himself whilst attempting another rescue in the face of the enemy

### Prakash Singh VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/prakash-singh/
Rank: Jemadar; Unit: 4th/13th Frontier Force Rifles. Indian Army; Date of action: 6 January 1943; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 1st May 1945.; Born: Born on 1st July 1919 at Kahna Chak Village, in the Kathua District; Died: Killed in action on 17th February 1945 at Kanlan Ywathit, Burma.; Memorial: on Rangoon Memorial, Burma; Askin register no.: 999
Citation digest (Askin): Jemadar Prakash Singh was commanding a platoon which was taking the main weight of fierce enemy attacks at Kanlan Ywathit, Burma on the 16th/17th February 1945. He was relieved of his command when he was wounded in both ankles, however, when his second in command was also wounded, he took command once more after crawling back, directed operations and give inspiration to his men. He was wounded again in both legs, in spite of this he continued to direct the defence by dragging himself, from one place to another, by using his hands. Wounded for a third time, this time mortally, he shouted the Dogra war-cry, inspiring his company in such a manner that they rose and finally drove off the enemy

### Premindra Singh Bhagat VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/premindra-singh-bhagat/
Rank: Second Lieutenant; Unit: Corps of Indian Engineers; Date of action: 31 January–1 February 1941; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 10th June 1941.; Born: Born on 14th October 1918 at Bhagat Kot, Mussourie, India.; Died: Died on 23rd May 1975 at Delhi, India.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 1000
Citation digest (Askin): Second Lieutenant Premindra Singh Bhagat, on 31st January/1st February, 1941, after Gallabat, Abyssinia, had been captured, covered 55 miles in four days, clearing the Italian minefields. He was twice blown up in his carrier, was ambushed and had an eardrum shattered. He would not rest until the mine-clearing was completed, although there were some casualties amongst his men

### Harry North Dalrymple Prendergast VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/harry-north-dalrymple-prendergast/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Madras Engineers; Date of action: 21 November 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 21st October, 1859.; Born: Born on 15th October 1834 at Madras, India.; Died: Died on 24th July 1913 at Richmond, Surrey.; Memorial: at Richmond Cemetery, Surrey; Askin register no.: 1001
Citation digest (Askin): For showing conspicuous bravery at Mundisore, India, whilst saving the life of Lieutenant G. Dew of the 14th Light Dragoons, risking his own life by attempting to cut down a Velaitee, who was covering Lieutenant Dew with his piece, only a few yards up to the rear. Lieutenant Prendergast was wounded when the piece was discharged and would also have probably been cut down if the rebel hadn't been killed by Major Orr. He distinguished himself, by his gallantry during the actions at Ratgurgh and Betwa, when he was severely wounded

### John Prettyjohn VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-prettyjohn/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: Royal Marine Light Infantry; Date of action: 5 November 1854; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February 1857.; Born: Born on 11th June 1823 at Dean Prior, Ashburton, Devon.; Died: Died on 20th January 1887 at Manchester, Lancashire.; Memorial: not known except that he is buried in Manchester; Askin register no.: 1002
Citation digest (Askin): For gallantry at the Battle of Inkerman, on 5th November 1854, he had been seen to shoot four Russians. Corporal Prettyjohn's Platoon went out, under Captain Hopkins, to clear some caves from which snipers were operating. During this operation, the platoon had used up most of its ammunition when it came to their notice that fresh parties of Russians were creeping, in single file, up the hillside. Corporal Prettyjohn instructed his men to collect as many stones as possible in order to use instead of ammunition. The first Russian to appear was seized by the corporal and hurled down the slope. As the others got closer they were bombarded with a hail of stones causing them to retreat

### Llewellyn, Alberic Emilius Price-Davies VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/llewellyn-alberic-emilius-price-davies-310/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: King's Royal Rifle Corps; Date of action: 17 September 1901; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 29th November, 1901.; Born: Born on 30th June, 1878 at Chirbury, Shropshire.; Died: Died on 26th December, 1965 at Sonning, Berkshire.; Memorial: St Andrews Church, Sonning, Berkshire and on the King's Royal Rifle Corps memorial in Winchester Cathedral; Askin register no.: 310
Citation digest (Askin): On 17th September, 1901 at Blood River Poort, South Africa, the Boers had overwhelmed the right of the British column and some 400 of them were galloping round the flank and rear of the guns calling on the drivers to surrender them. Lieutenant Price-Davies, hearing an order to fire on the charging Boers, at once drew his revolver and dashed upon them in a desperate attempt to rescue the guns. He was immediately shot and knocked off his horse, but was not mortally wounded although he had ridden to what seemed certain death

### Thomas Pride VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/thomas-pride/
Rank: Captain; Unit: of the After Guard. Royal Navy; Date of action: 6 September 1864; Conflict: Bombardment of Shimonoseki; Gazette: London Gazetted on 21st April 1865.; Born: Born on the 29th March, 1835 at Oldbridge, Wareham, Dorset.; Died: Died on 16th July 1893 at Parkstone, Dorset.; Memorial: in All Saints Churchyard, Branksome, Dorset; Askin register no.: 1003
Citation digest (Askin): Thomas PRIDE, RN of HMS Euryalus was one of the two colour sergeants who survived after accompanying Midshipman D.G. Boyes when they carried the Queen's Colours into the action at Shimonoseki, Japan on the 6th September, 1864. The other colour sergeant was severely wounded but Pride and the Midshipman continued the charge in the capture of the enemy's stockade. In spite of the fierce fire they kept the flag flying, never faltering. Direct orders from a superior officer prevented the two from going forward any further

### Dighton MacNaughton Probyn VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/dighton-macnaughton-probyn/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 2nd Punjab Cavalry; Date of action: 1857 to 1858; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 18th June 1858.; Born: Born on the 21st January 1833 at Marylebone, London.; Died: Died on 20th June 1924 at Sandringham, Norfolk.; Memorial: at Kensal Green Cemetery, London and at Sandringham Church, Norfolk; Askin register no.: 1004
Citation digest (Askin): During the period 1857-58, while serving in India, Captain Probyn, has been distinguished for gallantry and daring. At the Battle of Agra when his squadron charged the Rebel Infantry, he was separated from his men and surrounded by five a six Sepoys. He defended himself from their thrusts, cutting down two of his assailants before being rejoined by his own men. In another act of single combat with a Sepoy he was wounded in the wrist, he cut down the Sepoy even though the man fought desperately. On the same day, in the presence of a number of the enemy, he singled out and killed a standard bearer and captured the standard

### Arthur Herbert Procter VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/arthur-herbert-procter/
Rank: Private; Unit: later The Reverend) 1/5th Battalion The King's (Liverpool) Regiment; Date of action: 4 June 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 5th August 1916.; Born: Born on 11th August 1890 at Bootle, Lancashire.; Died: Died on 27th January 1973 at Sheffield, Yorkshire.; Memorial: Sheffield Cathedral; Askin register no.: 1005
Citation digest (Askin): On 4th June, 1916 near Ficheux, France, Private Procter noted some movement on the part of two wounded men who were lying in full view of the enemy about 75 yards in front of the trenches. He at once went out on his own initiative and although heavily fired at, ran and crawled to the two men, got them under cover of a small bank, dressed their wounds and promised that they would be rescued after dark. He left No. warm clothing and then return to the trenches, again being heavily fired at. and men were rescued at dusk

### Joseph Prosser VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/joseph-prosser/
Rank: Private; Unit: 2nd Battalion 1st Regiment (becoming The Royal Scots ++++The Lothian Regiment); Date of action: 16 June 1855; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February 1857.; Born: Born on: 21st January 1833 at Marylebone, London.; Died: Died on: 1869 (date unknown0 at Tipperary, Ireland.; Memorial: Grave unknown; Askin register no.: 1007
Citation digest (Askin): On 16 June 1855 at Sebastopol, Crimea, when on duty in the trenches, Private Prosser pursued and apprehended, (whilst exposed to enemy cross-fire), a soldier in the act of deserting to the enemy. On 11 August he left the most advanced trench and helped to carry to safety a severely wounded soldier of the 95th Regiment who was unable to move. This act was performed under very heavy fire from the enemy Further information: His Army number was 1672 and served in the Crimean War In the VC 1856-1920 the second act was described as "This gallant and humane act"

### George Prowse VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/george-prowse/
Rank: Chief Petty Officer; Unit: Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve; Date of action: 2 September 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 30th October 1918.; Born: Born in 1886 at either Bath or Paulton, Somerset. (records are; Died: Killed in action on 27th September 1918 near Arleux, France.; Memorial: on the Vis-en-Artois Memorial, France; Askin register no.: 1008
Citation digest (Askin): During an advance on the 2nd September 1918, Chief Petty Officer Prowse and a portion of his company were disorganised by enemy machine-gun fire from a strong point. Collecting the available men together, with great coolness and bravery he led them against a machine-gun, captured it along with 28 prisoners and five machine guns. Later he established a strategic position on high ground, after leading a patrol against a strong enemy opposition. On another occasion he, single-handed, attacked an ammunition limber, killing the three men accompanying it and capturing the limber. Two days later, he covered the advance of his company with a Lewis gun section, later locating a concrete machine-gun emplacement with two machine-guns which were holding up the advance of the battalion to the right. With complete disregard for his personal safety, he rushed forward, aided by a small party, which attacked and captured these posts, killing six of the enemy and taking 13 prisoners as well as capturing the two machine guns. He was the only survivor of this attack, but by their daring and heroic action had enabled the battalion to the right to advance without being machine-gunned from the village. His magnificent example and leadership inspired them all

### Thomas Tannatt Pryce VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/thomas-tannatt-pryce/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 4th Battalion. Grenadier Guards; Date of action: 11–12 April 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 22nd May 1918.; Born: Born on the 17th January 1886 at the Hague, Holland.; Died: Killed in action on 13th April 1918.(After being reported Missing); Memorial: Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium, and Llandysilio Church and War Memorial; Askin register no.: 1009
Citation digest (Askin): After being ordered to attack a village, he led two platoons forward, moving from house house, killing some 30 of the enemy, seven of whom he accounted for personally. The following day, along with some 30 or 40 men, the remainder of his company having become casualties. Starting around 8:15am , his left flank was surrounded by the enemy and they were subjected to enfilade fire. He and his men beat off no less than four hostile attacks during the day, killing many of the enemy. Bringing up three field guns, to within 300 yards of his position, the enemy, firing over open sights, were gradually knocking in the trench. By 6:15 that evening the enemy were within 60 yards of his trench. Captain Pryce, called on his men to cheer loudly, charge the enemy and fight to the last. With the Captain in the lead they left the trench and by using their bayonets, drove the enemy back some 100 yards. The enemy approached again, 30 minutes later, in greater numbers and the captain had only 17 men left and not one round of ammunition. Determined not to surrender, he again led his men in a charge. They were last seen in a fierce hand-to-hand struggle with a superior number of the enemy. Captain Pryce, with approximately 40 men had held up an enemy battalion for over 10 hours and undoubtedly stopped the advance through the British line and had a great influence on the battle. He was reported missing on 13th April 1918 , but he was later found to have died on that date

### John Purcell VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-purcell/
Rank: Private; Unit: 9th Lancers; Date of action: 19 June 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 15th January 1858.; Born: Born at Kilcommon, Oughtorard, Co. Galway, Ireland in 1814; Died: Killed in action at Delhi, India, on 19th September 1857; Askin register no.: 1010
Citation digest (Askin): On th 19 June 1857 at Delhi, India during the mutiny, when a wagon of one of the batteries was blown up and the horse of Brigadier J.H. Grant CB, commander of the Cavalry Brigade was shot, Private Purcell with Private Hancock (Reg. No. 523 ) and Sowar Roopur Khan, of the 4th Irregular Cavalry, stayed with the officer until he could be dragged to safety by the sowar's horse. Private Purcell's horse was killed under him and Private Hancock was severely wounded

### Charles Colquhoun Pye VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/charles-colquhoun-pye/
Rank: Sergeant-Major; Unit: 53rd Regiment; Date of action: 17 November 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th December 1858.; Born: Born in 1820 at Forebridge Staffordshire .; Died: Died on 12th February 1876 at Kirkstall, Victoria, Australia.; Memorial: at Tower Hill Cemetery, Victoria, Australia; Askin register no.: 1011
Citation digest (Askin): For steady and fearless conduct whilst under fire at Lucknow, India, on 17th November 1857 whilst bringing up fresh ammunition to the mess house, and on many other occasions when the regiment had been engaged in action. He was elected, for the Victoria Cross, under Rule 13 of the Royal Warrant of 29th January, 1856, by the non-commissioned officers of his regiment

### Lionel Ernest Queripel VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/lionel-ernest-queripel/
Rank: Captain; Unit: The Royal Sussex Regiment attached to the 10th Parachute Battalion; Date of action: 19 September 1944; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 1st February 1945; Born: Born on: 13th July 1920 at Winterbourne Monkton, Dorset.; Died: Died on: 19th September 1944 at Battle of Arnhem, Holland.; Memorial: Arnhem Oosterbeek War Cemetery and in Chichester Cathedral in the Royal Sussex Regimental Chapel; Askin register no.: 1012
Citation digest (Askin): On 19 september 1944 at Arnhem, Holland, Captain Queripel displayed the highest standard of gallantry during the whole of a peroiod of nine hours of bitter and confused fighting. Under heavy fire he carrried a wounded sergeant to the regimental aid post and was himself wounded in the face. Later, when it became necessary to withdraw he insisted , despite the protests of his men, in remaining behind to cover their withdrawal, armed only with his pistol and a few hand grenades. This was the last occasion on which he was seen

### Robert Quigg VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/robert-quigg/
Rank: Private; Unit: Royal Irish Rifles; Date of action: 1 July 1916; Conflict: First World War

### Henry James Raby VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/henry-james-raby/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Royal Navy; Date of action: 18 June 1855; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February 1857.; Born: Born on the 26th September, 1827 at Boulogne, France.; Died: Died on 13th February 1907 at his home, 8, Clarence Parade, Southsea,; Memorial: at Highland Road Cemetery, Portsmouth, Hampshire and in the Town Hall, Llanelli, Wales; Askin register no.: 1014
Citation digest (Askin): After the assault on Sebastopol on 18th June 1855, a soldier of the 57th Regiment, who had been shot in both legs, was seen calling for assistance. Commander RABY and two other men, Captain of the Forecastle John Taylor and Boatswain's Mate Henry CURTIS, climbed over the breastwork, all three then proceeding the 70 yards across the open space, all the time under continuous heavy fire from the enemy, making their way towards the salient angle of the Redan. They succeeded in getting the wounded man to a place of safety, all the time under the imminent risk of losing their own lives

### Henry Ramage VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/henry-ramage/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 2nd Dragoons; Date of action: 25 October 1854; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 2nd June 1858.; Born: Born in 1827 at Morningside, Edinburgh, Scotland.; Died: Died on 29th December 1859 at Newbridge, County Kildare, Ireland.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 1015
Citation digest (Askin): On 25th October 1854, at the Battle of Balaclava, Sergeant Ramage galloped to the assistance of Private McPherson, also of the 2nd Dragoons, when he saw that he was surrounded by seven Russians. By his gallantry, he dispersed the Russians and saved McPherson's life. On the same day, when the Heavy Brigade was rallying, and the enemy retiring, dismounted and brought in a Russian prisoner. Also on the same day, as the Heavy Brigade was covering the retreat of the Light Cavalry, he dismounted and lifted Private Gardiner, whose leg had a severe fracture, from his horse. Sergeant Ramage then carried him bodily to the rear, under a heavy crossfire, thus saving his life. The spot where Private Gardiner would have fallen was immediately afterwards covered by the Russian Cavalry

### Rambahadur Limbu VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/rambahadur-limbu/
Rank: Lance-Corporal; Unit: 2nd Battalion. 10th Princess Mary's Gurkha Rifles; Date of action: 21 November 1965; Conflict: Malaysia-Indonesia Confrontation; Gazette: London Gazetted on 21st April 1966.; Born: Born in July or August 1939 at Chyangthapu village , Yangrop Thum,; Askin register no.: 1016
Citation digest (Askin): On 21st November 1965, Lance-Corporal Rambahadur Limbu, along with a party 16 Gurkhas when they discovered and attacked about 30 Indonesians located in the border area. They were holding position on a jungle hilltop. Their approach was a knife-edge, which would only allow three men to be abreast. The Lance-Corporal and two men went forward, he saw a sentry and a machine gun in the nearest trench. Edging forward until he was only 10 yards from the trench, they were spotted by the sentry, who fired and hit Bijuliparsad Rai, his comrade to his right. The NCO ran forward, jumped into the trench and killed the sentry. The enemy, now alerted, opened fire on the small party, wounding the other two. From his position in the trench, he realised that he could not support his platoon. Leaving the trench, he led the platoon to a better position. He then began his crawl to rescue the two wounded comrades. Realising that stealth, under the heavy fire from two machine guns, was impossible, he jumped to his feet and ran, calling for support from his own machine-gunners. Under their covering fire he picked up the first wounded man and carried him to safety, returning, still under heavy fire, for the second. That he was able to achieve what he did, against such overwhelming odds, without being hit, was miraculous

### Ram Sarup Singh VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/ram-sarup-singh/
Rank: Subadar; Unit: 1st Punjab Regiment. Indian Army; Gazette: London Gazetted on 8th February 1945.; Born: Born on 13th April 1919 at Khere, Patiale State, India.; Died: Killed in action on the 25th October 1944 at Kennedy Peak, Burma.; Memorial: on the Rangoon Memorial, Burma; Askin register no.: 1017
Citation digest (Askin): At Kennedy Peak in the Tiddim area of Burma, on 25th October 1944, two platoons of the Indian Army attacked a particularly strong enemy position. The platoon under the command of Subadar Ram Sarup Singh completely routed the enemy and achieved its objective. The Subadar was wounded in both legs but he insisted in carrying on. A fierce counter-attack by the enemy was halted by Subadar Ram Sarup Singh's dashing account charge, during which he killed four of the enemy himself. A further wound, in the thigh, however, did not prevent him from continuing to lead his men, killing two more of the enemy before he, himself, was mortally wounded

### Horace Edward Ramsden VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/horace-edward-ramsden/
Rank: Trooper; Unit: Protectorate Regiment. South African Forces; Date of action: 26 December 1899; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 6th July 1900.; Born: Born on 15th December 1878 at Chester.; Died: Died on 3rd August 1948 at Wynberg, Cape, South Africa.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 1018
Citation digest (Askin): During the fight at Game Tree near Mafeking on 26th December 1899, after the order had been given to retire. Trooper Ramsden picked up his brother, Trooper A E Ramsden, who had been shot through both legs and lay some 10 yards from the Boer trenches. He then carried him not less than 600 yards, all the time under extremely heavy fire. Occasionally, he placed his brother on the ground, in order to rest. Eventually he met some men who helped him to get to a place of safety

### Ram Singh VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/ram-singh/
Rank: Acting Subadar; Unit: 1st Punjab Regiment; Date of action: 25 October 1944; Conflict: Second World War

### John Neil Randle VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-neil-randle/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 2nd Battalion. Royal Norfolk Regiment; Date of action: 4–6 May 1944; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 12th of December 1944.; Born: Born on the 22nd December, 1917 at Benares, India.; Died: Killed in action on the 6th May, 1944 at Kohima, Assam, India.; Memorial: at Kohima War Cemetery, Assam, India; Askin register no.: 1019
Citation digest (Askin): On 4th May 1944 at Kohima, Assam, India, a company of the Royal Norfolk Regiment, which was leading the attack against Japanese positions on a nearby ridge, was taken over by Captain Randle after his company Commander had been severely wounded. Although he had been wounded in the knee by a grenade splinters, he handled a very difficult situation, in the face of extremely heavy fire from the enemy, by outstanding leadership, initiative and courage he continued to inspire his company. Going forward, he brought in all wounded men who were lying outside the perimeter. Although suffering from pain from his wound, he refused to be evacuated, reconnoitring enemy positions, prior to the attack by his company. The attack opened on 6th May 1944, at dawn, with Captain Randle leading. One of the platoons reached the crest of the hill, whilst another ran into heavy machine-gun fire from a bunker. Captain Randle realised that the object must be to destroy this position, as it covered his line of communication as well as the rear of his position. Captain Randle, single-handedly, charged the enemy machine gun post, armed with a rifle and bayonet. Mortally wounded by continuous bursts of machine-gun fire he managed to reach the bunker. He then threw a grenade into the bunker, throwing his body across the slit in order to completely seal the blast

### Harry Sherwood Ranken VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/harry-sherwood-ranken/
Rank: Captain; Unit: Royal Army Medical Corps attached to 1st Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps; Date of action: 19–20 September 1914; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 16th November 1914.; Born: Born on: 3rd September 1883 at Glasgow, Scotland.; Died: Died on: 25th September 1914 at Braine, France.; Memorial: Braine Cemetery, France; Askin register no.: 1020
Citation digest (Askin): On 19 and 20 September 1914 at Haute-Avesnes, France, Captain Ranken was severely wounded in the leg whilst attending to his duties on the battlefield under shrapnel and rifle fire. He arrested the bleeding from this and bound it up, then continued to dress the wounds of his men, sacrificing his own chance of survival to their needs. Wheen he finally permitted himself to be carried to the rear his case had become almost desperate and he Died on within a short period. (More to follow)

### William Ratcliffe VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-ratcliffe/
Rank: Private; Unit: 2nd Battalion. South Lancashire Regiment; Date of action: 14 June 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 2nd August 1917.; Born: Born on 21st March 1882 at West Derby, Liverpool.; Died: Died on 26th March 1963 at Liverpool, Lancashire.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 1021
Citation digest (Askin): After an enemy trench had been captured at Messines, Belgium, on the 14th June 1917, a machine-gun position was firing on his comrades from the rear. Private Ratcliffe located the gun's position and single-handedly charged it, bayoneting the crew. He then brought the enemy gun into action in the front line. This soldier had displayed gallantry and great resource on many previous occasions, setting a fine example to his comrades

### Reginald Roy Rattey VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/reginald-roy-rattey/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 25th Battalion. Australian Military Forces; Date of action: 22 March 1945; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th August 1945.; Born: Born on 28th March 1918 at Barmedman, New South Wales, Australia.; Died: Died on 8th January 1986 at West Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia.; Memorial: on Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia; Askin register no.: 1022
Citation digest (Askin): An Australian infantry company was making attack on a strongly held enemy position at Bougainville, in the Solomon Islands on 22nd March 1945, when they were subjected to extremely heavy fire. Corporal Rattey realised that any advance would be halted and heavy casualties inflicted by this fire, and rushing forward, nullified the enemy fire from the three forward bunkers, whilst firing his Bren gun from the hip. Then using a grenade he silenced one bunker, on fetching two more grenades silenced the remaining two bunkers. These obstacles removed, the company was able to continue advancing. At a later time, Corporal Rattey captured an enemy machine-gun and 2000 rounds of ammunition

### George Ravenhill VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/george-ravenhill/
Rank: Private; Unit: 2nd Battalion. Royal Scots Fusiliers; Date of action: 15 December 1899; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 4th June 1901.; Born: Born on 21st February 1872 at Birmingham.; Died: Died on 14th April 1921 at Birmingham.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 1023
Citation digest (Askin): Private Ravenhill left his sheltered position, several times on the 15th December, 1899 at Colenso, under extremely heavy fire, to assist the officers and drivers who were trying to withdraw several guns of the 14th and 66th Batteries, Royal Field Artillery, when the personnel serving them had been killed, wounded or driven back by infantry fire from point-blank range. He helped limber up one of the guns that were saved

### Walter Leigh Rayfield VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/walter-leigh-rayfield/
Rank: Private; Unit: 7th Battalion. British Columbia Regiment. Canadian Expeditionary Force; Date of action: 2–4 September 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 14th December 1918.; Born: Born on 7th October 1881 at Richmond, Surrey.; Died: Died on 19th February 1949 at Toronto, Canada.; Memorial: in Soldier's Plot, Prospect Cemetery, Toronto, Canada; Askin register no.: 1024
Citation digest (Askin): East of Arras, France, from the 2nd to 4th September 1918, during operations, Private Rayfield rushed ahead of his company, to a trench occupied by a large number of the enemy, where he bayoneted two of them and took 10 prisoners. Later, on locating an enemy sniper, who was causing many casualties, Private Rayfield, with great skill, and under constant rifle fire, engaged the sniper. Then rushing the section of trench from where the sniper had operated, he so demoralised the enemy, by his daring and calm, that 30 more of them surrendered to him. Regardless of his own personal safety, he left , under cover of heavy machine-gun fire, to carry in a badly wounded comrade. "His indomitable courage, cool foresight and daring reconnaissance were invaluable to his Company Commander and an inspiration to all ranks."

### Claud Raymond VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/claud-raymond/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Corps of Royal Engineers; Date of action: 21 March 1945; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 28 Memorial Rental and run in the Royal; Born: Born on 2nd October 1923 at Mottistone, Isle of Wight.; Memorial: at Taukkyan War Cemetery, Burma and in the Royal Engineers Museum at Rochester, Kent digest of Citation reads one second in command a reconnaissance patrol on 21st March 1945 at Telecom Burma and acting in conjunction with a large ditch and these have a special force they were fired on by strongly entrenched enemy detachment Kent; Askin register no.: 1025
Citation digest (Askin): Whilst second in command of a reconnaissance patrol on 21st March 1945, at Talaku, Burma, and acting in conjunction with a larger detachment of a special force, they were fired upon by a strongly entrenched enemy detachment on the jungle slopes. Lieutenant Raymond immediately charged in the direction of the fire, being wounded in the right shoulder as he began to climb the hill. Ignoring his wound, and firing his rifle from the hip, he advanced up the hill. He had moved but a few yards, when a grenade, thrown by Japanese soldier, burst his face, severely wounding him. Getting to his feet, he continued, in spite of his loss of blood, to lead his section under intense fire. Hit a third time in the wrist, shattering it, he, unwavering, carried on into the enemy position, and was personally responsible for killing two Japanese and wounding a third. Lieutenant Raymond refused all offers of treatment, until several of those wounded, of his section, had been attended to. He died, the following day, from his wounds

### John Crawshaw Raynes VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-crawshaw-raynes/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 'A' Battery. * Royal Field Artillery; Date of action: 11 October 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 18th November 1915.; Born: Born on 28th April 1887 at Ecclesall, Sheffield, Yorkshire.; Died: Died on 13th November 1929 at Leeds, Yorkshire.; Memorial: at Harehills Cemetery, Leeds, Yorkshire; Askin register no.: 1026
Citation digest (Askin): At Fosse 7 de Bethune, in France, on 11th October 1915 , Sergeant Raynes' battery was under heavy bombardment by armour- piercing and gas shells. 'Cease fire ' was ordered and the sergeant, under intense shellfire, went out, forty yards,to the aid of Sergeant Ayres, who was wounded. Bandaging the wounded man, he then returned to his gun when it was ordered into action. Another ceasefire order was given and Sergeant Raynes, with the help of two gunners, went out and brought Sergeant Ayres to safety. Both the other rescuers were killed a little later. When a gas shell burst at the entrance to the dug-out, Sergeant Raynes ran again, over open ground, to fetch his own smoke helmet and place it on Sergeant Ayres. Although badly gassed himself, he managed to stagger back to serve his gun. The following day, at Quality Street, a house was demolished by a heavy shell, burying four men. The first one rescued was Sergeant Raynes, and although wounded in both head and leg, he insisted assisting in the rescue of the others, under heavy shell fire. Once his wounds were dressed, he returned to his own gun, which was still being heavily shelled

### William Raynor VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-raynor/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Bengal Veteran Establishment; Date of action: 11 May 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 18th June 1858.; Born: Born in July 1795 at Plumtree, Nottinghamshire.; Died: Died on 13th December 1860 at for Ferozepore, India.; Memorial: on Tablet erected over the old Gateway of the Delhi Magazine; Askin register no.: 1027
Citation digest (Askin): For gallant conduct in the defence of the Delhi Magazine on 11th May 1857. Nine men, one of whom was Lieutenant Raynor, defended the magazine for more than five hours against superior numbers of rebels. There being no hope of help coming, they fired the magazine, and when the magazine blew up, five of them died with it. The explosion also killed 1000 mutineers

### Anketell Moutray Read VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/anketell-moutray-read/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 1st Battalion. Northamptonshire Regiment; Date of action: 25 September 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 18th November 1915.; Born: Born on 27th October 1884 at Bampton, Devon.; Died: Killed in action on 25th September 1915 at Hulloch, France.; Memorial: on his grave at Dud Corner Cemetery, France, on the War Memorial at Cheltenham, Gloucestershire and at Bampton Church, Devon; Askin register no.: 1028
Citation digest (Askin): Although partially gassed, Captain Read went out several times on 25th September 1915, near Hulloch, France, to rally parties of disorganised units which were retiring. He led them back into the line and moved amongst them, encouraging them, regardless of any danger to himself. He was mortally wounded during this time. Captain Read had shown conspicuous bravery on the 29th 30th and 31st August 1915 during the digging operations. On the night of the 29th/30th July 1915, he displayed further courage when he carried out of action, a mortally wounded officer under a hail of bullets and grenades. More to be added

### Herbert Taylor Reade VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/herbert-taylor-reade/
Rank: Surgeon; Unit: 61st Regiment; Date of action: 14 September 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 5th February 1861.; Born: Born on 20th September 1828 at Perth, Canada.; Died: Died on the 23rd June, 1897 at Bath, Somerset.; Memorial: at Locksbrook Cemetery, Bath; Askin register no.: 1029
Citation digest (Askin): During the Siege of Delhi, India, on 14th September 1857, Surgeon Reade was attending to the wounded, at the end of one of the the city's streets, when a party of rebels advanced, from the direction of the Bank, towards where he was working. Having established a position, they started firing from the roofs of the nearby houses. This placed the wounded in extreme danger and susceptible to falling into enemy hands. Surgeon Reade called upon the few soldiers that were there, around 10 in all , and drawing his sword led them, under extremely heavy fire from the rebels, towards their positions and dislodged them. Two of his own men were killed and five or six wounded. Two days later, at the assault on Delhi, Surgeon Reade was amongst the first at the breach in the magazine, where he, and a sergeant, spiked one of the enemy's guns

### John Readitt VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-readitt/
Rank: Private; Unit: 6th Battalion. South Lancashire Regiment; Date of action: 25 February 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 5th July 1917.; Born: Born on 19th January 1897 at Manchester, Lancashire.; Died: Died on the 9th June 1964 at Clayton Bridge, Manchester.; Memorial: at Gorton Cemetery, Manchester; Askin register no.: 1030
Citation digest (Askin): On 25th February 1917, whilst working down a deep water course, Private Readitt went forward five times at Alqayat-al-Gaharbigah Bend in Mesopotamia, (Iraq), each time in the face of very heavy machine-gun fire at close range. He was the sole survivor on each occasion. These advances drove back the enemy machine-guns, allowing 300 yards of water course to be made good in one hour. Private Readitt, on his own initiative, after his officer had been killed, organised and carried out several more advances. When he reached the enemy barricade, a counter attack forced him to retire, which he did by slowly giving ground, and continuously throwing bombs. When support reached him, he held a forward bend, using bombs, until the position had been consolidated. This action saved the Left flank, enabling his battalion to maintain the position

### Hamilton Lyster Reed VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/hamilton-lyster-reed/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 7th Battery. Royal Field Artillery; Date of action: 15 December 1899; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 2nd February 1900.; Born: Born on the 23rd May, 1869 at Dublin.; Died: Died on 7th March 1931 at London.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 1031
Citation digest (Askin): At the Battle of Colenso, South Africa, on 15th December, 1899, when many of the horses had become casualties, Captain REED who had heard of the difficulty, brought three teams of his own battery to see if they could be any use. He and five of his men, out of the 13, who rode with him, were wounded. Before he could get halfway to the guns, one was killed, and 13 of the 21 horses, including his own, were killed and they were compelled to retire

### Ivor Rees VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/ivor-rees/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 11th Battalion. South Wales Borderers; Date of action: 31 July 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 14th September 1917.; Born: Born on 18th October 1893 at Felinfoel, near Llanelli, Carmarthenshire,; Died: Died on 12th March 1967 at Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Wales.; Memorial: Havard Chapel, Brecon Cathedral and Llanelli Town Hall, Carmarthenshire; Askin register no.: 1032

### Lionel Wilmot Brabazon Rees VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/lionel-wilmot-brabazon-rees/
Rank: Captain; Unit: Royal Artillery and Royal Flying Corps; Date of action: 1 July 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 5th August 1916.; Born: Born on 31st July 1884 at Caernarfon, North Wales.; Died: Died on the 28th September 1955 in the Bahamas.; Askin register no.: 1033
Citation digest (Askin): Sighting what he thought was a bombing party of our own aircraft returning from a bombing run, only to discover, as he approached to escort them, that they were 10 enemy machines. Captain Rees was attacked by one of the machines, and after a short fight, disappeared behind enemy lines, damaged. He was then attacked by five other aircraft at long range, but on coming closer, they dispersed. After seriously damaging two of the machines, he gave chase to another two, who he saw flying westwards. On getting closer, he got a wound in the thigh, which caused him to lose control of his aircraft, temporarily. When he managed to get it righted, he closed with the enemy, firing from the close range of a few yards, until all his ammunition was spent. He returned home, landing his machine safely in our lines

### Thomas Reeves VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/thomas-reeves/
Rank: Seaman; Unit: Royal Navy; Date of action: 5 November 1854; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24 February 1857.; Born: Born in 1828 at Portsmouth, Hampshire; Died: Died on 4th August1862 at Portsea, Hampshire.; Memorial: He was Buried at Portsea Island General Cemetery. This cemetery was turned into Mile End Gardens then further changed into a Car Park. Finally it became the Cross Channel Ferry Port where a Plaque was placed in honour of Thomas Reeves. Memorial Fund which works to ensure all graves of holders of the highest military bravery award in Britain; Askin register no.: 1034
Citation digest (Askin): At the Battle of Inkerman, Crimea, On the 5th November,1854, when the Right Lancaster Battery was attacked and many of the soldiers were wounded, Seaman Reeves, along with four other Seamen, J.Gorman, M. Scholefield and two un-named others, who were killed during the action, mounted the defence work banquette** and, under withering fire from the enemy, kept up a rapid, repulsing fire. Their muskets being reloaded for them by the injured soldiers under the parapet and eventually the enemy fell back and gave no more trouble. soldiers may stand whilst firing

### Oswald Austin Reid VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/oswald-austin-reid/
Rank: Captain (later Major); Unit: 1st Battalion King's Liverpool Regiment attached tom the 6th Battn. The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment; Date of action: 8–10 March 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 14th December 1943.; Born: Born on: 2nd November 1893 at Johannesburg, South Africa.; Died: Died on: 27th October 1920 at Johannesburg, South Africa.; Memorial: Braamfontein Cemetery, Johannesburg, S. Africa. Memorial not yet known; Askin register no.: 1035
Citation digest (Askin): On 8/10 March 1917 at Dailah River, Mesopotamia, Captain Reid consolidated a small post with the advanced troops on the opposite side of the river to the main body, after his lines of communication had been cut by the sinking of the pontoons. He maintained this position for 30 hours against constant attacks by bombs, machine-guns and rifle fire, with the full knowledge that repeated attempts at relief had failed and that his ammunition was all but exhausted. It was greatly due to his tenacity that the crossing of the river was effected the next night. During the operation he was wounded. On 3 November 1943 on the way to Dusseldorf, Germany, Flight Lieutenant Reid's was shattered by fire from a Messerschmitt and the gun turrets and cockpit badly damaged. Saying nothing of his multiple injuries, he comtinued on his mission and soon afterwards was attacked again, his navigator being killed and the wireless operator fatally wounded. He was wounded again, and also the flight engineer, while the Lancaster received more serious damage. Pressing on to his target, Flight Lieutenant Reid released his bombs, then set course for home and in spite of growing weakness from loss of blood, managed to land his crippled aircraft safely

### William Reid VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-reid/
Rank: Acting Flight Lieutenant; Unit: No. 61 Squadron RAF; Date of action: 3 November 1943; Conflict: Second World War

### Thomas Edward Rendle VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/thomas-edward-rendle/
Rank: Bandsman; Unit: 1st Battalion. Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry; Date of action: 20 November 1914; Conflict: First World War; Born: Born on the 14th December, 1884 at Bedminster , Bristol.; Died: Died on 1st June 1946, at Cape Town, South Africa.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 1037
Citation digest (Askin): On 20th November 1914, Bandsman Rendle attended to the wounded, near Wulverghem, Belgium, all the time under heavy rifle and shellfire. He rescued men, who had been buried in the trenches when the enemy heavy howitzer fire had blown in the parapets, causing the debris to envelop the occupants

### William Rennie VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-rennie/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 90th Regiment; Date of action: 21 and 25 September 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th December 1858.; Born: Born on 31st October 1822 at Elgin, Morayshire, Scotland.; Died: Died on 22nd August 1896 at Elgin, Morayshire, Scotland.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 1038
Citation digest (Askin): In the advance upon Lucknow, India on 21st September 1857, he displayed great gallantry in having charged the enemy guns, in advance of the 90th Regiment's skirmishers, whilst under heavy musketry fire, he prevented them from taking away one of the guns, which was consequently captured. Again on the 25th September 1857, ahead of the 90th Column, he charged in the face of a very heavy fire of grapeshot, forcing the enemy to abandon their guns. More to be added

### George Alexander Renny VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/george-alexander-renny/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Bengal Horse Artillery; Date of action: 16 September 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 12th of April 1859.; Born: Born on the 12th May 1825 at Riga, Russia.; Died: Died on 5th January 1887 at Bath, Somerset.; Memorial: at Locksbrook Cemetery, Bath; Askin register no.: 1039
Citation digest (Askin): On 16th September 1857 an attack was made, in the morning, on the Delhi Magazine, by the enemy. The attack was maintained for some time without the slightest chance of success. Under cover of continuous crossfire, the rebels advanced to the high wall of the Magazine and attempted to set alight the thatched roof. The thatch, which partially caught by fire, was extinguished by a Sepoy, a previous attempt by a soldier of the 61st Regiment having failed. When the roof was set on fire again, Lieutenant Renny, with great gallantry, reached the top of the wall of the Magazine, from where he flung many shells , with fuses lit, amongst the attacking force. The effect on the assault was immediate, it becoming weaker and eventually ceasing altogether at this point

### Douglas Reynolds VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/douglas-reynolds/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 37th Battery. Royal Field Artillery; Date of action: 26 August 1914; 9 September 1914; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 16th November 1914.; Born: Born on 20th September 1882 at Clifton, Bristol.; Memorial: at Etaples Military Cemetery, France; On the War Memorial, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire: and on a headstone at Leckhampton Churchyard, Cheltenham; Askin register no.: 1040
Citation digest (Askin): At Le Cateau, France, on 26th August 1914, Captain REYNOLDS took two teams of horses, along with volunteer drivers, Driver Luke and Driver Drain, to recapture two British guns,and limbered up two guns, under both heavy artillery and infantry fire, and in spite of the enemy being only 100 yards away, he got one gun away. On 9th September ,at Pysloup, France, he reconnoitred, at close range and under fire, and discovered a battery which was holding up the advance and silenced it

### Henry Reynolds VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/henry-reynolds/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 12th Battalion. Royal Scots; Date of action: 20 September 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 8th November, 1917.; Born: Born on 16th August 1879 at Whilton, Northamptonshire.; Died: Died on 26th March 1948 at Carshalton, Surrey.; Memorial: at St Giles Churchyard, Ashtead, Surrey; Askin register no.: 1041
Citation digest (Askin): On 20th September 1917, Captain Reynold's company were suffering heavy casualties caused by a machine-gun and an enemy pillbox, at Zonnebeke, which had been missed by the first wave of the attack. Captain Reynold's men were scattered and disorganised. He got the men organised and then, proceeded alone, dashing from shell-hole to shell-hole, all the time under constant fire from a machine-gun. As he closed on the pillbox, he threw a grenade, unfortunately the entrance had been blocked by the enemy. Crawling to the entrance of the pillbox, he forced a phosphorus grenade inside. This caused the strong point to be set on fire, killed three of the enemy and forced the remaining seven or eight to surrender, along with two machine-guns. Although wounded, he led his company against another objective, and on its capture, took 70 prisoners and two more machine-guns. Captain Reynolds kept complete control of his men throughout the action, even though they were under heavy machine-gun fire, from the flanks, continuously

### James Henry Reynolds VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-henry-reynolds/
Rank: Surgeon Major; Unit: Army Medical Department; Date of action: 22–23 January 1879; Conflict: Anglo-Zulu War; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 17th June 1879.; Born: Born on 3rd February 1844 at Kingsdown, Dublin.; Died: Died on 4th March 1932 at London.; Memorial: at St Mary's Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kensal Rise, London; Askin register no.: 1042

### William Reynolds VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-reynolds/
Rank: Private; Unit: Scots Fusilier Guards; Date of action: 20 September 1854; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February, 1857.; Born: Born in 1827 at Edinburgh, Scotland.; Died: Died on 20th October 1869 at London.; Memorial: at Brookwood cemetery, Woking, Surrey; Askin register no.: 1043
Citation digest (Askin): At the Battle of Alma, in the Crimea, on the 20th September, 1854, Private Reynolds behaved in a conspicuous manner in rallying the men round the Colours, after the formation of the line had been disordered

### John Harold Rhodes VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-harold-rhodes/
Rank: Lance-Sergeant; Unit: 3rd Battalion Grenadier Guards; Date of action: 9 October 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on22 May 1915; Born: Born on 17th May 1891 at Mellor St., Packmore, Stoke-on-Trent,; Died: Died on 27th November at Fontaine Notre Dame, France; Memorial: Rocquigny-Equancourt British Cemetery, France. Buried at his family home, Parnham House, Dorset; also a tribute at theTangmere Air Museum,; Medal held by: the Grenadier Guards Regimental HQ; Askin register no.: 1044
Citation digest (Askin): On 9 October 1917 near Houthulst Forest, east of Ypres, Belgium, Lance-Sergeant Rhodes was in charge of a Lewis Gun covering the consolidation of the right front company. He accounted fro several of the enemy with his rifle as well as by Lewis gun fire and on seeing three of the enemy leave a pill-box he went alone through our barrage and hostile machine-gun fire and got into the pill-box. There he captured nine of the enemy including a forward observation officer connected by telephone to his battery. Lance-Sergeany Rhodes brought back these prisoners together with valuable information. On 26 April 1915 at Cortrai, Belgium, Second Lieutenant Rhodes-Moorehouse swept low over the rail junction which he had been ordered to attack. He released his 100lb. bomb, but was immediately plunged into a heavy barrage of small arms fire from rifles and machine-gun in the belfry of Cortrai Church, he was severely wounded by a bullet in his thigh and his plane was also badly hit. Returning to the Allied lines, he again ran into heavy fire from the ground and was wounded twice more. He managed to get his aircraft back, and insisted on making his report before being taken to Casualty Clearing Station where he Died on the next day. the RFC and RAF VCs at Tangmere Air Museum

### William Rhodes-Moorhouse VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-rhodes-moorhouse/
Rank: Second Lieutenant; Unit: No. 2 Squadron RFC; Date of action: 26 April 1915; Conflict: First World War

### Alfred Joseph Richards VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/alfred-joseph-richards/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 1st Battalion. Lancashire Fusiliers; Date of action: 25 April 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th August 1915.; Born: Born on 21st June 1879 at Plymouth, Devon.; Died: Died on 21st May 1953 at Southfields, London.; Memorial: at Putney Vale Cemetery, London; Askin register no.: 1045
Citation digest (Askin): On the 25th April 1915, three companies and the Headquarters of the 1st Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers, whilst affecting a landing to the west of Cape Helles on the Gallipoli Peninsula, received a large number of casualties when they were met by an extremely deadly fire from hidden machine-guns. The survivors, amongst whom were, Sergeant Richards, Major Bromley, Corporal Grimshaw, Private Keneally, Sergeant Stubbs and Captain Willis, rushed forward and cut the enemy wire entanglements. In spite of the terrific fire from the enemy, and after overcoming the uttermost difficulties, they gained the cliffs and maintained the position

### Arthur Herbert Lindsay Richardson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/arthur-herbert-lindsay-richardson/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: Lord Strathcona's Horse. Canadian Forces; Date of action: 5 July 1900; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 14th September 1900.; Born: Born on the 23rd September, 1872 at Southport, Lancashire.; Died: Died on 15th December 1932 at Liverpool, Lancashire.; Memorial: at St James's Cemetery, Liverpool; Askin register no.: 1046
Citation digest (Askin): At Wolwespruit, South Africa, 38 personnel of Lord Strathcona's Horse were engaged at close-quarters by an enemy force, around 80 in number. After the order had been given to retire, Sergeant Richardson, under very heavy crossfire, rode back and picked up a Trooper, who was wounded in two places, and whose horse had been shot from under him, and rode with him, under fire, to safety. Sergeant Richardson, himself, was at the time of this act of gallantry, within 300 yards of the enemy and his own horse had been wounded

### George Richardson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/george-richardson/
Rank: Private; Unit: 34th Regiment; Date of action: 27 April 1859; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 11th November 1859.; Born: Born on 1st August 1831 at Derrylane, Killashandra, County Cavan,; Died: Died on 28th January 1923 at Ontario, Canada.; Memorial: at Veteran's Section, Prospect Cemetery, Toronto, Canada; Askin register no.: 1047
Citation digest (Askin): On 27th April 1859, Private Richardson showed determined courage when, although severely wounded, one arm actually disabled, closed with, and secured a mutineer who was armed with a broad revolver. This act took place at Keware Trans-Gogra, India

### James Cleland Richardson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-cleland-richardson/
Rank: Piper; Unit: 16th Battalion Manitoba Regiment (Canadian Scottish) C E F; Date of action: 8 October 1916; Conflict: First World War; Born: Born on 25th November 1895 at Bellshill, Lanarkshire, Scotland.; Died: Died on 9th October 1916 at Regina trench, Somme, France.; Memorial: Adanac Military Cemetery, France; Askin register no.: 1048
Citation digest (Askin): On 8th October, 1916 at Regina trench, Somme, France, the company was held up by very strong wire and came under intense fire. Piper Richardson, who had obtained permission to play the company 'over-the-top' strode up and down outside the wire playing his pipes, which so inspired the company that the wire was rushed and the position captured. Later the piper was detailed to take back a wounded comrade and some prisoners, but after preceding some distance he insisted on turning back to recover its pipes which he had left behind. He was never seen again

### Richhpal Ram VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/richhpal-ram/
Rank: Subadar; Unit: 6th Rajputana Rifles. Indian Army; Date of action: 7 February 1941; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 4th July 1941.; Born: Born on 27th August 1899 atTehsil, Patiala State, India.; Died: Killed in action on 12th February, 1941 at Keren, Eritrea.; Memorial: Keren Cremation Memorial, Eritrea; Askin register no.: 1049
Citation digest (Askin): Subadar Richhpal Ram led a successful attack on the enemy on 7th February 1941, at Keren, Eritrea, and subsequently repelled six counter-attacks. Then, with no shots left, brought the few surviving members of his company back. On the 12th February, 1941, whilst leading an attack against the enemy, his right foot was blown off. He continued to give encouragement to his men, until he died from his wounds

### William Thomas Rickard VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-thomas-rickard/
Rank: Quartermaster; Unit: Royal Navy; Date of action: 11 October 1855; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February 1857.; Born: Born on 10th February 1828 at Stoke Damarel, Devonport, Devonshire.; Died: Died on 21st February 1905 at Ryde, Isle of Wight.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 1050
Citation digest (Askin): In the Sea of Azov, in the Crimea, Quartermaster Rickard of HMS Weser, went with Commander Commerell and Able-Seaman Milestone to destroy large quantities of forage stored on the shore of the Sivash. They eventually reached the objective, a corn magazine, after a difficult and dangerous journey in a small boat, hauled across the Spit of Arabat, sailing across the Sivash to the shore. They managed to set fire to the stacks, but this alerted the guards and they gave chase, firing on the three men. The Seaman, badly fatigued by the frenzy of the pursuance, fell in the mud and was unable to free himself. Quartermaster Rickard, himself exhausted, went back to assist the seaman. The three men finally reached HMS Weser. The lookouts reported that the storage magazine had burned to the ground

### Thomas Ricketts VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/thomas-ricketts/
Rank: Private; Unit: 1st Battalion Royal Newfoundland Regiment. CEF; Date of action: 14 October 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 6th January 1919.; Born: Born on: 15th April 1901 at Middle Arm, White Bay, Newfoundland.; Died: Died on: 10th February 1967 at St John's, Newfoundland.; Memorial: Anglican Cemetery, Forest Rd., St. John's, Newfoundland; Askin register no.: 1051
Citation digest (Askin): On 14 October 1918 at Ledeghem, Belgium, Private Rickets volunteered to go with his section commander and a Lewis gun in an attempt to out-flank an enemy battery causing casualties at pointy blank range. Their ammunition was exhausted when still 300 yards from the battery and the enemy began to bring up their gun teams. Private Rickets doubled back 100 yards under the heaviest machine-gun fire, procured ammunition and dashed back again to the Lewis gun. They then drove the enemy and gun teams into a farm and the platoon was able to advance. They captured four field guns, four machine-guns and eight prisoners

### Richard Kirby Ridgeway VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/richard-kirby-ridgeway/
Rank: Captain; Unit: Bengal Staff Corps; Date of action: 22 November 1879; Conflict: Second Naga Hills Expedition; Gazette: London Gazetted on 11th May, 1880.; Born: Born on 18th August 1848 at Oldcastle, County Meath, Ireland.; Died: Died on 11th October 1924 at Harrogate, Yorkshire.; Memorial: Lawnswood Crematorium, Leeds , Yorkshire; Askin register no.: 1052
Citation digest (Askin): Captain Ridgeway showed conspicuous gallantry throughout the attack on Konoma, India, on 22nd November 1879. In the final assault he rushed up to a barricade, attempting to tear down the surrounding planking, in order to gain entrance. It was during this act that he received a severe bullet wound in his left shoulder

### Frederick Charles Riggs VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/frederick-charles-riggs/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 6th Battalion. York and Lancaster Regiment; Date of action: 1 October 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 6th January 1919.; Born: Born on 28th July 1888 at Bournemouth, Hampshire.; Died: Killed in action on the 1st October 1918 at Epinoy, France.; Memorial: on Vis-en-Artois Memorial, France; Askin register no.: 1053
Citation digest (Askin): On 1st October 1918, near Epinoy, France having led his platoon, under heavy fire, through strong uncut barbed-wire, kept straight on and although losing heavily from the flanking fire, successfully reached the objective, where he rushed and captured a machine-gun. Using two captured machine guns to great effect, he caused the surrender of 50 of the enemy. When the enemy again advanced in force, Sergeant Riggs cheerfully encouraged his men to withstand the attack. Whilst strongly urging his men to resist to the last, Sergeant Riggs was killed

### John Ripley VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-ripley/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 1st Battalion. Black Watch; Date of action: 9 May 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 29th June 1915.; Born: Born on 30th August 1867 at Keith, Banffshire, Scotland.; Died: Died on 14th August 1933 at St Andrews, Fife, Scotland.; Askin register no.: 1054
Citation digest (Askin): On 9th May 1915 at the Rue de la Boir, France, whilst leading his section in the assault on the right of his platoon, he was the first soldier to mount the German Parapet, from where, he directed the way through the gaps in the barbed wire entanglements, to his followers. His section followed him through a breach in the Parapet into the second line trench, which was the final objective in this part of the line. Corporal Ripley, along with seven or eight men, established themselves, blocked both flanks, set up a firing position, which they continued to defend until all Corporal Ripley's men had fallen, and he himself, had received a severe wound in his head

### Henry Peel Ritchie VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/henry-peel-ritchie/
Rank: Commander; Unit: Royal Navy; Date of action: 28 November 1914; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 10th April 1915.; Born: Born on 29th January 1876 at Melville Gardens, Edinburgh, Scotland.; Died: Died on 9th December 1958, aged 83, at Craig Royston House, Edinburgh,; Memorial: Cremated at Warriston Crematorium, Edinburgh, Scotland; Askin register no.: 1055
Citation digest (Askin): At Dar-ess-Salaam, in East Africa, on 29th November 1914, Commander Richie of HMS Goliath, whilst in command of searching and demolition operations aboard a small steam vessel fitted with a Maxim gun , showed most conspicuous bravery. Although wounded several times, Commander Richie fortitude and resolution enabled him to do his duty, inspiring all around him by his example, until his final wound, the eighth, caused him to become unconscious from loss of blood

### Walter Potter Ritchie VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/walter-potter-ritchie/
Rank: Drummer; Unit: 2nd Battalion. Seaforth Highlanders; Date of action: 1 July 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 6th September, 1916.; Born: Born on 27th March 1892 at Glasgow, Scotland.; Died: Died on 17th March, 1965 at Edinburgh, Scotland.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 1056
Citation digest (Askin): To the North of Beaumont Hamel, France, on 1st July 1916, Drummer Ritchie, under heavy machine gun fire and bombs, continually sounded the "Charge" whilst standing on the parapet of an enemy trench. This served to rally many men of the various units who, having lost their commanders, were wavering and wanting to retire from the fighting. During the day, over ground that was swept by enemy fire, Drummer Ritchie carried messages

### Jacob Rivers VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/jacob-rivers/
Rank: Private; Unit: Sherwood Foresters; Date of action: 12 March 1915; Conflict: First World War

### John Robarts VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-robarts/
Rank: Gunner; Unit: Royal Navy; Date of action: 29 May 1855; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February 1857; Born: Born in 1818 at Chacewater, Cornwall.; Died: Died on 17th October 1888 at Southsea, Hampshire.; Memorial: atHighland Road Cemetery, Portsmouth; Askin register no.: 1058
Citation digest (Askin): On 29 May 1855 in the Sea of Azov, Crimea, Gunner Robarts of HMS Ardent with two lieutenants*, one from HMS Miranda and the other from HMS Swallow, volunteered to land on a beachwhere the Russian army were in strength.. They were out of covering gunshot range of the ships offshore and met considerable enemy opposition, but managed to set fire to corn stores and ammunition dumps and destroy enemy equipment before embarking again. For his services in the Crimea, Gunner Robarts was made a Knight of the Legion of Honour. His death was announced in The Times of the 8th October 1888 saying,"'Our Portsmouth Correspondent says, 'The death is announced of Mr John Robarts VC, a retired Gunner in the Navy at his residence at Southsea.' " A similar announcement was made in 'The Naval and Military Record'. For the 25th October 1888 it stated, "The death is announced of Mr John Robarts, a retired Chief Gunner, Royal Navy, who won the Victoria Cross for his bravery in the Black Sea during the Crimean War. The deceased, who has resided at Southsea, was just over 68 years of age." More to add

### Frank Crowther Roberts VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/frank-crowther-roberts/
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel; Unit: Commanding 1st Battalion The Worcestershire Regiment; Date of action: 22 March–2 April 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 2nd February 1900.; Born: Born on 2nd June 1891 at Highbury, Middlesex.; Died: Died on 12th January 1982 at Stanhope Bretby, Burton-on-Trent,; Memorial: not known. Memorial on grave her at Chieveley Cemetery, Natal, South Africa and on the King's Royal Rifle Corps Memorial in Winchester Cathedral, Hampshire; Askin register no.: 1059
Citation digest (Askin): During the period 22nd March/ 2nd April 1918 West of Somme and at Pargny, France, Lieutenant Colonel Roberts show exceptional military skill in dealing in the many very difficult situations of the retirement and amazing endurance and energy in inspiring all ranks under his command. On one occasion the enemy attacked a village and had practically cleared it of our troops when Colonel Roberts got together an improvised party and led a counter-attack which temporarily drove the enemy out of the village, thus covering the retirement of troops on their flanks. The success of this action was entirely due to his personal valour and skill. On 15th December 1899, in South Africa, during the Battle of Colenso, Lieutenant Roberts and others tried to save the guns. The detachments of the 14th and 66th batteries, who had been serving the guns had all either been killed, wounded, or driven from their guns by enemy infantry fire, from close range. A Donga, which lay approximately 500 yards behind the lines, in which, some of the drivers and horses left alive were sheltering. The space between being devastated with shell and rifle fire. In the Donga, Captain CONGREVE of the Rifle Brigade, assisted and hooking up of a horses team into a limber, then went out and assisted in the limbering up of a gun. Being wounded, he took shelter but when he saw that Lieutenant Roberts was badly wounded and had fallen, he went out and brought the lieutenant in. Major Babtie, of the Royal Army Medical Corps, having done what he could for the wounded men, galloped across to Captain CONGREVE amid a hail of heavy rifle fire to help him. Captain CONGREVE was wounded through the leg, and foot, was grazed on the elbow and shoulder and his horse was also wounded in three places. Lieutenant Roberts, although wounded in three places, but he went to the captain's assistance

### Frederick Roberts VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/frederick-roberts/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Bengal Horse Artillery; Date of action: 2 January 1858; Conflict: Indian Mutiny

### Frederick Sleigh Roberts VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/frederick-sleigh-roberts/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Bengal Artillery; Date of action: 15 December 1899; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 24 th December 1858.; Born: Born on 30th September, 1832 at Cawnpore, India.; Memorial: St Paul's Cathedral, an equestrian statue in Horse Guards Parade, London and in theSanctum Crypt of St Luke's Church, Chelsea, London. Memorials at St Paul's Cathedral, an equestrian statue in Horse Guards Parade, London and in Sanctum Crypt of St Luke's Church, Chelsea, London; Askin register no.: 1061
Citation digest (Askin): ROBERTS, Frederick Sleigh. (reg No. 1061). Lieutenant. Bengal Artillery. At Khudagunge on the 2nd January, 1858, whilst following up the retreating enemy, Lieutenant Roberts saw two Sepoys, running away with the standard, some way in the distance. Spurring his horse, he gave chase and overtook them just before they could enter the village. They turned their muskets on him and one of the Sepoys fired at the Lieutenant, but fortunately the caps snapped. This officer then rode on, cutting down the man who was carrying the standard and he took possession. On the same day, he had saved the life of a sowar who was being attacked by a sepoy with a musket and bayonet. Lieutenant Roberts raced to the assistance of the sower, and with one blow of his sword, killed the sepoy on the spot. More to be added

### James Reynolds Roberts VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-reynolds-roberts/
Rank: Private; Unit: 9th Lancers; Date of action: 28 September 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th December 1858; Born: Born in 1826 at Bow, London.; Died: Died on 1st August 1859 at Marylebone, London.; Memorial: not known; Medal held by: 9th/12th Lancers Regimental Museum, The; Askin register no.: 1062
Citation digest (Askin): Although wounded whilst carrying out this act of bravery, Private Roberts brought in a mortally wounded comrade, through a street that was under heavy musketry fire on 28th September 1857 at Bolandshahr, India

### Peter Scawen Watkinson Roberts VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/peter-scawen-watkinson-roberts/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Royal Navy; Date of action: 16 February 1942; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 9th June 1942.; Born: Born on 28th July 1917 at Chesham Bois, Buckinghamshire.; Died: Died on 8th December 1979 at Newton Ferrers, Devon.; Memorial: Holy Cross Churchyard. (Cremated at Efford, Plymouth, Devon.); Askin register no.: 1063
Citation digest (Askin): On 16th February 1942, HM Submarine Thrasher attacked and sank, in daylight, a supply ship under heavy escort. She was immediately attacked by aircraft and bombs and depth charges from the escorts. On surfacing, after dark, the submarine began to roll and it was discovered that two unexploded bombs were in the gun casing. Lieutenant Roberts and Petty Officer Gould * immediately volunteered to remove them. They were of an unknown type. The removed the first bomb, wrapped it in sacking and manhandled it to the bows, where they dropped it overboard. To reach the second bomb they had to go through the casing, it being so low that they had to lie flat, at full length, in order to move inside it. In complete darkness, they pushed and pulled the bomb for around 20 feet or so before it could be lowered over the side. This act of courage was made more difficult, because HM Submarine Thrasher's whereabouts were known to the enemy. Had the submarine been attacked, it would have dived and the two men would have been drowned

### Charles Graham Robertson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/charles-graham-robertson/
Rank: Lance-Corporal; Unit: 10th Battalion. Royal Fusiliers; Date of action: 8–9 March 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 9th April 1918.; Born: Born on 4th July 1879 at Penrith, Cumberland.; Died: Died on 10th May 1954 at Dorking, Surrey.; Memorial: at Dorking Cemetery, Surrey; Askin register no.: 1064
Citation digest (Askin): For conspicuous bravery in repelling a strong attack by the enemy on the 8th/9th March, 1918 near Polderhoek Chateau, Belgium. Realising that they were cut off, Lance-Corporal Robertson sent two men to get reinforcements, whilst remaining at his post, along with one other man, firing his Lewis gun and killing large numbers of the enemy. No reinforcements came. Realising that he was completely cut off, he withdrew, with the only other survivor, took a place 10 yards to the rear. Here he successfully defended his position, staying for some time, firing his gun and inflicting casualties on the enemy. He was forced to withdraw again when the position came under heavy hostile bombing and machine-gun fire. Arriving at a defended post, he and a comrade mounted a machine gun in a shell-hole. From this position they kept up a continuous fire at the enemy who were now pouring into an adjacent trench. They had not been firing long when his comrade was killed. Lance-Corporal Robertson was to also wounded. In this condition he crawled back with his machine gun, being unable to fire it as he had exhausted all of the ammunition

### Clement Robertson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/clement-robertson/
Rank: Captain; Unit: Special Reserve, Tank Corps; Date of action: 4 October 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 18th December 1917.; Born: Born on 15th December 1890 at Pietermaritzburg, South Africa.; Died: Killed in action on 4th October 1917 at Zonnebeke, Belgium.; Memorial: at Oxford Road Cemetery, Ypres, Belgium; Askin register no.: 1065
Citation digest (Askin): For most conspicuous bravery whilst leading his tanks in an attack under extremely heavy shell, machine gun and rifle fire, over terrain which had been ravaged by shellfire. Knowing the risk of the tanks losing their way, Captain Robertson and his batman had, for three days and nights, been reconnoitring and recording the available routes they would take. With this in mind, he opted to lead the tanks on foot. Although he must have known that this practice would almost certainly cost him his life, he continued to lead the tanks to their objective. His skilful and brave direction, during this operation, ensured the success of the action. He was killed after the operation had been achieved successfully

### James Peter Robertson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-peter-robertson/
Rank: Private; Unit: 27th Battalion. Manitoba Regiment. * Canadian Expeditionary Force; Date of action: 6 November 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 11th January 1918.; Born: Born on 26th October 1883, at Stellarton, Picton, Nova Scotia.; Died: Killed in action on the 6th November 1917 at Passchendaele, Belgium.; Memorial: at Tyne Cot Cemetery, Passchendaele, Belgium; Askin register no.: 1067
Citation digest (Askin): On 6th November 1917, at Passchendaele, Belgian, when his platoon was held up by uncut barbed-wire and an enemy machine-gun that was causing many casualties, Private Robertson rushed to an opening on the flank, attacked the machine-gun, he struggled with the crew, killed four of them, turned the gun on the fleeing remainder, who were terrified by his fierceness, as they ran for the safety of their own lines. His gallant work allowed his own platoon to advance. After inflicting several casualties on the enemy, he carried the captured machine gun to his final position and opened fire on the demoralised, retreating enemy. His determined fire subdued the enemy snipers. His actions, of courage and calm, in the face of the enemy were an inspiration to his comrades, spurring them on to greater efforts. Later, under extremely heavy fire, he went out to rescue two of our snipers, from in front of the trench, badly wounded. He was killed just as he rescued the second man

### William Robertson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-robertson/
Rank: Sergeant-Major; Unit: 2nd Battalion. Gordon Highlanders; Date of action: 21 October 1899; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 28th July 1900.; Born: Born on the 27th February, 1865 at Dumfries, Scotland.; Died: Died on the 6th December 1949 at Edinburgh, Scotland.; Memorial: long grave at Portobello Cemetery, Musselburgh, Scotland; Medal held by: the National War Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh; Askin register no.: 1068
Citation digest (Askin): During the final advance on the enemy's position at the Battle of Elandslaagte, South Africa, on the 21st October 1899, Sergeant-Major Robertson exposed himself fearlessly, to the enemy's artillery and rifle fire, as he led each successive rush in an effort to encourage his men. After the capture of the main position, Sergeant-Major Robertson led a small party in an attempt to seize the Boer Camp. Exposed to a deadly crossfire from the Boer rifles, his small party gallantly held the position that they had captured. All the time the Sergeant-Major continued to encourage the men. This he did, until he was wounded in two places

### Benjamin Roberts-Smith VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/benjamin-roberts-smith/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 2 Squadron, Special Air Service Regiment (SASR); Date of action: 11 June 2010; Place of action: Tizak, Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan; Conflict: War in Afghanistan (Operation Slipper, Shah Wali Kot Offensive); Gazette: Gazetted 23 January 2011; Born: Born 1 November 1978 at Perth, Western Australia; Medal held by: On display at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra (Hall of Valour), together with his combat uniform; the display was updated in 2026 to note the criminal charges
Summary: On 11 June 2010, during a helicopter assault on the village of Tizak, Roberts-Smith's patrol was pinned down by machine-gun and RPG fire from three fortified positions. Advancing with his patrol under air support, he identified an enemy fighter preparing to fire an RPG and shot him, then deliberately exposed himself to draw fire away from his comrades. After his patrol commander grenaded one machine-gun post, Roberts-Smith stormed the remaining two positions single-handedly, silencing them and allowing the assault force to regain the initiative.

### Edward Robinson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/edward-robinson/
Rank: Able Seaman; Unit: Royal Navy (Naval Brigade); Date of action: 13 March 1858; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th December, 1858.; Born: Born on 17th June, 1838 at Portsea, Hampshire.; Died: Died on 2nd October, 1896 at Windsor, Berkshire.; Memorial: at Old Windsor Cemetery, Windsor, Berkshire; Medal held by: the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich; Askin register no.: 1069
Citation digest (Askin): On 13th March 1858 at Lucknow, India, some sandbags on top of the earthworks were on fire. The enemy were only 50 yards away at this time, but able Seaman Robinson, under heavy fire, jumped up and extinguished the fires in some of the bags and threw others clear. He was severely wounded

### Eric Gascoigne Robinson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/eric-gascoigne-robinson/
Rank: Lieutenant Commander; Unit: Royal Navy; Date of action: 26 February 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 16th August 1915.; Born: Born on 16th May 1882 at Greenwich, London.; Died: Died on 20th August 1965 at Haslar, Hampshire.; Memorial: at Langrish Churchyard, Langrish, Hampshire. grave of Rear Admiral Gascoigne Robinson; Askin register no.: 1070
Citation digest (Askin): On 26th February 1915, in the Dardanelles, Lieutenant Commander Robinson, of HMS Vengeance, advanced alone, all the time under heavy fire, going into an enemy gun position, which could well have been occupied. With a charge, he destroyed a four inch gun, then returned to his crew, to obtain another charge, with which he destroyed the second gun. The Lieutenant Commander refused to allow his demolition crew to accompany him, as they were wearing white uniforms, which were not conducive to being inconspicuous. The Lieutenant Commander took part, all the time under extremely heavy fire, in four separate attacks on the minefields

### Leefe Robinson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/leefe-robinson/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: No. 39 Squadron RFC; Date of action: 2–3 September 1916; Conflict: First World War

### Henry Howey Robson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/henry-howey-robson/
Rank: Private; Unit: 2nd Battalion. Royal Scots; Date of action: 14 December 1914; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 18th February 1915.; Born: Born on the 27th May, 1894 at South Shields, County Durham.; Died: Died on 4th March 1964 at Toronto, Canada.; Memorial: in the Military Section of the York Cemetery, Toronto, Canada; Askin register no.: 1072
Citation digest (Askin): Private Robson climbed from his trench, under extremely heavy fire and rescued a wounded non-commissioned officer, during an attack near Kemmel, France, on 14th December 1914. During another attack, later, he attempted to rescue another wounded man and bring him to cover again exposed to heavy fire. During this attempt he was wounded almost immediately, but persevered, with the attempt, until he was made helpless when he received his second wound. On 13th November 1916, he was seriously wounded again at Serres-on Ancre

### Patrick Roddy VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/patrick-roddy/
Rank: Ensign; Unit: Bengal Army; Date of action: 27 September 1858; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 12th April 1859.; Born: Born on 17th March 1827 at Elphin, Roscommon, Ireland.; Died: Died on 21st November 1895 at Jersey, Channel Islands.; Memorial: at Mount A'Labbe Cemetery, St Helier, Jersey; Askin register no.: 1074
Citation digest (Askin): For gallant conduct on several occasions. Also on the date of 27th September 1858, Ensign Roddy, when engaged with the enemy, charged a rebel, who was armed with a percussion musket, when the cavalry were afraid to approach, because each time they did so, the rebel took aim on his assailant. This did not deter Ensign Roddy, who charged in. When he was within six yards, the rebel fired, the shot killing the ensign's horse. Before he could disentangle himself from the horse, the rebel attempted to cut him down. The Ensign managed to seize and hold the rebel until he could draw his sword, he then ran the rebel through. The rebel was a powerful man and had been a Subadar in the 8th Native Infantry

### George Rodgers VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/george-rodgers/
Rank: Private; Unit: 71st Regiment; Date of action: 16 June 1858; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 11th November 1859.; Born: Born in January 1829 at Govan, Glasgow, Scotland.; Died: Died on 9th March 1870 at Glasgow, Scotland.; Memorial: , an unmarked grave on common ground, Southern Necropolis, Glasgow, Scotland; Medal held by: Royal Highland Fusiliers Museum, Glasgow,; Askin register no.: 1075
Citation digest (Askin): At Marar, Gwalior, India, on the 16th June 1858, Private Rodgers, on his own, attacked a party of seven rebels, killing one of them. This was remarked as a valuable service, as the party of rebels were well armed and strongly positioned in the line of advance of a detachment of the 71st Regiment

### James Rogers VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-rogers/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: South African Constabulary; Date of action: 15 June 1901; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 18th April 1902.; Born: Born on 2nd June 1875 at Riverina, New South Wales, Australia.; Died: Died on the 28th October, 1961 at Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.; Memorial: Cremated at Springvale Crematorium, Melbourne, Australia and remembered on the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia; Medal held by: the Australian War Memorial, Canberra,; Askin register no.: 1076
Citation digest (Askin): , 15th June 1901, near Thaba N'chu, South Africa, a party consisting of Lieutenant F. Dickinson, Sergeant James Rogers, and six men of the South African Constabulary was suddenly attacked by 60 Boers. Lieutenant Dickinson's horse had been shot and was forced to follow his men on foot. Seeing the situation, Sergeant Rogers, rode back to the Lieutenant, firing as he did so and took up the Lieutenant behind him on the horse. Sardine Rogers then returned to carry away two more men, who had lost her horses, within 400 yards of the enemy. He then went on to catch the horses of two other men and helped them remount. Throughout this action they came under extremely heavy rifle fire. The Boers were so close to Sergeant Rogers that they called upon him to surrender. His reply was to continue firing on them

### Maurice Albert Windham Rogers VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/maurice-albert-windham-rogers/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 2nd Battalion. Wiltshire Regiment; Date of action: 3 June 1944; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 10th August 1944.; Born: Born on 17th July 1919 at Bristol.; Died: Killed in action on 3rd June 1944 at Anzio, Italy.; Memorial: at Beach Head War Cemetery, Anzio, Italy; Medal held by: the Royal Gloucestershire, Berkshire and; Askin register no.: 1077
Citation digest (Askin): A carrier platoon was held up by concentrated machine-gun fire and barbed wire entanglements at Anzio, Italy, on 3rd June 1944. Sergeant Rogers, armed with a Thompson machine-gun, forced his way through the barbed wire, ran across a minefield and accounted for two of the enemy posts. His platoon, approximately 100 yards behind, was so inspired that they also advanced in the assault. Unfortunately before they could reach him, Sergeant Rogers had been wounded in the leg. In spite of this wound, he continued to advance until he was eventually shot from point-blank range

### Robert Montresor Rogers VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/robert-montresor-rogers/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 44th Regiment; Date of action: 21 August 1860; Conflict: Third China War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 13th August 1861.; Born: Born on 4th September 1834 at Dublin, Ireland.; Died: Died on the 5th February 1895 at Maidenhead, Berkshire.; Memorial: at All Saints Churchyard, Maidenhead, Berkshire; Askin register no.: 1078
Citation digest (Askin): Lieutenant Rogers, Private John McDougall, of the same regiment and Lieutenant Lenon, of the 67th Foot Regiment, showed conspicuous gallantry by swimming across the ditches and entering the North Taku Fort, through an embrasure **, during the assault on the fort. They were first of the English established on the walls of the fort. They entered in the order that the names recorded here, each one assisting the other to mount the embrasure. on the inside

### George Murray Rolland VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/george-murray-rolland/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 1st Bombay Grenadiers. Indian Army; Date of action: 22 April 1903; Conflict: Third Somaliland Expedition; Gazette: London Gazetted on 7th August 1903.; Born: Born on the 12th May 1869 at Wellington, India.; Memorial: at Takli Cemetery, Nagpur, India, and St Stephen's Church, South Kensington, London; Askin register no.: 1079
Citation digest (Askin): On 22nd April 1903, returning after the action at Daratoleh, the rearguard was considerably to the rear of the main column, owing to the thick bush and the fact that they had to hold their ground whilst the wounded were placed onto the camels. Captain Bruce was shot and was unable to move. Captain's Walker and Rolland, along with two men of the King's African Rifles, one Sikh and one Somali, were with him when he fell. Captain Rolland ran back 500 yards to get assistance, the others remaining with Captain Bruce, keeping the enemy, who were situated around them, in the bushes, successfully at bay. The wounded captain was hit again and the Sikh wounded. Had it not been for these officers and men, Captain Bruce would have fallen into enemy hands. Flying Column

### Frederick George Room VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/frederick-george-room/
Rank: Private; Unit: 2nd Battalion. Royal Irish Regiment; Date of action: 16 August 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 17th October 1917.; Born: Born on 31st May at Ashley, Bristol.; Died: Died on 19th January 1932 at Bristol, aged 36.; Memorial: at Greenbank Cemetery, Bristol; Askin register no.: 1080
Citation digest (Askin): On the 16th August, 1917, at Frezenberg, Belgium, Private Room, in charge of his company's stretcher- bearers,showed conspicuous bravery. During the day, the company suffered many casualties caused by a machine-guns and snipers. Whilst the company was holding the line of shell holes and trenches, Lance-Corporal Room work tirelessly, all the time under intense enemy fire, dressing wounded and aiding their evacuation to safety. Throughout this period, he showed complete disregard for his own safety and an incessant devotion to his duties. Owing to his courage and fearlessness he saved many of his comrades lives. *Army No. 8614 Private ( was anActing Lance-Corporal) Room at the time he won this award

### Gerald Broadmead Roope VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/gerald-broadmead-roope/
Rank: Lieutenant Commander; Unit: Royal Navy; Date of action: 8 April 1940; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 10th July 1945.; Born: Born on 13th March 1905 at Hillbrook, Taunton, Somerset.; Askin register no.: 1081
Citation digest (Askin): On 8th April 1940, in the West Fjiord, Norway, H M S Glowworm engaged two enemy destroyers, who broke off the action when one of them was hit. Whilst giving chase, the German heavy cruiser Admiral Hipper, bore down on the Glowworm at high speed. During the engagement, the Glowworm was badly hit, putting one gun out of action and causing her to reduce speed. With all the remaining guns firing she closed on and rammed the Hipper. As she pulled away, she opened fire on the German ship, again scoring a hit. Badly damaged, the smaller ship heeled over and sank. The Hipper picked up 31 survivors. Lieutenant Commander Roope was seen helping survivors to put on their lifejackets. After being thrown a rope from the Hipper, he was unable to hold on and was drowned

### Matthew Rosamund VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/matthew-rosamund/
Rank: Sergeant-Major; Unit: 37th Bengal Native Infantry; Date of action: 4 June 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 23rd August 1858.; Born: Born on 13th July 1823 at Eaton Socon, Huntingdonshire.*; Died: Died on 14th July 1866 in the Red Sea.; Memorial: not known: Buried at sea; Askin register no.: 1082
Citation digest (Askin): Sergeant-Major Rosamund volunteered to accompany his commanding officer, Lieutenant Colonel Spottiswoode, of the 37th Bengal Native Infantry, to set fire to the right of the lines, the intention being to drive out the Sepoys, on the evening of the 4th June 1857, during the outbreak at Benares, India. Sergeant-Major Gill, of the Loodiana Regiment and Private John Kirk, of the 10th Regiment, also volunteered to go along to bring out Captain Brown, his wife and infant, along with some others, who were in a detached bungalow, and take them into the barracks for safety. two are, Swallow Cliffe, Wiltshire and Seaton Town, Bedfordshire

### John Ross VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-ross/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: Corps of Royal Engineers; Date of action: 21 July 1855; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February 1857.; Born: Born in 1822 at Inch, Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland.; Died: Died on 23rd October 1879 at London.; Askin register no.: 1083
Citation digest (Askin): On 21st July 1855, at Sebastopol, Crimea, a working party of 200 men went out, each carrying an entrenching tool and a gabion *, under the charge of Corporal Ross. Before morning they had connected the distance from the 4th parallel right attack, to an old Russian rifle pit with a long line of perfect cover. Whilst under very heavy fire, on 23rd August 1855, with Corporal Ross in charge of the advance from the 5th parallel right attack on the Redan, they filled 25 gabions and placed them in position. On the night of the 8th September 1855, he crept to the Redan, where he reported the enemy's evacuation and carried back a wounded man . Taking advantage of this information, the British took place. for filling with earth or stones, for fortifications or buildings

### George Rowland Patrick Roupell VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/george-rowland-patrick-roupell/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 1st Battalion. East Surrey Regiment; Date of action: 20 April 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 23rd June, 1915.; Born: Born on 7th April 1892 at Tipperary, Ireland.; Died: Died on 4th March 1974 at Shalford, Surrey.; Memorial: Cremated at Guildford. Memorial in Regimental Chapel, Parish Church, Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey; Askin register no.: 1084
Citation digest (Askin): At Hill 60, Belgium, on 20th April 1915, Lieutenant Roupell, whilst commanding a company of his battalion, they were subjected to an extremely severe bombardment, from the enemy, throughout the day. Even though he was wounded several places, he led his company in repelling a large enemy assault. His wounds were attended to and dressed, during a lull in the shelling. He insisted on returning to his trench which, was again, under heavy bombardment from the enemy. His company suffered and was dangerously weakened. He went back to headquarters, informed his commanding officer of the situation, and brought up reinforcements. He passed to and fro across ground that was strafed by heavy fire. With the reinforcements, he held a position until his battalion could be relieved the following morning. More to be added

### Hugh Rowlands VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/hugh-rowlands/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 41st Regiment; Date of action: 5 November 1854; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February, 1857.; Born: Born on 6th May 1828 at Llanrug, Caernarvonshire, Wales.; Died: Died on the 1st August 1909 at Llanrug, Caernarvonshire, Wales..; Memorial: at St Michael's churchyard, Llanrug , Caernarvon, Wales; Askin register no.: 1085
Citation digest (Askin): At Inkerman on 5th November 1854, Captain Rowlands rescued Colonel Hayly of the 47th Regiment, who was lying on the ground wounded and surrounded by Russians. Acting with great gallantry he held the ground, occupied by the advance picquet, against the enemy at the commencement of the Battle of Inkerman. See also Private McDermond. (reg No. 771)

### David Rushe VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/david-rushe/
Rank: Troop Sergeant-Major; Unit: 9th Lancers; Date of action: 19 March 1858; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th December, 1858.; Born: Born on 28th April 1827 at Woburn, Bedfordshire.; Died: Died on 6th November 1886 at Great Marlow, Buckinghamshire.; Memorial: at Marlow Churchyard,, Buckinghamshire; Askin register no.: 1086

### John Fox Russell VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-fox-russell/
Rank: Captain; Unit: Royal Army Medical Corps; Date of action: 6 November 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 11th January 1918.; Born: Born on 27th January 1893 at Holyhead, Anglesey.; Died: Killed in action on 6th November 1917, at Tel-el-Khuweilfeh, Palestine.; Memorial: ; on grave at Beersheba War Cemetery, Palestine;on the War Memorial, Holyhead, Anglesey;; Medal held by: VC Medal's Custodian this the Army Medical Services Museum, Aldershot,; Askin register no.: 1088

### Sir Charles Russell VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/sir-charles-russell/
Rank: Brevet; Unit: -Major. 3rd Battalion. Grenadier Guards; Date of action: 5 November 1854; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 24th February, 1857.; Born: Born on 22nd June 1826 at Sothern Hill, Reading, Berkshire.; Died: Died on 13th April 1883 at Reading, Berkshire.; Memorial: , interred in Family Vault in All Saints Church, Swallowfield; Medal held by: the Guards Regimental Headquarters; Askin register no.: 1087
Citation digest (Askin): At the Battle of Inkerman, in the Crimea, on 5th November 1854, Brevet-Major Sir Charles Russell offered to go and dislodge a party of Russians if anyone would accompany him. The volunteers included Sergeant Norman, Private Anthony Palmer and Private Bailey. Their example was soon followed. Sir Charles killed the first Russian, who barred his way, with a pistol. They met with heavy resistance, but their skill with a bayonet brought success. During the action, Private Bailey was killed. Major Russell fought bravely, and in single combat, with a Russian, wrenched the rifle from his grasp

### Charles Smith Rutherford VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/charles-smith-rutherford/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 5th Canadian Mounted Rifles.* Canadian Expeditionary Force; Date of action: 26 August 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 15th November 1918.; Born: Born on the 9th January 1892 at Haldimand Township, Ontario, Canada.; Died: Died on 11th June 1989 at Ottawa, Ontario.; Memorial: at Union Cemetery, Colbourne, Ontario; Askin register no.: 1089
Citation digest (Askin): Whilst in command of an assault party on 26th August 1918, at Monchy, France, Lieutenant Rutherford found that he was a considerable distance ahead of his men. Almost at the same moment, ahead of him, he sighted a fully armed strong enemy party outside a pillbox. With his revolver he beckoned them to come towards him. They, in turn, indicated that they wanted him to go to them. This he did and informed them that they were now his prisoners. The German officer disputed this and invited the lieutenant into the pillbox. Lieutenant Rutherford declined the offer. He managed, by bluffing, to convince the officer that they were surrounded and the whole party of the enemy, 45 in all, including two officers and three machine-guns, surrendered to him. He also convinced the enemy officer to halt the fire of an enemy machine gun close by, taking advantage of the situation to move his men up in support. The Lieutenant then noticed that the right assaulting party was being held up by fire from another pillbox. He attacked the pillbox with a Lewis gun, taking another 35 prisoners, along with their machine guns, enabling the assault party to continue their advance. He was an inspiration to all those who saw him

### William Ruthven VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-ruthven/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 22nd Battalion. * Australian Imperial Force; Date of action: 19 May 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 11th July 1918.; Born: Born on 21st May 1893 at Collingwood, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.; Died: Died on 12th January 1970 at Victoria, Australia.; Memorial: Fawkner Crematorium, New Melbourne Cemetery and the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia; Medal held by: the Australian War Memorial, Canberra; Askin register no.: 1091
Citation digest (Askin): During the attack on Ville- sur- Ancre, France, on 19th May 1918, Sergeant Ruthven's company suffered heavy casualties and he assumed command when his company Commander was severely wounded. He took charge of the company headquarters and rallying the section in his vicinity, led the men in this part of the assault. As they approached their objective, they were subjected to very heavy enemy machine-gun fire from close range. Without hesitating, Sergeant Ruthven leapt out and threw a bomb which landed beside the post, rushing on to the position and bayoneting one of the crew and capturing the gun. He encountered some of the enemy coming out of a shelter. He wounded two of them and captured six more. After handing them over to an escort from the leading wave, Sergeant Ruthven, reorganised his men and established a post in the second objective. On the sunken Road nearby he observed enemy movement. Without hesitating and armed only with a revolver, he rushed over the open ground to the position, killing two Germans who refused to come out of their dug out, then single-handedly, he mopped up this post and captured 32 prisoners, holding them until assistance arrived. Throughout the rest of the day he gave his men encouragement and determination as he paced up and down their position. He set a fine example to his men by his courage and his fighting spirit

### John Ryan VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-ryan/
Rank: Private; Unit: 1st Madras Fusiliers; Date of action: 26 September 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 18th June 1858.; Born: Born in 1823 at Kilkenny, Ireland.; Died: Died on 4th March 1858 at Cawnpore, India.; Memorial: at to British Cemetery, Cawnpore, India; Medal held by: the National Army Museum, Chelsea, London; Askin register no.: 1092
Citation digest (Askin): On the 26 September 1857, rebels Sepoys besieged a party in a house in Lucknow, India. Private Ryan along with a Private McManus (reg No. 806) , of the 5th Regiment, dashed into the street, brought Captain Arnold from a dhooly* and took him into the house, all the time under heavy fire which caused Captain Arnold to be wounded again. Private Ryan distinguished himself throughout the day by devoting himself to the rescue of the wounded, in the vicinity, and prevent their being massacred. He examined every dhooly to ensure that it was empty

### John Ryan VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-ryan-1093/
Rank: Private; Unit: 55th Battalion. * Australian Imperial Force; Date of action: 30 September 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th December, 1918.; Born: Born in February 1890 at Tumut, New South Wales, Australia.; Died: Died on 3rd June 1941 at Melbourne, Australia.; Memorial: at Springvale Cemetery, Melbourne, and on the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia; Medal held by: the Australian War Memorial, Canberra,; Askin register no.: 1093
Citation digest (Askin): Private Ryan went forward with great courage and determination on 30th September 1918, during an attack on the Hindenburg defences. In the first attack, he was one of the first to reach the enemy trench and despite heavy firing, he amazed his comrades with his skill and daring, and soon, the enemy garrison was defeated and the trench occupied. The Germans succeeded, after a counter-attack, in establishing a bombing party to their rear. Now under fire from both, front and rear, in order to maintain this critical position, prompt action was necessary. Private Ryan, weighing up the situation, organised and led a party of men, against the enemy bombers, and by using bomb and bayonet he finally reached his objective with only three men. By skilful use the bayonet, the small party killed the first three Germans on the flank, then moved along the Embankment. Private Ryan, with the remainder of the bombs, rushed alone against the enemy. He was wounded after he had driven back the enemy, who, as they retired across no man's land, suffered heavily. There was no doubt that Private Ryan had saved a most dangerous situation

### John Ryan VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-ryan-1094/
Rank: Lance-Corporal; Unit: 65th Regiment; Date of action: 7 September 1863; Conflict: New Zealand Wars; Gazette: London Gazetted on 16th January 1864.; Born: Born in 1839 at Barnsleigh, Tipperary, Ireland.; Memorial: Buried in an unmarked grave in Alexandra Redoubt Cemetery, Auckland, New Zealand; Medal held by: the York and Lancaster Museum, Rotherham,; Askin register no.: 1094
Citation digest (Askin): On the 7th September, 1863, Lance-Corporal Ryan, along with Privates Bulford and Talbot, all three of the 65th Regiment, went and removed the body of the late Captain Smith, from the field of action, after he had been mortally wounded, and afterwards remaining with it all night in a bush, being surrounded by the enemy

### Miles Ryan VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/miles-ryan/
Rank: Drummer; Unit: 1st Battalion. European Bengal Fusiliers; Date of action: 14 September 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th December 1858.; Born: Born in 1826 at Londonderry, Ireland.; Died: Died in January 1887, believed to be in Bengal, India.; Memorial: No known memorial or burial place; Medal held by: VC Medal's Custodian not known; Askin register no.: 1095
Citation digest (Askin): On 14th September 1857, when the brigade had reached the Cabul Gate, during the assault on Delhi. The 1st Fusiliers, the 75th Regiment and some Sikhs were awaiting orders. Some of the Regiments were being issued with ammunition when, from some unknown cause, three boxes of ammunition exploded and two more were in a state of ignition. Drummer Miles and Sergeant McGuire rushed in and picking them up, threw them over the parapet, one at a time, into the water. The explosion had caused great confusion among the troops and native followers, who had no idea where the danger lay, many were running into certain destruction, when Drummer Ryan and Sergeant McGuire, by their coolness and daring, and at great personal risk, had saved many lives

### Robert Edward Ryder VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/robert-edward-ryder/
Rank: Private; Unit: 12th Battalion. Middlesex Regiment; Date of action: 26 September 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 26th November, 1916.; Born: Born on the 17th in December 1895 at Harefield, Middlesex.; Died: Died on the 1st December 1978 at Hucknall, Nottinghamshire.; Memorial: at Harefield Middlesex and on a plaque inside a Middlesex Guildhall, Westminster; Medal held by: the Imperial War Museum, Kennington, London; Askin register no.: 1096
Citation digest (Askin): Private Ryder's company was held up by heavy rifle fire, and all the officers had become casualties, at Thiepval, France on the 26th September, 1916. The attack was wavering, owing to lack of leadership, when Private Ryder, realising the situation, and without a thought for his own well-being, rushed an enemy trench alone and with skilful handling of his Lewis gun succeeded in clearing the trench. This gallant act greatly inspired his comrades and made their subsequent advance possible: turning failure into success

### Robert Edward Dudley Ryder VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/robert-edward-dudley-ryder/
Rank: Commander; Unit: Royal Navy; Date of action: 28 March 1942; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 21st May 1942.; Born: Born on 16th February 1908 in India.; Died: Died in the English Channel on the 29th June 1986.; Memorial: Headington Crematorium, Oxford; Medal held by: the Imperial War Museum, Kennington, London; Askin register no.: 1097
Citation digest (Askin): Commander Ryder commanded a force of small unprotected ships during the attack on San Nazaire, France, on 28th March 1942. He led HMS Campbeltown under intense fire from short-range weapons at point-blank range. The main object of beaching HMS Campbeltown had been accomplished, but Commander Ryder remained on the spot for one hour and 16 minutes, conducting operations during the evacuation of the Campbeltown's men, dealing with enemy strong points and close-range weapons, all the time being exposed to heavy fire. He didn't retire until the ship could be of no further use in the rescue of the commandos who were still ashore. It was almost a miracle that his motor gunboat, although full of dead and wounded, had survived and was able to withdraw through an intense barrage of close range fire

### Clifford William King Sadlier VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/clifford-william-king-sadlier/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 51st Battalion. * Australian Imperial Force; Date of action: 24–25 April 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 11th July 1918.; Born: Born in 1892 at Camberwell, Victoria, Australia.; Died: Died on 28th April 1964 at Busselton, Western Australia.; Memorial: at Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth, Australia; Medal held by: St George's Cathedral, Perth, Australia; Askin register no.: 1098
Citation digest (Askin): During a counter-attack by Lieutenant Sadlier's Battalion, his platoon, on the left of the Battalion, had to advance through a wooded area where they suffered many casualties owing to a strong enemy machine-gun post, preventing the platoon from advancing. Although Lieutenant Sadlier was wounded, he immediately collected his bombing section, leading them against the machine guns, killing the crews and capturing two of the guns. By this time all of his party were casualties, so he attacked the third enemy machine-gun post alone, armed only with a revolver, with which he killed the crew of four, and captured the gun. He was again wounded. The gallant conduct of this officer meant that the flank was cleared, allowing the Battalion to move forwards. His coolness, and utter disregard for danger, inspired all those who saw it and he saved a most critical situation

### Thomas Henry Sage VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/thomas-henry-sage/
Rank: Private; Unit: 8th Battalion. Somerset Light Infantry; Date of action: 4 October 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 18th December 1917.; Born: Born on 8th December 1882 at Tiverton, Devon.; Died: Died on 20th July 1945 at Tiverton, Devon.; Memorial: at Tiverton Cemetery, Devon; Medal held by: VC Medal's Custodian unknown; Askin register no.: 1099
Citation digest (Askin): During an attack on an enemy strong point East of Ypres, at the Tower Hamlets Spur, on the 4th October 1917, Privates Sage was one of nine men in a shell-hole. One of these men was shot whilst throwing a bomb, which fell back into the shell-hole. Acting quickly, and with great presence of mind, Privates Sage courageously threw himself onto the bomb, thus saving the lives of several of his comrades, although he himself was severely wounded

### Philip Salkeld VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/philip-salkeld/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Bengal Engineers; Date of action: 14 September 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 18th June 1858.; Born: Born on the 13th October, 1830 at Fontmell Magna, Dorset.; Memorial: on the Kashmir Gate, * in the parish churchyard at Fontmell Magna, Dorset and in St Paul's Cathedral, Calcutta; Medal held by: VC Medal's Custodian unknown; Askin register no.: 1100
Citation digest (Askin): For conspicuous bravery shown in the blowing in of the Kashmir Gate *, of the Delhi Fortress, on 14th September 1857, in broad daylight, under heavy musketry fire, prior to the assault, Lieutenant Salkeld was accompanied by Lieutenant Home, Sergeants Smith and Carmichael and Corporal Burgess, all Bengal Engineers and in addition three Sikhs, Havildars Mahore, Tillah Singh and Sepoy Ramloll and Bugler Hawthorne of the 52nd Light Infantry. On reaching the gateway without casualties, they found that part of the drawbridge had been destroyed. They crossed a precarious footway, on the remaining beams, and lodged their powder bags against the gate. Sergeant Carmichael was killed and Havildar Mahore severely wounded. Having assured that the powder bags had been correctly placed, Lieutenant Home made way for Lieutenant Salkeld and his firing party by jumping into the ditch. Lieutenant Salkeld was mortally wounded whilst attempting to fire the charge. He managed, in spite of his wound, to pass the slow match to Corporal Burgess, who, on accomplishing the task, was killed, as was Sepoy Ramloll. Havildar Tillah Singh was wounded. The operation was a success but Sergeant Smith was injured by falling debris. Bugler Hawthorne then sounded the advance

### Nowell Salmon VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/nowell-salmon/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Royal Navy; Date of action: 16 November 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th December 1858.; Born: Born on 20th February 1835 at Swarraton, Hampshire.; Died: Died on 14th February 1912 at Southsea, Hampshire.; Memorial: at St Peter's Churchyard, Curdridge, Hampshire; Medal held by: VC Medal's Custodian unknown; Askin register no.: 1101
Citation digest (Askin): For conspicuous gallantry at Lucknow, India, on 16th November 1857, when Captain Peel called for volunteers to climb a tree which was overhanging the wall of the Shah Nujeeff, in order to spot the enemy position and to dislodge the mutineers who were throwing bombs and firing on the ground crews below. Lieutenant Salmon and Able Seaman John Harrison (reg No. 537) responded to the call and succeeded in carrying out this dangerous task. John Harrison was killed and Lieutenant Salmon was fired upon and wounded in the thigh

### George McKenzie Samson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/george-mckenzie-samson/
Rank: Seaman; Unit: Royal Naval Reserve; Date of action: 25 April 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 16th August 1915.; Born: Born on 7th January 1889 at Carnoustie, Angus, Scotland.; Died: Died on 28th February 1923 at St George's, Bermuda.; Memorial: at Military Cemetery, Bermuda; Medal held by: VC Medal's Custodian unknown; Askin register no.: 1102
Citation digest (Askin): At Cape Helles, Gallipoli, during the landing on V Beach on the 25th and 26th April 1915, Seamen Samson of HMS Hussan, accompanied by Midshipman Drewry, (reg No. 351) Midshipman Malleson, (reg No. 829), Able Seaman Williams (reg No. 1315), assisted Commander Unwin (reg No. 1245), all of HMS River Clyde, in securing the lighters, under a very heavy rifle and Maxim fire. Seaman Samson attended to the wounded and got out lines as he worked on lighters all day. He affected many rescues of wounded, stowing them carefully in the hopper and attending to them until they could receive proper medical assistance. In between times, he attended to snipers. He eventually received 19 wounds from a Maxim gun

### George Sanders VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/george-sanders/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 1st/7th Battalion. West Yorkshire Regiment; Date of action: 1 July 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 22nd June 1917.; Born: Born on 8th July 1894 at New Wortley, Leeds, Yorkshire.; Died: Died on 4th April 1950 at Leeds, Yorkshire.; Memorial: Cottingly Crematorium, Leeds. Memorials on Plymouth Naval Memorial, HQ Dunedin RSA, New Zealand; Medal held by: the Auckland Museum, Auckland, New Zealand; Askin register no.: 1103
Citation digest (Askin): Corporal Sanders, and a party of 30 men, found themselves isolated after an advance into the enemy trenches at Thiepval, France, on 1st July 1916. Organising his defences, he detailed a bombing party, informing his men that it was their duty to hold the position. The following morning, he repulsed an attack by the enemy, at the same time rescuing some prisoners that had been in enemy hands. Two strong enemy bombing attacks were forced to retire. They were relieved the next day after Corporal Sanders had shown great courage, determination and excellent leadership throughout the 36 trying hours. Throughout this time, his party had received no food or water, having given all their water to the wounded men on the first night. He brought the remaining 19 of his party back to our trenches

### William Sanders VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-sanders/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: HMS Prize; Date of action: 30 April 1917; Conflict: First World War

### Richard Douglas Sandford VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/richard-douglas-sandford/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Royal Navy; Date of action: 22–23 April 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 23rd July, 1918.; Born: Born on 11th May 1891 at Exmouth, Devon.; Died: Died on 23rd November, 1918 at Grangetown, Yorkshire.; Memorial: at Eston cemetery, Yorkshire and at Exeter Cathedral, Devon; Medal held by: Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth; Askin register no.: 1106
Citation digest (Askin): On 22nd/23rd April, 1918 at Zeebrugge, Belgium, Lieutenant Sandford, Commandng HM Submarine C3, skilfully placed the vessel between the piles of the viaduct which connected the Mole with a shore, before laying his fuse and abandoning her. He disdained to use the Gyro Steering which would have enabled him and his crew to abandon the submarine as a safe distance, but preferred to make sure that his mission would be successful

### Willward Sandys-Clarke VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/willward-sandys-clarke/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Loyal Regiment (North Lancashire); Date of action: 23 April 1943; Conflict: Second World War

### Euston Henry Sartorius VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/euston-henry-sartorius/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 59th Regiment; Date of action: 24 October 1879; Conflict: Second Afghan War; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 16th May, 1881.; Born: Born on 6th June 1844 at Cintra, Portugal.; Died: Died on 19th February 1925 at Chelsea, London.; Memorial: at St Peter and St Paul's Churchyard, Ewhurst, Surrey; Medal held by: the National Army Museum, Chelsea, London; Askin register no.: 1107
Citation digest (Askin): During and the Afghan War, on the 24th October 1879 at Shahjui, Captain Sartorius led a party of five or six men, of the 59th Regiment, against an enemy of unknown strength, who were occupying a position at the top of a precipitous hill, which was almost inaccessible. Any kind of regular formation was made impossible by the surrounding landscape's nature. As they gained the top of this perilous path way, Captain Sartorius had to bear the brunt of the attack as a whole body of the enemy fell upon him and his men. Although he himself was wounded, by sword cuts in both hands, and one of his men killed, the bearing of this officer, gallant and determined, his action, emulated as it was by his men, led to the most successful action as they killed the last seven survivors of the enemy holding the hilltop

### Reginald William Sartorius VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/reginald-william-sartorius/
Rank: Major; Unit: 6th Bengal Cavalry. Indian Army; Date of action: 17 January 1874; Conflict: First Ashanti Expedition; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th October 1874.; Born: Born on 8th May 1841 in Portugal.; Memorial: at St Mary's Churchyard, South Baddesley, Hampshire; Medal held by: the National Army Museum, Chelsea, London; Askin register no.: 1108
Citation digest (Askin): During the attack on Abogoo, Ashanti, in West Africa, on the 17th January 1874, Major Sartorius, under very heavy fire, removed Sergeant-Major Braimah, a Houssa non-commissioned officer, who had been mortally wounded and placed him under cover

### Arthur Frederick Saunders VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/arthur-frederick-saunders/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 9th Service Battalion. Suffolk Regiment; Date of action: 26 September 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 30th March 1916.; Born: Born on 23rd April 1879 at Ipswich, Suffolk.; Died: Died on 30th July 1947 at Ipswich, Suffolk.; Memorial: Ipswich Borough Crematorium, Suffolk; Medal held by: the Suffolk Regimental Museum, Bury St; Askin register no.: 1109
Citation digest (Askin): When his officer had been wounded in the attack on 26th September 1915, near Loos, France, Sergeant Saunders took charge of two machine guns and a few men. Although he had been severely wounded in the thigh, he followed the last of four charges of, and rendered every support, to another Battalion. When the remnants of the battalion, he had been supporting, were forced to retire, by continuously firing on one of his gun's, and constantly giving concise orders, he did his best to support the retirement

### William Alfred Savage VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-alfred-savage/
Rank: Able Seaman; Unit: Royal Navy; Date of action: 28 March 1942; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 21st May 1942.; Born: Born on 30th October 1912 at Smethwick, Staffordshire.; Died: Killed in action on 28th March 1942 at St Nazaire, France.; Memorial: at Town Cemetery, Falmouth, Cornwall; Medal held by: the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich; Askin register no.: 1110
Citation digest (Askin): For gallantry and devotion to duty as a gunlayer of a pom-pom aboard a motor gunboat during the attack on St Nazaire, France, on 28th March, 1942. With cool and steady accuracy he engaged onshore positions, all the time under heavy fire and without a gun-shield he was completely exposed. He sustained the same accurate fire, on the way out of the harbour, aiming at the attacking ships until, at last, he was killed at his gun. It is stated that the Victoria Cross was awarded not only for the gallantry of Able Seaman Savage, but as recognition for the Valour of many of the others who carried out their duty, under extremely heavy fire at very close range, as they served in Motor Launches, M G B's and MTB's on the raid

### John William Sayer VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-william-sayer/
Rank: Lance-Corporal; Unit: 8th Battalion. Queen's Royal West Surrey Regiment; Date of action: 21 March 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 9th June 1919.; Born: Born on 12th April 1879 at Ilford, Essex.; Died: Died of wounds on 18th April 1918 at Le Cateau, France.; Memorial: at Le Cateau Military Cemetery, France; Medal held by: unknown; Askin register no.: 1111
Citation digest (Askin): For two hours, during incessant attacks by the enemy, he held a small isolated post. Under the cover of a mist, the enemy approached the post, from both sides, to within 30 yards before they were discovered. Alone, Lance-Corporal Sayer, on his own initiative and no other assistance, fought off a series of flank attacks, inflicting heavy casualties on the Germans. He killed many of the enemy and wounded others even though he was subjected to attacks by rifle and machine-gun fire, bombs and bayonets, he repulsed them all. He showed complete contempt for danger during the whole time he was continuously exposed to rifle and machine-gun fire. His conduct was an inspiration to all. Lance-Corporal Sayer held the post until nearly all the garrison had been killed, wounded or captured, thanks to his skill in the use of all kinds of fire. He himself had been wounded. He later died of his wounds at Le Cateau

### Arthur Stewart King Scarf VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/arthur-stewart-king-scarf/
Rank: Squadron Leader; Unit: 62 Squadron. Royal Air Force; Date of action: 9 December 1941; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 21st June 1946.; Born: Born on 14th June 1913 at Wimbledon, Surrey.; Memorial: at Taiping War Cemetery, Malaya; Medal held by: the Royal Air Force Museum, Hendon; Askin register no.: 1112
Citation digest (Askin): On the 9th December 1941, all available aircraft at RAF Butterworth, Malaya were ordered to make a daylight attack on the Japanese base at Singora, Thailand. The aircraft, all Blenheims, were on the point of taking off when there was a combined dive-bombing and low level machine-gun attack on the airfield. All the British aircraft, except the one flown by Squadron Leader Scarf, were destroyed. After circling the airfield, instead of returning to base, he decided to go on with the mission to Singora alone. After completing his attack successfully, the opposition from anti-aircraft guns and fighters, during which Squadron Leader Scarf was mortally wounded, was extremely heavy. He was hounded by enemy fighters right up to the Malayan border. Because of his wounds, he was unable to return to RAF Butterworth, but was able to make a successful forced landing at Alor Star, without causing any injuries to his crew. He died very shortly after being admitted to hospital

### Ferdnand Christian Scheiss VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/ferdnand-christian-scheiss/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: Natal Native Contingent. South African Forces; Gazette: London Gazetted on 29th November, 1879.; Born: Born on 7th April 1856 at Bergedorf, Berne, Switzerland.; Memorial: Buried at sea. Position Lat 13.00deg South by Long. 7deg 24' West (Recorded point of Ceremony) Memorial not known; Medal held by: the National Army Museum,London; Askin register no.: 1113
Citation digest (Askin): During the battle at Rorke's Drift, Natal, South Africa on the 22nd/23rd January, 1879, Corporal Schiess,who had been wounded in the foot a few days previously, greatly distinguished himself when the garrison were repulsing, by use of the bayonet, a series of determined assaults by the Zulus. He showed great activity and devotion to duty throughout the defence. When the garrison had retired to the inner defences and the mealie bags were now occupied by the Zulus , Corporal Schiess crept along a wall, without any instruction, to deal with a Zulu who was shooting rather accurately. He succeeded in killing him and two other Zulus before returning to the inner defences

### Christian Schiess VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/christian-schiess/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: Natal Native Contingent; Date of action: 22–23 January 1879; Conflict: Anglo-Zulu War

### Harry Norton Schofield VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/harry-norton-schofield/
Rank: Captain; Unit: Royal Field Artillery; Date of action: 15 December 1899; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 30th August 1901.; Born: Born on 29th January 1865 at Audenshaw, Ashton under Lyne, Lancashire.; Died: Died on 10th October 1931 at London.; Memorial: at Putney Vale Cemetery, London; Medal held by: unknown; Askin register no.: 1114
Citation digest (Askin): The detachments serving the guns of the 14th and 66th batteries, at the Battle of Colenso, during the Boer War, on 15th December 1899, had either all been killed, wounded or driven away from the guns by close range rifle fire. Captain Schofield went out to extricate the guns, along with several others, including Lieutenant Roberts, Captain Congreve and Corporal Nurse. He assisted in the withdrawing of the two guns that were saved. Lieutenant Roberts was shot and later died of his wounds. Captain Congreve was also wounded approximately 100 yards away from the guns. Captain Schofield and Corporal Nurse, leapt from their horses and hooked up the two guns, with which they returned

### John Schofield VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-schofield/
Rank: Second Lieutenant; Unit: 2nd/5th Battalion. Lancashire Fusiliers; Date of action: 9 April 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 28th June 1918.; Born: Born on 4th March 1892 at Blackburn, Lancashire.; Died: Killed in action on 9th April 1918 at Givenchy, France.; Memorial: at Vielle-Chapelle Military Cemetery, France; Medal held by: the Lancashire Fusiliers Museum, Bury,; Askin register no.: 1115
Citation digest (Askin): Lieutenant Schofield led a party of nine men on 9th April 1918 at Givenchy, France, against a German strong point which was being rigidly held by the enemy.During this time they were attacked with about 100 enemy bombs. He distributed his men with great skill, and made such good use of his rifle and Lewis gun fire, that the enemy were forced to take cover in the dug-outs. Lieutenant Schofield then held up, and captured, a party of 20 of the enemy. With assistance from other parties, they cleared the position of the enemy, who had been either killed or captured. Collecting the remainder of his men and making the strength of his party up to ten, he made his way towards the front line, after informing his superior officer of the position. In a communication trench, they met with a large number of the enemy, both ahead of them and in a drain to his left and right. The party immediately opened rapid-fire, Lieutenant Schofield climbed out onto the Parapet, under point blank machine-gun fire, and fearlessly demanded the enemy surrender. 123 Germans, including many officers were taken prisoner by his party. Unfortunately, this gallant officer was killed only a few minutes later

### Mark Scholefield VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/mark-scholefield/
Rank: Seaman; Unit: Naval Brigade; Date of action: 5 November 1854; Conflict: Crimean War

### Andrew Scott VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/andrew-scott/
Rank: Captain; Unit: Bengal Staff Corps. Indian Army; Date of action: 26 July 1877; Conflict: Baluchistan; Gazette: London Gazetted on 16th January 1878.; Born: Born on the 22nd August 1840 in Devon.; Died: Died on 5th September 1882 at Srinagar, Kashmir, India.; Memorial: Grave somewhere in India; Medal held by: unknown; Askin register no.: 1117
Citation digest (Askin): While serving with the 4th Sikh Infantry at Quetta, India, on the occasion when some coolies attacked two Royal Engineer Lieutenants, Hewson and Kunhardt, Captain Scott, on hearing the alarm that British officers were being killed, immediately rushed to the rescue. He found Lieutenant Hewson had already been cut down and Lieutenant Kunhardt retiring, wounded and being protected by one Sepoy, Ruchpul Singh, of the 4th Sikh Regiment. Captain Scott immediately attacked the assailants, and with his own hand, bayoneted the two nearest men and then closed with a third, both men falling to the ground. The captain's assailant was killed by Sepoys of the Regiment. The captain's act of courage saved the life of Lieutenant Kunhardt

### Robert Scott VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/robert-scott/
Rank: Private; Unit: 1st Battalion. Manchester Regiment; Date of action: 6 January 1900; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 26th July, 1901.; Born: Born on the 4th June 1874, at Haslingden, Lancashire.; Died: Died on 22nd February 1961 at Downpatrick, County Down, Ireland.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 1118
Citation digest (Askin): During an attack on Caesar's Camp in Natal, South Africa, on the 6th January 1900, when 16 men of 'D' Company, Manchester Regiment were defending one of the slopes of the hill, Privates Scott and Private Pitts occupied a sangar *. On their left all of our men had been shot and their positions occupied by the Boers. These two men stayed at their post, without food or water, all the time under extremely heavy fire from the enemy, for 15 hours. During this period they kept a keen lookout and exchanged their fire, even though, on their immediate left rear, the Boers occupied the sangars close by. Private Scott and Private Pitts held this position until the Boers were driven from the hill by relieving troops

### Robert George Scott VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/robert-george-scott/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: Cape Mounted Rifles. South African Forces; Date of action: 8 April 1879; Conflict: Basuto War; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 1st October 1880.; Born: Born on 22nd April 1857 at Whittlesey, Peterborough, (Cambridgeshire); Died: Died on 3rd October 1918 at Wynberg, Cape, South Africa.; Memorial: at Plumstead Cemetery, Wynberg, South Africa; Medal held by: unknown; Askin register no.: 1119
Citation digest (Askin): During an attack on Morosi's Mountain, South Africa, during the Basuto War, Sergeant Scott volunteered to throw time-fused shells, as hand-grenades, at the enemy who were bringing heavy fire to bear on the colonial troops. He threw the time-fused shells over a line of stone barricades. Sergeant Scott made his men retire under cover, in case a shell should burst prematurely. By taking this precaution, he probably saved many lives. He then advanced in a determined manner, all the time under extremely heavy fire, and, having got to the foot of the wall, made two attempts to throw shells over it. On the second attempt, owing to a defect in the fuse which he had just lit, the shell exploded, blowing his right hand to pieces and wounding him severely in the left leg

### Frances Alexander Caron Scrimger VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/frances-alexander-caron-scrimger/
Rank: Captain; Unit: Canadian Army Medical Corps, attached to 14th Battalion, Royal Montreal Regiment; Date of action: 25 April 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 23rd June 1915.; Born: Born on 10th February 1880 at Montreal Canada.; Died: Died on the 13th February, 1937 at Montreal, Canada.; Memorial: at Mount Royal Cemetery, Montreal, Canada; Medal held by: unknown; Askin register no.: 1120
Citation digest (Askin): Whilst the senior medical officer in charge of an advanced dressing station, in farm buildings, at St Julien, Belgium, on 25th April 1915, they came under heavy shell-fire from the enemy. Captain Scrimger organised the removal of wounded men, still under extremely heavy fire, personally carrying a wounded officer from a stable to a place of greater safety. Finally, unable to carry the wounded officer any further, he remained with him, under fire, until assistance arrived. Further research required

### Derek Anthony Seagrim VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/derek-anthony-seagrim/
Rank: T / Lieutenant Colonel; Unit: 7th Battalion. Green Howards; Date of action: 20–21 March 1943; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 13th May 1943.; Born: Born on 24th September 1903 at Bournemouth, Hampshire.; Memorial: at the Sfax War Cemetery, Tunisia: Also a Memorial Plaque in the Church at Whissonsett, Norfolk; Medal held by: unknown; Askin register no.: 1121
Citation digest (Askin): Lieutenant Colonel Seagrim led the Battalion to attack and capture an important objective on the left flank of the Mareth Line, Tunisia on the 20th/21st March, 1943. The defence of the enemy position was extremely strong, protected by a 12 ft wide and 8 ft deep anti-tank ditch surrounded by mines. The moment the attack began it was subjected to very intense artillery, machine gun and mortar fire. Lieutenant Colonel Seagrim placed himself at the head of the Battalion, even though, at that time, they were suffering heavy casualties. He led them through a hail of fire. He was the first man across the scaling ladder, that he'd helped to place himself. Firing his pistol and hurling grenades, he led the assault and personally attacked two machine-gun posts, capturing or killing 20 Germans. At dawn, they were firmly established on the position, against a determined enemy who fought strongly to regain it. Every post came under heavy bombardment from mortars and machine-guns, but undeterred, Lieutenant Colonel Seagrim moved from one post to another issuing orders and directives until the enemy were completely eradicated

### Ernest Seaman VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/ernest-seaman/
Rank: Lance-Corporal; Unit: 2nd Battalion. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers; Date of action: 29 September 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 15th November 1918.; Born: Born on 16th August 1893.; Died: Killed in action on 29th September 1918 at Terhand, Belgium.; Medal held by: the Royal Army Service Corps HQ, Camberley; Askin register no.: 1122
Citation digest (Askin): Lance-Corporal Seamen showing great courage and initiative rushed forward with his Lewis gun, under extremely heavy fire, when the right flank of his company was held up by a post of enemy machine-guns. Single-handed, he engaged the position, captured two machine-guns and 12 prisoners, after killing an officer and two men. The same day, he charged under heavy fire, another enemy machine-gun post, capturing the gun. He was killed on this occasion

### William Henry Harrison Seeley VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-henry-harrison-seeley/
Rank: Ordinary Seaman; Unit: Royal Navy; Date of action: 6 September 1864; Conflict: Bombardment of Shimonoseki; Gazette: London Gazetted on 21st April 1865; Born: Born on 1st May 1840 at Topsham, Maine, USA.; Died: Died on 1st October 1914 at Dedham Massachusetts, USA.; Memorial: Buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Stoughton, Mass., USA; Medal held by: VC Medal's Custodian not known; Askin register no.: 1123
Citation digest (Askin): On 6 September 1864 at Shimonoseki, Japan, during the capture of the enemy's stockade, Ordinary Seaman Seeley of HMS Euryalus distinguished himself by carrying out a daring reconnaissance to ascertain the enemy's position, and then, although wounded continuing to take part in the final assault on the battery

### George Sellar VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/george-sellar/
Rank: Lance-Corporal; Unit: Seaforth Highlanders; Date of action: 14 December 1879; Conflict: Second Afghan War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 18th October 1881.; Born: Born in December 1850 at Keith, Banffshire, Scotland.; Died: Died on 1st November 1889 at Laing, Sutherland, Scotland.; Memorial: at Laing Cemetery, Sutherland, Scotland; Askin register no.: 1124
Citation digest (Askin): At the Asmai Heights near Kabul, Afghanistan, on the 14th December, 1879, Lance-Corporal Sellar led an attack under extremely heavy fire. Rushing on in front of the attacking party, and on up a slope, he became engaged in a fierce conflict with one of the enemy who had leapt out to meet his attack. During this encounter, Lance-Corporal Sellar was severely wounded

### Alfred Edward Sephton VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/alfred-edward-sephton/
Rank: Petty Officer; Unit: Royal Navy; Date of action: 18 May 1941; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 2nd December 1941.; Born: Born on 19th April 1911 at Warrington, Lancashire.; Memorial: Buried at sea, 20th May 1941. Commemorated on Portsmouth Naval Memorial; Medal held by: VC Medal's Custodian was Coventry Cathedral, until it was stolen; Askin register no.: 1125
Citation digest (Askin): Petty Officer Sephton was a director layer on HMS Coventry, when she was attacked by two German Stuka aircraft, as she was going to the assistance of a hospital ship, on 18th May 1941. He was mortally wounded when the ship was raked by fire and although faint from loss of blood, he continued bravely to do his duty until the enemy aircraft were driven off. Until his death, from the wounds, he continued with a valiant and cheerful spirit to give encouragement to the wounded. He had insisted that Able Seaman Fisher, his fellow crewman, who had been wounded by the same bullet that had passed clean through Petty Officer Sephton, be attended to first

### Cecil Harold Sewell VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/cecil-harold-sewell/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: The Royal West Kent Regiment attached to the 3rd Battalion (Light) Tank Corps; Date of action: 29 August 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 30th October 1918.; Born: Born on 27th January 1895 at Greenwich, London.; Died: Died on 29th August 1918 at Fremicourt, France.; Memorial: at Vaulx Hill Cemetery, France and a dedicated Toc H lamp at Bovington Garrison Church, Dorset; Askin register no.: 1126
Citation digest (Askin): On 29 August 1918 at Fremicourt, France, Lieutenant Sewell, who was in command of a section of whippet light tanks, got out of his own tank and crossed open ground under heavy machine-gun fire to rescue the crew of another whippet of his section which had side slipped into a shell-hole, overturned and caught fire. The door of the tank had become jammed against the side of the shell-hole, but Lieutenant Sewell, unaided, dug away the entrance to the door and released the crew. Further Research required

### Shahamad Khan VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/shahamad-khan/
Rank: Naik; Unit: 89th Punjab Regiment. Indian Army; Date of action: 12–13 April 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th September 1916.; Born: Born on the 1st July 1879, at Takhti , near Rawalpindi, India.; Died: Died on 20th July 1947 at Takhti, India. Now Pakistan (created; Memorial: at Takhti Cemetery, Pakistan; Medal held by: VC Medal's Custodian not known; Askin register no.: 1127
Citation digest (Askin): Shamahad Khan was in charge of a machine-gun section 150 yards from the enemy's position, covering a gap in the New Line at Beit Ayeesa, Mesopotamia on 12th/13th April, 1916. After all his men, apart from two belt-fillers, had become casualties, Shamahad Khan, working the gun single-handed, repelled three counter-attacks. Under extremely heavy fire, he continued to hold the gap, whilst it was being made secure, for three hours. When his gun was disabled by enemy fire, he and the two belt-fillers continued to hold the ground with their rifles until they were ordered to retire. Along with the three men who were sent to his assistance, he brought back to his own lines, his gun, ammunition and a severely wounded man. Eventually he returned to remove all remaining arms and equipment, except for two shovels. But for his action, the line would undoubtedly have been penetrated by the enemy

### Robert Shankland VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/robert-shankland/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 43rd Battalion. Manitoba Regiment. Canadian Expeditionary Force; Date of action: 26 October 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 18th December 1917.; Born: Born on 10th October 1887 at St Quivox, Ayr, Scotland.; Died: Died on 20th January 1968, at Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.; Memorial: Mountain View Crematorium (Garden of Remembrance), Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; also on the lamp-post in Valour Road, Winnipeg. (Commemorating three VCs awarded in the same street); Medal held by: unknown; Askin register no.: 1129
Citation digest (Askin): Having gained a position at Passchendaele on 26th October 1917, Lieutenant Shankland organised the remnants of his own platoon and other men from various companies to command the foreground where they inflicted heavy casualties on the retreating Germans. He later dissipated a counter-attack, allowing for the arrival of support troops. He then communicated to his HQ a detailed evaluation of the brigade frontage. On its completion he rejoined his command, carrying on until relieved. His courage and his example undoubtedly saved a critical situation. Further Research required

### Charles Richard Sharpe VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/charles-richard-sharpe/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 2nd Battalion. Lincolnshire Regiment; Date of action: 9 May 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 29th June 1915.; Born: Born on 2nd April 1889 at Pickworth, near Sleaford, Lincolnshire.; Died: Died on 18th February 1963 at Workington, Cumberland. (Cumbria).; Memorial: at Newport Cemetery, Sleaford, Lincolnshire; Medal held by: the Museum of Lincolnshire Life, Lincoln; Askin register no.: 1130
Citation digest (Askin): On 9th May 1915, whilst in charge of a Blocking party at Rouge Bancs, France, that had been ordered forward to take a section of a German trench, Corporal Sharpe was the first to reach the enemy's position. Using bombs to great effect, he personally cleared the enemy out of a trench at least 50 yards long. By this time all of his party had become casualties but then he got the support of another four men, along with whom he attacked the Germans with more bombs, capturing a further 250 yards of enemy trench

### John Davis Francis Shaul VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-davis-francis-shaul/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 1st Battalion. Highland Light Infantry. The; Date of action: 11 December 1899; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 28th September, 1900.; Born: Born on 11th September 1873 at King's Lynn, Norfolk.; Died: Died on the 14th September, 1953 at Boksburg, South Africa.; Memorial: in Old Cemetery, Boksburg, Transvaal. Also commemorated on a plaque, Windsor Terrace, King's Lynn, Norfolk; Medal held by: unknown; Askin register no.: 1131
Citation digest (Askin): During the Battle of Magersfontein, South Africa on 11th December 1899, Corporal Shaul was seen to perform several acts of bravery which were witnessed not only by officers of his own Battalion, but officers of other Regiments. He was in charge of stretcher bearers. At one time he was seen encouraging his men to advance across open ground. During the day he was prominent dressing the wounds of men, and in one case, under extremely heavy fire, he went to a man who was lying with a severe back wound. With outstanding coolness and deliberation, he sat and dressed the man's wound. On its completion, he went quietly to another part of the battlefields, all the time under continuous and heavy fire, acting as calmly and unperturbed, as if no enemy existed

### Hugh Shaw VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/hugh-shaw/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 18th Regiment; Date of action: 24 January 1865; Conflict: New Zealand Wars; Gazette: London Gazetted on 28th November 1865.; Born: Born on the 4th February, 1839 at Madras, India.; Died: Died on 25th August 1904 at Southsea, Hampshire.; Memorial: at Highland Road Cemetery, Southsea, Hampshire; Medal held by: National Army Museum, Chelsea, London; Askin register no.: 1132
Citation digest (Askin): During a skirmish at Nukumam, New Zealand on 24th January 1865, Captain Shaw, went under extremely heavy fire accompanied by four Privates of his regiment, all volunteers, to within at least 30 yards of the rebel occupied bush in order to bring back a badly wounded comrade. In the afternoon Captain Shaw had been ordered to take a position situated half a mile away. When about 30 yards from the bush, as two of his party had been injured, he wisely took refuge at a palisade approximately 60 yards away. Calling for volunteers to carry the man out, resulted in the four Privates, referred to, accompanying him, under heavy fire, to where the wounded man lay and brought him back to the rear

### Same Shaw VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/same-shaw/
Rank: Private; Unit: 3rd Battalion. Rifle Brigade; Date of action: 13 June 1858; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th October 1858.; Born: Born at Prestonpans, East Lothian, Scotland (date unknown).; Died: Died at sea on 27th December 1859.; Medal held by: VC Medal's Custodian this Royal Green jJackets Museum, Winchester,; Askin register no.: 1133
Citation digest (Askin): An armed Ghazi was seen entering a grove. A body of men, including officers, ran in search of him. Private Shaw, came across the rebel, and drew his short sword and rushed, single-handed, to attack the man. Private Shaw received a severe tulwar wound, during the struggle, but eventually overcame and killed the Ghazi

### Robert Haydon Shebbeare VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/robert-haydon-shebbeare/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 60th Bengal Native Infantry; Date of action: 14 September 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 21st October 1859.; Born: Born on 13th January 1827 at Clapham, London.; Died: Died on 16th September 1860 on board SS Emau, in the East China; Memorial: Buried at sea. (see above); Medal held by: unknown; Askin register no.: 1134
Citation digest (Askin): Lieutenant Shebbeare led the 4th Column Guides on 14th September 1857, during the assault on Delhi, India, when having charged twice beneath the walls of the loopholed Serai, found it impossible to attain the breach owing to the devastating fire. One-third of the European troops having been killed or wounded, Lieutenant Shebbeare, endeavoured to get reorganised, but was unable to do so. He successfully supervised the rearguard of the retreat across the canal. He was miraculously saved in spite of having received a bullet through his cheek, and another wound on his scalp along the back of his head

### Edward (Teddy) Sheean VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/edward-teddy-sheean/
Rank: Ordinary Seaman, Royal Australian Naval Reserve; Unit: HMAS Armidale (Bathurst-class corvette); Date of action: 1 December 1942; Place of action: Timor Sea, off Betano Bay, Timor; Conflict: Second World War (Pacific); Gazette: Gazetted 12 August 2020; Born: Born 28 December 1923 at Lower Barrington, Tasmania, Australia; Died: Died 1 December 1942 at Timor Sea (lost with HMAS Armidale, aged 18); Memorial: No known grave; commemorated on the Plymouth Naval Memorial (UK) and at the Teddy Sheean Memorial and Sheean Walk, Latrobe, Tasmania. Submarine HMAS Sheean named for him.; Medal held by: Family / Australian War Memorial - not confirmed
Summary: On 1 December 1942 the corvette HMAS Armidale was bombed and torpedoed by Japanese aircraft in the Timor Sea and the order was given to abandon ship. Sheean, already wounded, helped free a life raft and then, instead of leaving, strapped himself into the aft Oerlikon gun and fired at the aircraft that were strafing men in the water. He shot down one bomber and damaged others, and was still firing as the ship sank beneath him. Survivors credited him with saving many lives. Originally mentioned in despatches, his award was upgraded to the VC for Australia in 2020 after a long campaign.

### John Shepheard VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-shepheard/
Unit: also [SHEPPARD or SHEPHERD Boatswain. Royal Navy; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February 1857.; Born: Born on 22nd September 1817 at Hull, Yorkshire.; Died: Died on 17th December 1884 at Padstow, Cornwall.; Memorial: at Padstow churchyard, Cornwall; Medal held by: the Royal Maritime Museum, Greenwich; Askin register no.: 1136
Citation digest (Askin): In a small vessel, of his own making, complete with an exploding mechanism, Boatswain's Mate Shepheard of the St Jean D'Acre, made his way into the harbour at Sebastopol on 15th July 1855 with the intention of blowing up a Russian Flagship. He made two attempts, the first being prevented by a line of boats carrying troops, heading north. However, he managed to bring back valuable information concerning the enemy. The second attempt on 16th August 1855, was made from Careening Bay, that was in French possession. This attempt also failed, but there was no doubt that both attempts were well envisaged and performed under extremely dangerous conditions

### Albert Edward Shepherd VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/albert-edward-shepherd/
Rank: Private; Unit: 12th Service Battalion. King's Royal Rifle Corps; Date of action: 20 November 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 13th February 1918.; Born: Born on 11th January 1897 at Royston, Barnsley, Yorkshire.; Died: Died on the 24th October 1966 at Royston, Barnsley, Yorkshire.; Memorial: at Royston Cemetery, Yorkshire; Medal held by: the Royal Green Jackets Museum, Winchester,; Askin register no.: 1135
Citation digest (Askin): When held up by a machine-gun at point-blank range on the 20th November 1917 at Villers Plouich, France, Private Shepherd rushed forward, after his offer to volunteer had been refused, and threw a Mills bomb, capturing the gun and killing two of the crew. When the advance was continued, the company came under heavy enfilade machine-gun fire. Private Shepherd took command when all the officers and NCOs had become casualties. After ordering the men to take cover, by lying down, he ran back a distance of some 70 yards to get some assistance from a tank. Returning to the company, he then led them on to their final objective

### John Sheppard VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-sheppard/
Rank: Boatswain's Mate; Unit: Naval Brigade; Date of action: 15 July 1855; Conflict: Crimean War

### Sher Bahadur Thapa VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/sher-bahadur-thapa/
Rank: Riflemen; Unit: 1st Battalion. 9th Gurkha Rifles. Indian Army; Date of action: 18–19 September 1944; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 28th December 1944.; Born: Born on the 20th November, 1921 and Ghalechap village in the Tannu; Died: Killed in action on the 19th September, 1944 at San Marino, Italy.; Memorial: at English Cemetery, Alassio, Italy; Medal held by: the 9th Gurkha Rifles Headquarters, Varansi,; Askin register no.: 1137
Citation digest (Askin): On the 18th/19th September 1944, a company of the 9th Gurkha Rifles met fierce opposition from a well situated German position. The section commander and Rifleman Sher Bahadur Thapa made a charge and succeeded in silencing the machine-gun. After his section commander was wounded, the Rifleman, now alone, made his way to the exposed part of a ridge, from here, ignoring the hails of bullets, he managed to silence more machine guns as well as covering a withdrawal and rescuing two wounded men before he was finally killed

### Robert St Vincent Sherbrooke VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/robert-st-vincent-sherbrooke/
Rank: Captain; Unit: Royal Navy; Date of action: 31 December 1942; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 12th January 1943.; Born: Born on 8th January 1901 at Oxton, Newark, Nottinghamshire.; Died: Died on 13th June 1972 at Oxton, Newark, Nottinghamshire.; Memorial: at St Peter and St Paul's churchyard, Oxton, Nottinghamshire; Medal held by: unknown; Askin register no.: 1138
Citation digest (Askin): On the morning of 31st December, 1942, Captain Sherbrooke, of HMS Onslow, was the senior officer commanding the escorting destroyers on an important convoy to North Russia, when contact was made with a far superior force, including the heavy German Cruiser Hipper, that was attempting to sink the convoy. Captain Sherbrooke led the attack and closed with the enemy. The enemy force made four attacks on the convoy, each time being forced to withdraw, hiding behind a smokescreen to avoid being torpedoed. He forced them out of range, towards our covering forces. HMS Onslow was hit and Captain Sherbrooke, although wounded in the face and eye, continued to instruct his ships until the Onslow, severely damaged, forced him to disengage. Placing the command to another senior officer, he took time to have his wounds dressed, but insisted on being kept in touch with the action

### Sher Shah VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/sher-shah/
Rank: Lance-Naik; Unit: 16th Punjab Regiment. Indian Army; Date of action: 19–20 January 1945; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 8th May 1945.; Born: Born on 14th February 1917 at Gkikerarala,(village), Mianwali; Died: Killed in action on 20th January 1945 at Kyeyebyin, Kaladan, Burma.; Medal held by: unknown; Askin register no.: 1139
Citation digest (Askin): Lance-Naik Sher Shah was commanding the left forward section of his platoon on 19th/20th January 1945, at Kyeyebyin, Kaladan, Burma, when a superior force of Japanese attacked them. By crawling into the midst of the enemy, and firing at point-blank range, he managed to break up two attacks. It was during the second attack that his leg was shattered. Maintaining that it was only a minor injury, on the third attack, he once more crawled forward, keeping the enemy engaged until he was finally shot in the head and killed

### John Sherwood-Kelly VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-sherwood-kelly/
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel; Unit: Norfolk Regiment; Date of action: 20 November 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 11th January 1918.; Born: Born on 13th January 1880 at Queenstown, Cape Province, South; Died: Died on 18th August 1931 at Kensington, London.; Memorial: at Brookwood Cemetery, Woking, Surrey; Medal held by: The National Museum of Military History,; Askin register no.: 673
Citation digest (Askin): Major Sherwood-Kelly was leading a party of men, of another unit, on 20th November 1917, at Marcoing, France, to cover the passage of his battalion. When they were held up by heavy rifle fire directed at the bridge over the canal. He, at once, ordered covering fire and led the foremost company, of his battalion, across the canal. On reaching there, he proceeded to reconnoitre, all the time under heavy rifle and machine-gun fire. His battalion's left flank was held up by a strongly barbed-wired entanglement. Crossing over to them, and with a Lewis gun, he managed to force his way through the obstacles, getting the gun into position on the opposite side, thus enabling his company to pass through the barbed wire and capture the position. On a later occasion, he led charges against gun pits that were aiming rifle and machine-gun fire at his men. He captured the pits, five machine guns and took 46 prisoners, apart from killing a large number of the enemy

### Robert Shields VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/robert-shields/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 23rd Regiment (later the Royal Welch Fusiliers); Date of action: 8 September 1855; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February 1857; Born: Born on in 1827 at Cardiff, Wales.; Died: Died on 23rd of December 1864.; Memorial: No known memorials; Askin register no.: 1140
Citation digest (Askin): At Sebastopol, in the Crimea, near the Redan, on 8th September 1855, Corporal Shields volunteered to go out with Assistant Surgeon Sylvester (reg.No 1199) to a most dangerous and exposed part of the front, to attend to and bring in a wounded officer, who later died

### William Henry Short VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-henry-short/
Rank: Private; Unit: 8th Battalion. Yorkshire Regiment; Date of action: 6 August 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 9th September 1916.; Born: Born on 4th February 1884 at Eston, near Middlesbrough, Yorkshire.; Died: Killed in action on 6th August 1916 at Munster Alley, France.; Memorial: at Contalmaison Chateau Cemetery, France and commemorated in Eston Cemetery, Yorkshire; Medal held by: The Green Howards Museum, Richmond, Yorkshire; Askin register no.: 1141
Citation digest (Askin): Amongst the foremost during a bombing attack on the enemy on 6th August 1916, at Munster Alley, France, Private Short was severely wounded in the foot. Although urged to, he refused to go back for dressings and continued throwing bombs. Unable to stand, after his leg had been shattered by a shell, he sat, helping his comrades, by adjusting detonators and straightening pins for the bombs. For almost a year previously, he had always volunteered for dangerous assignments. He had always set a magnificent example of bravery and devotion to duty

### Alfred John Shout VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/alfred-john-shout/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 1st Battalion (N S W) Australian Imperial Force; Date of action: 9 August 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 15th October 1915.; Born: Born on 8th August 1882 in New Zealand you like; Memorial: Lone Pine Memorial and on the Australian War Memorial, Canberra; Askin register no.: 1142
Citation digest (Askin): On 9th August 1915, at Lone Pine, Gallipoli, Captain Shout, with a very small party, charged along trenches that were strongly occupied by the enemy, and personally threw four bombs at them, killing eight and putting the remainder to flight. The same afternoond, from the position they had gained that morning, he captured a further length of trench under similar conditions, continuously to bombing the enemy at close range, all the time under very heavy fire, until he was severely wounded. He died on of his wounds shortly afterwards

### William Philip Sidney VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-philip-sidney/
Rank: Major; Unit: 5th Battalion. Grenadier Guards; Date of action: 8–9 February 1944; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 30th March 1944.; Born: Born on 23rd May 1909 at Chelsea, London.; Died: Died on 5th April 1991 at Penshurst, Tonbridge, Kent.; Memorial: on family tomb at St John the Baptist Church, Penhurst, Kent; Medal held by: unknown; Askin register no.: 1143
Citation digest (Askin): Major Sidney led an attack that was successful in driving out the enemy from a gully, during the period 7th/8th February 1944, after they'd penetrated into the Wadi, south-west of Carroceto Ridge. Along with a crew of a three inch mortar, he personally led an attack, using a Tommy gun and hand-grenades, driving them out of the gully. With the mortar attack continually firing, he and a 'handful' of men positioned themselves on the gully's edge in order to stave off the enemy, who were now attacking in some strength. The majority of Germans were kept at bay, but a number of them managed to get into a ditch 20 yards from Major Sidney's position. He attacked, with his Tommy gun, in full view of the enemy, engaging them at point-blank range and forcing them to withdraw,leaving behind several dead. On returning to the gully's edge, he ordered all back, apart from two Grenadier Guards, to collect ammunition and grenades. In their absence they were attacked again and Major Sidney was struck in the face by a grenade, which bounced off and exploded. One of the guardsmen was killed, whilst he and the other guardsman were both wounded. Single-handed, and with a thigh wound, Major Sidney held back the enemy for five minutes until their ammunition arrived, when they again forced back the enemy. The major, weak from loss of blood, was not able to be removed until darkness fell, owing to the closeness of the enemy

### Ellis Welwood Sifton VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/ellis-welwood-sifton/
Rank: Lance-Sergeant; Unit: 18th Battalion. Western Ontario Regiment. Canadian Expeditionary Force; Date of action: 9 April 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 18th June 1917.; Born: Born on 12th October 1891 at Wallacetown, Ontario, Canada.; Died: Killed in action on 9th April 1917 at Neuville-St-Vaast, France.; Memorial: at Lichfield Crater Cemetery, Thelus, France; Medal held by: the Elgin County Pioneer Museum, St Thomas,; Askin register no.: 1144
Citation digest (Askin): During an attack on enemy trenches at Neuville-St-Vaast, France, on 9th April 1917, Lance Sergeant Sifton's company received many casualties when they were held up by machine gun fire. There sergeant, having located the gun, single-handedly charged at it and killed all the crew. A small party of Germans moved down the trench towards him, these he held off using his bayonet and his rifle, as a club, until his comrades arrived. He was killed by a dying German, who rolled over, picked up and aimed a rifle at Lance Sergeant Sefton, during this action. His conspicuous Valour contributed greatly to the success of the operation and undoubtedly saved many lives

### John Simpson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-simpson/
Rank: Quartermaster-Sergeant; Unit: 42nd Regiment; Date of action: 15 April 1858; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 27th May, 1859.; Born: Born on 29th January 1826 at Edinburgh.; Died: Died on 27th October, 1883 at St Martin's, Perth, Scotland.; Memorial: at Balbeggie Churchyard, St Martin's, Perth, Scotland; Medal held by: the County Museum of Natural History,; Askin register no.: 1145
Citation digest (Askin): On 15th April 1858, during the attack on the Fort at Ruyha, Quartermaster-Sergeant Simpson volunteered to go to exposed point within 40 yards of the fort's Parapet, all the time under heavy fire, to rescue two severely wounded soldiers. The first one, Lieutenant Douglas was brought in and then Sergeant Simpson returned to bring in another, a private soldier

### Ray Simpson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/ray-simpson/
Rank: Warrant Officer Class II; Unit: Australian Army Training Team Vietnam; Date of action: 6–11 May 1969; Conflict: Vietnam War

### Rayene Stewart Simpson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/rayene-stewart-simpson/
Rank: Warrant Officer Second; Unit: Class. Australian Army Training Team; Gazette: London Gazetted on 29th August 1969.; Born: Born on 16th February 1926 at Redfern, New South Wales, Australia.; Died: Died on 17th October 1978 at Tokyo, Japan.; Memorial: at Yokohama War Cemetery, Japan and on the Australian War Memorial, Canberra; Medal held by: Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia; Askin register no.: 1146
Citation digest (Askin): Warrant Officer Simpson was in command of a mobile strike force of the 5th Special Forces Group serving in Vietnam. A platoon came under an extremely heavy engagement with the Vietcong and the Warrant Officer led his company to their assistance. With complete disregard for his own safety, he led the men in an assault on the enemy's left flank. During the assault, another Warrant Officer was seriously wounded and the assault began to waver. Under extremely heavy fire, and at the risk of his own life, Warrant Officer Simpson made his way across ground exposed, all the time, by fire and carried the wounded WO to safety. Returning to his company, he displayed a further disregard for himself when, crawling up to within 10 metres of the enemy position, he threw grenades into their midst. Unable to penetrate the enemy position, he ordered his men to retire. Throwing smoke grenades, he covered the withdrawal of the men as he carried a wounded comrade, along with five native soldiers. On 11th May 1969, Warrant Officer Simpson, alone, and under enemy fire, placed himself between the enemy and the wounded, covered their withdrawal and their successful evacuation to the helicopter pad

### John Joseph Sims VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-joseph-sims/
Rank: Private; Unit: 34th Regiment; Date of action: 18 June 1855; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February 1857.; Born: Born in February 1836 at Bloomsbury, London.; Died: Died on 14th September 1881 and Birmingham.; Memorial: on plaque at exact place of his common grave in City of London Cemetery, Manor Park. London .(Ceremony on 11th April 2003); Medal held by: unknown; Askin register no.: 1147
Citation digest (Askin): The Regiment had returned to the trenches after the assault on the Redan on 18th June 1855, Private SIMS went out, in broad daylight and under extremely heavy fire, into the open ground to bring back soldiers, who had been wounded, from outside the trenches

### John Sinnott VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-sinnott/
Rank: Lance-Corporal; Unit: 84th Regiment; Date of action: 6 October 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th December 1858.; Born: Born in 1829 at Wexford, Ireland.; Died: Died on 20th July 1896 at Clapham, London.; Memorial: Buried in an unmarked grave at Battersea New Cemetery, Morden; Medal held by: The York And Lancaster Regimental. Museum; Askin register no.: 1148
Citation digest (Askin): For conspicuous gallantry shown at Lucknow, India on 6th October 1857. Lieutenant Ghibaut who had been carrying water out to extinguish a fire in the breast work, had been mortally wounded and was lying outside. Lance-Corporal Sinnott went to his rescue along with Sergeant Glynn and Sergeant Mullins and Private Mullins. They managed to recover his body under extremely heavy fire. Lance-Corporal Sinnott received two wounds during the rescue

### John Alexander Sinton VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-alexander-sinton/
Rank: Captain; Unit: Indian Medical Service; Date of action: 21 January 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted 21st June 1916.; Born: Born on the 2nd December 1884 at British Columbia, Canada.; Died: Died on 25th March 1956 at Cookstown, County Tyrone, Ireland.; Memorial: at Cregan Churchyard, County Tyrone, Ireland; Medal held by: the Army Medical Services Museum, Aldershot,; Askin register no.: 1149
Citation digest (Askin): On 21 January 1916 at the Orah Ruins, Mesopotamia (Iraq),although Captain Alexander had been shot through both arms and had also been wounded in the side, he refused to be taken to hospital and continued to attend to the wounded,under extremely heavy fire, as long as the daylight lasted. He also displayed extreme gallantry on three previous occasions

### John Skinner VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-skinner/
Rank: Company Sergeant-Major; Unit: 1st Battalion. King's Own Scottish Borderers; Date of action: 18 August 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 14th September 1917.; Born: Born on 26th October 1881 at Pollockshields, Glasgow.; Died: Died on 17th March 1918 at Vlamertinghe, Belgium.; Memorial: at Vlamertinghe British Cemetery, Belgium; Medal held by: the King's Own Scottish Borderers Museum,; Askin register no.: 1150
Citation digest (Askin): Machine-gun fire opened up on the left flank whilst Company Sergeant-Major Skinner's company was attacking at Orah Ruins, Mesopotamia (Iraq),on the 18th August 1917, causing the advance to be delayed. Although he was wounded, in the head, he and six men worked their way around the left flank of the three block houses from where the fire was emanating. He succeeded in taking the first Blockhouse single handed, then he led his six men towards the other two. They skilfully cleared the block houses capturing two trench mortars, three machine guns and taking 60 prisoners

### Michael Sleavon VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/michael-sleavon/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: Corps of Royal Engineers; Date of action: 3 April 1858; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 12th May 1885; Born: Born in 1827 at Magheraculmoney, County Fermanagh, Ireland.; Died: Died on the 14th August 1902 at Ederney, County Fermanagh, Ireland.; Memorial: at Bannagh Roman Catholic Churchyard, Tubrid, County Fermanagh, Ireland. Memorial on grave at Wych Hill Cemetery, Plumstead, Kent.(Headstone donated 1986); Medal held by: unknown; Askin register no.: 1151
Citation digest (Askin): On 3rd April 1858 during the attack on the fort at Jhansi, India, Corporal Sleavon maintained his position at the head of the Sap and calm determination. On 17 January 1885 at Abu Klea, Sudan, Gunner Smith saved a lieutenant who was being attacked by a native. The officer was superintending his gun at time and had no weapon in his hand, but Gunner Smith warded off the thrust of the spear, giving the lieutenant time to draw his sword and bring the assailant to his knees. The latter, however, made a wild thrust at the officer with a long knife, which Gunner Smith again warded off, but not before the lieutenant was wounded. The gunner then managed to kill the native before he could attack again

### Alfred Smith VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/alfred-smith/
Rank: Second Lieutenant; Unit: East Lancashire Regiment; Date of action: 23 December 1915; Conflict: First World War

### Alfred Victor Smith VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/alfred-victor-smith/
Rank: Second Lieutenant; Unit: 1st/5th Battalion. East Lancashire Regiment; Date of action: 17 January 1885; Conflict: Sudan Campaign; Gazette: London Gazetted on 3rd March 1916.; Born: Born on 22nd July 1891 at Guildford, Surrey.; Died: Killed in an heroic act on 23rd December, 1915, at Helles, Gallipoli.; Memorial: at Twelve Trees Copse Cemetery, Gallipoli; also in St Catherine's Church, Burnley and St John's Church, Blackpool, Lancashire; Medal held by: Towneley Hall Museum, Burnley, Lancs; Askin register no.: 1153
Citation digest (Askin): On the 23rd December, 1915, Second Lieutenant Smith, whilst in the act of throwing a grenade, it slipped from his grasp, the grenade falling into the bottom of the trench. The trench containing many officers and men. He shouted a warning to them and made for a place of safety. The officers and men were unable to get to cover, and the grenade was about to explode. Without hesitation, Second Lieutenant Smith, came from cover and threw himself upon the grenade, covering it. The explosion killed him instantly. His act of self-sacrifice are undoubtedly saved many lives

### Archibald Bissett Smith VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/archibald-bissett-smith/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Royal Naval Reserve; Date of action: 10 March 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th May, 1919.; Born: Born on 19th December 1878 at Cults, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.; Memorial: on Tower Hill Memorial, London; the Otaki Shield and Travel Scholarship, and at Robert Gordon's College, Aberdeen; Medal held by: the P and O Steam Navigation Company,; Askin register no.: 1154
Citation digest (Askin): Lieutenant Smith was commanding SS Otaki, when around 2:30pm on 10th March 1917 she was sighted by the German raider, Moewe, in disguise. She was armed with four 5.9 in., one 4.1 in., and 22 pounder guns, and two torpedo tubes. The Otaki had only one 4.7 in., gun for defence purposes. The German ship kept the Otaki under observation for some time before calling upon her to stop. Lieutenant Smith refused and a short engagement of 20 minutes ensued at around 2000 yards. The Otaki hit the Moewe several times causing severe damage, including a fire which burned for three days. The Otaki, herself, received several casualties and was also burning fiercely. Lieutenant Smith gave the order to abandon ship, but he remained on board and went down with her. The British Colours were still flying. The Germans later described the engagement as, "a duel as gallant as naval history can relate."

### Clement Leslie Smith VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/clement-leslie-smith/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 2nd Battalion. Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry; Date of action: 10 January 1904; Conflict: Fourth Somaliland Expedition; Gazette: London Gazetted on 7th June 1904.; Born: Born on 17th January 1878 at Whippingham, Isle of Wight.; Died: Died on 14th December 1927 at Alassio, Italy.; Memorial: in English Cemetery, Alassio, Italy; Medal held by: the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry; Askin register no.: 1155
Citation digest (Askin): On 10th January 1904, at the commencement of the fighting at Jidballi, in Somaliland, the enemy made a sudden attack on the 5th Somali Mounted Infantry, under the cover of bushes close by. Supported by rifle fire they rapidly got right amongst our men. Lieutenant Smith, Somali Mounted Infantry and Lieutenant Welland M D of the RAMC., went out to help and rescue Hospital Assistant Rahamat-Ali, who lay wounded. The speed of the enemy advance made it impossible for them to bring him out of the action on a horse and Rahamat-Ali was killed. Lieutenant Smith then did his utmost to bring out Lieutenant Welland by mounting him on a horse, when that was shot he placed him on a mule. This was also shot and Lieutenant Welland was speared. Lieutenant Smith stayed with the doctor to the end, and when he was killed, he was only a few paces away, using his revolver to keep the Dervishes away. He was lucky to escape with his life as the Dervishes were all about him

### Edward Smith VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/edward-smith/
Rank: Lance-Sergeant; Unit: 1st/5th Battalion. Lancashire Fusiliers; Date of action: 21–23 August 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 22nd October 1918.; Born: Born on 10th November 1898 at Maryport, Cumberland.; Died: Killed in action on 12th January 1940, in France.; Memorial: at the Beuvry Communal Cemetery, Pas-de-Calais, France and on the Maryport War Memorial, Cumberland; Medal held by: unknown; Askin register no.: 1156
Citation digest (Askin): In the period 21st/23rd August, 1918, at Serre, France, whilst in command of a platoon, Sergeant Smith personally took a machine-gun post by rushing it with a rifle and bayonet. The Germans, on seeing him charging forward, scattered and threw grenades at him. Oblivious of any danger, and without stopping his rush on the enemy, Sergeant Smith shot and killed at least six Germans. Later on, another platoon required assistance, on seeing this he led his men to join them, taking command of the situation, and capturing the objective. The following day, during the enemy counter-attack, he led his section forward and was able to restore a portion of the line

### Ernest Alvia Smith VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/ernest-alvia-smith/
Rank: Private; Unit: Seaforth Highlanders of Canada; Date of action: 21–22 October 1944; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 20th December 1944.; Born: Born on 3rd May 1914 at New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada.; Medal held by: unknown; Askin register no.: 1157
Citation digest (Askin): Private Smith of the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada, was in the spearhead of the attack to establish a bridgehead over the River Savio, in Northern Italy on the night of the 21st and 22nd October 1944, which they did, inspite of strong enemy opposition At a range of 30 feet, and in full view of the enemy, Private Smith put a German tank out of action with a Projector, Infantry Anti-Tank gun. (PIAT). Again, he destroyed a second tank as well as two self-propelled guns, whilst protecting a wounded soldier. He also routed a body of enemy infantry with a Thomson machine-gun at point-blank range. He kept more enemy infantry engaged, using some abandoned Tommy gun magazines from a ditch, until they withdrew in disarray

### Frederick Augustus Smith VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/frederick-augustus-smith/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 43rd Regiment; Date of action: 21 January 1864; Conflict: New Zealand Wars; Gazette: London Gazetted on 4th November 1864.; Born: Born on 18th November 1826 at Dublin, Ireland.; Died: Died on the 22nd July 1887 at Duleek, County Meath, Ireland.; Memorial: Buried in an unmarked grave in Duleek, County Meath, Ireland; Medal held by: unknown; Askin register no.: 1158
Citation digest (Askin): During an engagement at Tauanga, New Zealand, Captain Smith led his company, in a most gallant manner, in an attack on the Maori position. Although wounded before reaching the rifle pits, he jumped in and began a hand to hand fight with the occupants, giving his own men great encouragement as well as setting a fine example

### Henry Smith VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/henry-smith/
Rank: Lance-Corporal; Unit: 52nd Regiment; Date of action: 14 September 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th April 1858.; Born: Born in 1825 at Thames Ditton, Surrey.; Died: Died on 18th August 1862 at Gwalior, India.; Memorial: Buried in a mass grave in the cemetery at Gwalior, India; Medal held by: the Royal Green Jackets Museum, Winchester; Askin register no.: 1159
Citation digest (Askin): Under extremely heavy fire of grape-shot and musket on the Chandee Chouch, * In the City of Delhi, India on the 14th September 1857, during the assault, Lance-Corporal Smith most gallantly carried a wounded comrade to safety

### Issy Smith VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/issy-smith/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 1st Battalion. Manchester Regiment; Date of action: 26 April 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 23rd August, 1915.; Born: Born on the 16th September, 1886 at London.; Died: Died on 11th September 1940 at Melbourne, Australia.; Memorial: at Fawkner Cemetery, Melbourne, Australia; Medal held by: unknown; Askin register no.: 1160
Citation digest (Askin): On 26th April 1915, East and South of the city of Ypres, Belgium, Corporal Smith went, on his own initiative, a considerable way forward towards the enemy positions, to the assistance of a severely wounded man. He then carried the man to safety, a distance of 250 yards, all of the time under extremely heavy machine gun and rifle fire. He further displayed great gallantry, in assisting, voluntarily, in bringing in many more wounded men throughout the day, during a time when casualties were heavy. He attended to them with the greatest devotion to duty and without regard for his personal safety

### James Smith VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-smith/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: East Kent Regiment; Date of action: 16 September 1897; Conflict: Mohmand Campaign; Gazette: London Gazetted on 21st April, 1899.; Born: Born in 1871 at Maidstone, Kent.; Died: Died on 18th March 1946 at Dartford, Kent.; Memorial: at Watling Street Burial Ground, Dartford, Kent; Medal held by: the National Army Museum; Askin register no.: 1162
Citation digest (Askin): On the night of 16th/17th September, 1897, in the Mamund Valley, North-West India, Corporal Smith, with other men, responded to a call for volunteers and followed two officers of the Royal Engineers, Lieutenant J.M.C. Colvin (reg No. 238)and Lieutenant T.C .Watson (reg No. 1282), into the burning village of Bilot, in an attempt to dislodge the enemy. Afterwards, although wounded, Corporal Smith continued fighting steadily and coolly, and also helped to carry the wounded to the place prepared for them. When one of the officers left in order to get help, the corporal held the position until his return, exposing himself to great danger and directing the fire of his men

### James Smith VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-smith-1163/
Rank: Private; Unit: (his real name was James Alexander GLENN); Date of action: 21 December 1914; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 18th February, 1915.; Born: Born on 5th January, 1881 at Workington, Cumberland.; Died: Died on 21st May 1968 at Bramble Farm, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire.; Memorial: not known; Medal held by: the Kings Own Royal Borderes and Borderers; Askin register no.: 1163
Citation digest (Askin): On 21st December 1914 at Rouges Bancs, France, Private Smith along with Private Acton (Reg No.5) voluntarily went out from their trench and rescued a wounded man who had been lying exposed against the enemy's trenches for 15 hours. On the same day they again left their trench under heavy fire to bring in another wounded man. They were under fire for 60 minutes while conveying the wounded men to safety

### John Smith VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-smith/
Rank: Private; Unit: 1st Madras Fusiliers; Date of action: 14 September 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th December, 1858.; Born: Born on in July 1822 in the parish of St Luke, London.; Died: Died on 6th May 1866 at Taujore,Trichinopoly, India.; Memorial: Buried in unmarked grave in Taujore Cemetery, Trichinopoly, India; Medal held by: unknown; Askin register no.: 1161
Citation digest (Askin): On 16th November, 1857 at Lucknow, India, Private Smith was one of the first to enter Secundra Bagh when the gateway on the north side had been burst open. He was immediately surrounded by the enemy but not withstanding the fact that he received a sword cut on their head, a bayonet wound on the left side and bruising from the butt-end of a musket, he fought his way out and continued to perform his duties for the rest of the day

### John Smith VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-smith-1164/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: Bengal Sappers and Miners; Date of action: 16 November 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 27th April 1858.; Born: Born in February 1814 at Ticknal, Derbyshire.; Memorial: long grave at the Artillery Cemetery,Jullundur, India; Medal held by: unknown; Askin register no.: 1164
Citation digest (Askin): On 14th September 1857, at the Kashmir Gate, Delhi, India, Sergeant John Smith showed conspicuous gallantry, along with Lieutenant Salkeld and a Lieutenant Home, 8 Sappers and Bugler Hawthorne, in the performance of their duty blowing in the Kashmir Gate, of the fortress, in daylight. All the time the action took place under heavy, destructive musket-fire from the fort. (This is all that is virtually stated in the citation.) His name appears on the Kashmir Gate but reports him as killed. More to be added

### John Manners Smith VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-manners-smith/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Indian Staff Corps; Date of action: 20 December 1891; Conflict: Hunza-Naga Campaign; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 12th July, 1892.; Born: Born on 30th August 1864 at Lahore, India.; Died: Died on 6th January 1920 at London.; Memorial: at Kensal Green Cemetery and on a plaque in the Sanctum Crypt, St Luke's, Chelsea, London; Medal held by: the Gurkha Museum, Winchester; Askin register no.: 1165
Citation digest (Askin): For conspicuous bravery, during the Hunza campaign, whilst leading a storming party at the attack on a strong enemy position near Nilt, India, on 20th December 1891. The position, owing to the terrain, was an extremely strong one and had prevented the force's advance for 17 days. It was eventually breached by two small parties of 50 Riflemen, the first of which, was under the command of Lieutenant Smith. It was, owing to his splendid leadership and dash, he displayed so well, that the attack was a success and the post captured. For almost four hours, on the face of an almost precipitous cliff, he carefully moved the handful of men from place to place. The difficulties of the terrain, which included showers of stones from above, made it that he was unable, in this position, to defend himself from any attack the enemy may choose to make. He was the first to reach the summit, at a place within a few yards of the enemy's stone breastwork around the post. They immediately rushed the enemy, Lieutenant Smith pistolling the first man

### Philip Smith VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/philip-smith/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 17th Regiment; Date of action: 18 June 1855; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February 1857.; Born: Born in 1825 at Lurgan, County Armagh, Ireland.; Died: Died on 16th January 1906 at Harold's Cross, Dublin.; Memorial: * at Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin, Ireland; Medal held by: the Royal Leicestershire Regiment Museum,; Askin register no.: 1166
Citation digest (Askin): On 18th June, 1855, in the Crimea, Corporal Smith repeatedly went out, after the column had retired from the assault, in front of the advanced trenches against the Great Redan, to bring in wounded comrades,all of the time under an extremely heavy fire from the enemy

### John George Smyth VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-george-smyth/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 15th Ludhiana Sikhs. Indian Army; Date of action: 18 May 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 29th June 1915.; Born: Born on 24th October 1893 at Teignmouth, Devon.; Died: Died on 26th April 1983 in London.; Medal held by: Imperial War Museum, Kennington; Askin register no.: 1167
Citation digest (Askin): On 18th May 1915, Lieutenant Smyth, with a party of 10 men, all volunteers, carried two boxes, containing a total of 96 bombs, across exceptionally exposed and dangerous ground, to within 20 yards of the German positions. Two previous attempts to do so, having failed. With the aid of two men, the remainder of the small party having been killed or wounded, Lieutenant Smyth, succeeded in his task of taking the bombs after having had to swim a stream all the time exposed to heavy howitzer, machine gun and rifle fire and shrapnel

### Nevill Maskelyne Smyth VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/nevill-maskelyne-smyth/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 2nd Dragoon Guards; Date of action: 2 September 1898; Conflict: Sudan Campaign; Gazette: London Gazetted on 15th November 1898.; Born: Born on 14th August 1868 at Westminster, London.; Died: Died on 21st July 1941 at Balmoral, Victoria, Australia.; Memorial: at Balmoral Cemetery, Victoria, Australia; Medal held by: unknown; Askin register no.: 1168
Citation digest (Askin): During the Battle of Khartoum on the 2nd September, 1898, Captain Smyth rode his horse at a gallop and attacked an Arab who had been running amok amongst some camps followers. Captain Smyth was wounded by a spear in doing so, but he killed the Arab. By doing this, he saved the life of at least one camp follower

### Quentin George Murray Smythe VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/quentin-george-murray-smythe/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: Royal Natal Carabiniers. South African Forces; Date of action: 5 June 1942; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 11th September 1942.; Born: Born on 6th August 1916 at Nottingham Road, Natal, South Africa.; Medal held by: unknown; Askin register no.: 1169
Citation digest (Askin): During an attack on an enemy strong point in the Alam Hamza area of the Western Desert on 5th June 1942, Sergeant Smythe took command of the platoon, even though he himself had been wounded in the head, after his officer had been severely wounded causing him to be incapacitated. The troops came under enfilade fire from an enemy machine gun nest. Sergeant Smythe, using hand-grenades, attacked it and captured the crew. He continued to lead, even though he was weak from loss of blood. They stalked and anti-tank position, where he again attacked, single-handed, and, after killing several of the enemy, captured it

### James Somers VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-somers/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 1st Battalion. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers; Date of action: 1–2 July 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 1st September 1915.; Born: Born on 12th June 1884 at Belterbet, County Cavan, Ireland.; Died: Died on 7th May 1918 at Cloughgordon, Tipperary, Ireland.; Memorial: at St Kiernan's Churchyard, Cloughgordon, Tipperary, Ireland; Medal held by: unknown; Askin register no.: 1170
Citation digest (Askin): On the 1st-2nd July 1915 in the southern zone of the Gallipoli Peninsular, when, because of hostile Turkish bombing, some of our troops and retired from a sap *. Sergeant Somers, alone, remained on the spot until bombs were brought in by a supply party. Freshly armed with these bombs, he then climbed over into the Turkish Trench and attacked the Turks with great effect. Later, under extremely heavy fire, advancing into the open, he held back the enemy until a barricade had been established by attacking the enemy flank with bombs. He continually returned to the trenches, during this time, to replenish his supplies of bombs. Thanks to his gallantry and coolness under fire, Sergeant Somers was largely instrumental in the recapture of our trench, which had been lost to the Turks

### Charles Edward Spackman VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/charles-edward-spackman/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 1st Battalion. Border Regiment; Date of action: 20 November 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 11th January 1918.; Born: Born on 11th January, 1891 at Fulham, London.; Died: Died on 7th May 1969 at Southampton, Hampshire.; Medal held by: unknown; Askin register no.: 1171
Citation digest (Askin): When the leading company was held up by extremely heavy machine gun fire which had been mounted to cover the approaches. The ground was devoid of any kind of cover. Realising this situation and observing that it was impossible for the troops to advance, Sergeant Speckman made his way through the fire to attack the machine gun. Gradually making his way forward, he managed to kill all but one of the gun crew. Then, rushing forward at the gun, he managed to capture it single-handed and enable the advance to continue. He set a fine example of courage to his men

### Robert Spall VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/robert-spall/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry. * Canadian Expeditionary Force; Date of action: 13 August 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th October 1918.; Born: Born on 5th March 1890 at Brentford, Middlesex.; Died: Killed in action on 13th August 1918 near Parvillers, France.; Memorial: on the Vimy Memorial, France. Sergeant Spall has no known grave; Medal held by: Princess Patricia's Light Infantry Museum,; Askin register no.: 1172
Citation digest (Askin): Sergeant Spall's Platoon became isolated during an enemy counter attack on the 12th 13th August 1918 near Parvillers, France. Taking a Lewis gun, he stood on a Parapet and fired upon the advancing enemy causing them to suffer many casualties. He came down from the trench, directing his men into a Sap, 75 yards from the enemy. Taking up another Lewis gun, he again mounted the Parapet and held up the enemy with his fire. During this action he was killed but thanks to his courage and the giving of his life, the platoon was saved

### William Speakman VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-speakman/
Rank: Private; Unit: Black Watch attached to the King's Own Scottish Borderers (1st Battalion); Date of action: 4 November 1951; Conflict: Korean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 28th December 1951.; Born: Born on 21st September 1927 at Altrincham, Cheshire.; Askin register no.: 1173
Citation digest (Askin): Private Speakman's section was holding the left shoulder of his company's position when its casualties caused it to be seriously depleted. At that time they were being over-run by thousands of Chinese. On his own initiative, Private Speakman, collected a pile of grenades, and he led six others as they carried out a series of charges. These charges had the effect of breaking up several of the enemy attacks, causing them heavy casualties. Even after he was wounded, by shrapnel, he continued to lead charge after charge. The battle went on for six hours and when they ran out of ammunition they threw rocks and stones, in fact, anything they could lay their hands on. In all, he led 15 counter-charges, delaying the enemy long enough to allow for his company's safe withdrawal

### David Spence VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/david-spence/
Rank: Troop Sergeant-Major; Unit: 9th Lancers; Date of action: 17 January 1858; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th December 1858.; Born: Born in 1818 at Inverkeithing, Fife, Scotland.; Died: Died on 17th April 1877 at Lambeth, London.; Medal held by: VC Medal's Custodian 9th/12th Royal Lancers Museum, The Strand,; Askin register no.: 1174
Citation digest (Askin): Troop Sergeant-Major Spence went to the assistance of Private Kidd, on 17th January 1858 at Shunsabad, India, during the Indian Mutiny. Private Kidd had been wounded and his horse had been disabled, Troop Sergeant-Major Spence succeeded in rescuing the wounded man from a large party of rebels

### Edward Spence VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/edward-spence/
Rank: Private; Unit: 42nd Regiment; Date of action: 15 April 1858; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: Gazetted on 27th May 1859. On 15th January 1907 it appeared again; Born: Born on 28th December, 1837 at Dumfries, Scotland.; Memorial: Buried in unmarked grave at Ruhya, Oude, India; Medal held by: the Black Watch Museum, Balhousie Castle,; Askin register no.: 1175
Citation digest (Askin): During the attack at Ford Ruhya on 15th April 1858, during the Indian Mutiny, Privates Spence volunteered along with Lance-Corporal Thompson and others, to assist Captain Cafe, Commanding the 4th Punjab Rifles, in bringing in the body of Lieutenant Willoughby from the top of a glacis *. Privates Spence fearlessly, by placing himself in an exposed position, covered the party of men as they carried the Lieutenant's body away. are fully exposed to the fire of the defenders

### Dudley Stagpoole VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/dudley-stagpoole/
Rank: Drummer; Unit: 57th Regiment; Date of action: 2 October 1863; Conflict: New Zealand Wars; Gazette: London Gazetted on 22nd September 1864.; Born: Born in 1838 at Killunan, County Galway, Ireland.; Died: Died on 1st August 1911 at Ware, Hertfordshire.; Memorial: at Hendon Park Cemetery, London; Medal held by: Princess of Wales' Royal Regiment and; Askin register no.: 1176
Citation digest (Askin): At Pontoko, New Zealand, on 2nd October 1863, Drummer Stagpoole and Ensign Down, of the 57th Regiment, succeeded in bringing in a wounded man lying about 50 yards from the bush, all the time under a very heavy fire from the bush and some logs at very close range. The man had been wounded whilst engaged with rebel natives. Ensign Down and Drummer Stagpoole immediately responded to the call for volunteers

### William Stanlack VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-stanlack/
Rank: Private; Unit: Coldstream Guards; Date of action: 26 October 1854; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February 1857.; Born: Born on 31st October 1830 at Halwill, Okehampton, Devon.; Died: Died on 24th April 1904 at Camberwell, London.; Memorial: *^ at Camberwell Old Cemetery, London; Medal held by: Coldstream Guards Regimental Headquarters,; Askin register no.: 1177
Citation digest (Askin): Whilst employed as a sharpshooter, Private Stanlock volunteered to reconnoitre at a place near Inkerman, Crimea on 26th October 1854. Although warned of the dangers he would encounter he managed to crawl within six yards of an enemy sentry and gain information which he brought back and gave to the officer in charge of the party, Captain Goodlake, enabling him to launch a surprise attack. HQ, as Stanlack

### Richard Been Stannard VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/richard-been-stannard/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Royal Naval Reserve; Date of action: 28 April 1940 to 2 May 1940; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 16th August 1940.; Born: Born on 21st August 1902, at Blyth, Northumberland.; Died: Died on 22nd July 1977 at Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.; Memorial: at Rookwood Cemetery, Sydney, Australia; Medal held by: unknown; Askin register no.: 1178
Citation digest (Askin): HMS Arab survived 31 bombing attacks in the five days from 28th April to 2nd May 1940. Lieutenant Stannard held the Arab's bows against the Wharf at Namsos, Norway, whilst he fought a fire,after enemy bombs had set fire to tons of hand-grenades stored there,. After two hours he had to give up as the situation was hopeless. Placing the Arab under a sheltering cliff he landed his crew and the crews of two other trawlers ashore, setting up a camp. Off-duty crew rested whilst the rest, under Lieutenant Stannard attacked enemy aircraft. During the night he kept up an anti-submarine watch. Whilst leaving the Fjiord he was attacked by a German bomber who ordered him to sail east into captivity, or be sunk. Lieutenant Stannard maintained his course until the enemy bomber came within 800 yards when the Arab opened fire, bringing the bomber down. His continuous gallantry, throughout the action, and his resourcefulness and enterprise, brought heavy losses to the Germans. By his actions he also saved many lives and his ship

### Leslie Thomas Starcevich VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/leslie-thomas-starcevich/
Rank: Private; Unit: 2nd/43rd Battalion. * Australian Military Forces; Date of action: 28 June 1945; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 8th November 1945.; Born: Born on 5th September 1918 at Subiaco, Western Australia.; Died: Died on 17th November 1989 at Grass Patch, Kalgoorlie, Western; Memorial: on a tablet at Beaufort, North Borneo.* and on the Australian War Memorial at Canberra; Medal held by: the Army Museum of Western Australia,; Askin register no.: 1179
Citation digest (Askin): In the action at Beaufort, North Borneo, on 25th May 1945, the leading section suffered many casualties from the heavy fire of two Japanese machine gun posts. Private Starcevich, a Bren gunner, went forward and attacked each of these posts, in turn, killing five Japanese and causing the rest to flee. When the section was again held up later, using similar tactics, he captured two more posts single-handed, killing seven more of the enemy

### Percy Clyde Statton VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/percy-clyde-statton/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 40th Battalion. * Australian Imperial Force; Date of action: 10–12 August 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 27th September 1918.; Born: Born on 21st October 1890 at Beaconsfield, Tasmania.; Died: Died on the 5th December, 1959 at Hobart, Tasmania.; Memorial: Cornelian Bay Crematorium, Hobart, Tasmania and on the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia; Medal held by: the Australian War Memorial, Canberra,; Askin register no.: 1180
Citation digest (Askin): On the 12th August 1918, whilst in command of a platoon that had reached its objective near Proyet, France, the remainder of the Battalion having been held up by heavy enemy machine-gun fire, Sergeant Statton expertly engaged the two machine-gun posts with a Lewis gun. His skilled firing of the gun enabled the remainder of the Battalion to advance. His battalion's advance on the left had been halted by more heavy machine-gun fire. The first detachments in the assault being put out of action taking the first of the guns. Sergeant Statton, in broad daylight and armed only with a revolver rushed for enemy machine-gun posts in succession. Two of these he disposed of, killing five of the enemy. The two remaining posts were wiped out with Lewis gun fire after retiring. That same evening, under extremely heavy machine-gun fire, he ventured out and brought back two severely wounded men. It was due mainly to Sergeant Statton's determined gallantry, and the setting of his fine example of quick-thinking ,that the attack was a success

### Gordon Charles Steele VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/gordon-charles-steele/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Royal Navy; Date of action: 18 August 1919; Conflict: North Russia Relief Force; Gazette: London Gazetted on 11th November 1919.; Born: Born on the 1st November 1892 at Exeter, Devon.; Died: Died on 4th January 1981, at Winkleigh, Okehampton, Devon.; Memorial: at All Saints Cemetery, Winkleigh, Okehampton, Devon; Medal held by: Trinity House, Tower Hill, London. EC3N; Askin register no.: 1181
Citation digest (Askin): At Kronstadt, Russia, whilst second in command of Coastal Motor Boat 88, on 18th August 1919, his commanding officer having been killed and the boat thrown off course, Lieutenant Steele took the wheel and after steadying the boat, lifted the dead commanding officer away from the steering position. He then torpedoed the Russian Battleship Andrei Pervozanni from a range of 100 yards. After manoeuvring CMB 88 in a very confined space to take a clear shot at another Battleship, the Petropavlosk, prior to taking the CMB to the safety of the bay

### Thomas Steele VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/thomas-steele/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 1st. Battalion. Seaforth Highlanders; Date of action: 22 February 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 8th June 1917.; Born: Born on 6th February, 1891 at Oldham, Lancashire.; Died: Died on 11th July 1978 at Springhead, Oldham, Lancashire.; Memorial: not known; Askin register no.: 1182
Citation digest (Askin): On 22nd February 1917, a strong counter attack, by the enemy, had regained some of the captured trenches, near Sanna-y-Yat, Mesopotamia, temporarily, . At a critical moment in the attack, Sergeant Steele, with the aid of a comrade, carried a machine gun into position. He continued to keep this gun firing. in the action, until he was relieved, thus being predominantly instrumental in keeping the line intact. During another counter-attack. some time later, which allowed the enemy to reoccupy a portion of the captured trenches. Sergeant Steele, rallying the men and encouraging them to remain in their trenches, and further leading a number of them forward, helping to re-establish the line. During this latter action he was severely wounded

### William George Drummond Stewart VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-george-drummond-stewart/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 93rd Regiment; Date of action: 16 November 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th December 1858.; Born: Born in February 1831 at Grandtully, Perth, Scotland.; Died: Died on 19th October 1868 at Hythe, Kent.; Memorial: on vault at St Mary's Church, Grandtully, Perth, Scotland; Medal held by: unknown; Askin register no.: 1183
Citation digest (Askin): On 16th November 1857 he led an attack at Lucknow, India, with a small force of Highlanders and some of the 53rd Foot Regiment, upon two guns, which had maintained a heavy fire on the approach to the barracks. The guns were captured and the position of the Mess House was made secure

### James Stokes VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-stokes/
Rank: Private; Unit: King's Shropshire Light Infantry; Date of action: 1 March 1945; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 17th April 1945.; Born: Born on 6th February 1915 at Hutchesontown, Lanark, Scotland.; Died: Killed in action on 1st March 1945 at Kervenheim, Rhineland.; Memorial: at Reichwald Forest War Cemetery, Cleves; Medal held by: unknown; Askin register no.: 1184
Citation digest (Askin): During the attack on, Kervenheim, Rhineland, on the 1st March 1945, the advance platoon came under intense rifle and machine-gun fire, from a farm building, pinning them down. Privates Stokes, on his own initiative, dashed forwards through the German fire, firing his gun from the hip and entered the building. Privates Stokes appeared with 12 prisoners. He had received a neck wound. The platoon, now able to advance, set-off for the new objective. Privates Stokes refused to go back for treatment to his wound. They again came under heavy fire from a building on the left. Once more Private Stokes rushed forward towards the house and was seen to fall wounded. Getting to his feet, under intense fire, he entered the house and brought out of five more prisoners. The company were about to attack the next objective, an enemy strong point in a huddle of buildings. Privates Stokes, now severely wounded, rushed forward the remaining distance to the objective, again firing from the hip, through extremely heavy enemy fire. He eventually fell wounded 20 yards from the enemy, still firing his rifle

### Charles Edwin Stone VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/charles-edwin-stone/
Rank: Gunner; Unit: 83rd Brigade. * Royal Field Artillery; Date of action: 21 March 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 22nd May 1918.; Born: Born on the 4th February 1889 at Denby, near Belper, Derbyshire.; Died: Died on 29th August 1952 at Derby, Derbyshire.; Memorial: in Belper Cemetery, Derbyshire; Medal held by: the Royal Artillery Museum, Woolwich; Askin register no.: 1185
Citation digest (Askin): After being subjected to heavy gas and shellfire for more than six hours, as he continuously worked hard at his gun, Gunner Stone was sent to the rear with an order. After delivering the order, voluntarily, he returned, with his rifle, to help delay the enemy on a sunken road. He lay in the open, only 100 yards from the enemy , all the time under extremely heavy machine-gun fire, as he continuously and accurately shot the enemy until he was ordered to retire. He then took up a position on the right of the two rear guns, holding the enemy at bay as they continuously attempted to outflank the guns. During this time an enemy soldier managed to break through. Regardless of his own safety and the machine-gun fire raging all around him, Gunner Stone chased him and killed him, thus saving the flank of the Guns. Later, during dusk, four of the enemy with a machine-gun had managed to get round to the rear. Gunner Stone was a member of the party who captured these men and the gun. Their act undoubtedly saved the detachment who were firing their guns. Gunner Stone's actions during the day, was beyond praise. His actions undoubtedly allowed the guns to be kept in action, holding the enemy at a most crucial moment

### Walter Napleton Stone VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/walter-napleton-stone/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 3rd Battalion. * Royal Fusiliers; Date of action: 30 November 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 13th February, 1918.; Born: Born on 7th December 1891 at Blackheath, London.; Died: Killed in action on 30th November 1917 at Moeuvres, near Cambrai,; Memorial: on Cambrai Memorial, France. (Actual burial place unknown); Medal held by: unknown; Askin register no.: 1186
Citation digest (Askin): On 30th November, 1917 , whilst in command of a company in an isolated position, 1000 yards to the front of the main line and overlooking the enemy in a position in the Canbrai sector, in France, he observed the enemy preparing for an attack and sent back information to headquarters to this effect. He was ordered to withdraw his company leaving a rearguard as cover. As the enemy attack gathered unexpected momentum, Captain Stone sent back three platoons, staying with the rearguard himself. Standing on the parapet with a telephone, all the time under heavy bombardment, he observed the enemy, sending back valuable information on the situation until the wire was cut on his orders. The reargard was surrounded by the enemy and cut to pieces. Captain Stone was shot through the head as he fought to the last. The accuracy of the information he supplied was invaluable, causing the line to be saved, thus averting a disaster

### Percy Valentine Storkey VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/percy-valentine-storkey/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 19th Battalion. * Australian Imperial Force; Date of action: 7 April 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 7th June 1918.; Born: Born 7th December 1891 at Blackheath, London.; Died: Died on 3rd October 1969 at Teddington, Middlesex.; Memorial: Cremated at South West Middlesex Crematorium, Hanworth, Middlesex and remembered on the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia; Medal held by: the Army Museum, Waiouru, New Zealand; Askin register no.: 1187
Citation digest (Askin): Lieutenant Storkey showed conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty whilst leaving Hangard Wood leading his platoon, in an attack. As they emerged from the wood they encountered an enemy trench. Lieutenant Storkey was left with only six men. As they continued to move forward they noticed that a large enemy party, of approximately 100 men equipped with several machine-guns, were holding up the advance on the right. Immediately, Lieutenant Storkey decided to attack the enemy from the flank and the rear. Whilst they were moving forward in the attack, he was joined by Lieutenant Lipscomb and another four men. Undertaking the leadership, Lieutenant Storkey, the other officer and the 10 men, fixed bayonets and charged the enemy position, driving them out, capturing three officers and 50 men, killing and wounding 30 others. They also captured one machine-gun. This skilful action, against a greater enemy force, removed a great handicap to the advance of the troops on the right. Lieutenant Storkey's leadership inspired the small party, giving them confidence to advance to the objective line

### Harcus Strachan VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/harcus-strachan/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Fort Garry Horse. Canadian Expeditionary Force; Date of action: 20 November 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 18th December 1917.; Born: Born on 7th November 1884 at Borrowtounness, West Lothian, Scotland.; Died: Died on 1st May 1982, at Vancouver, Canada.; Memorial: Cremated at Vancouver Crematorium. Canada; Medal held by: unknown; Askin register no.: 1188
Citation digest (Askin): Lieutenant Strachan took command of his squadron, on 20th November 1917 at Masnieres, France, when its leader was killed galloping at the enemy line. He led the squadron through a line of enemy machine-gun posts and then, with the remains of his squadron, led a charge on the enemy battery. Using his sword, he killed seven gunners. Having killed all the Gunners and silenced the battery, once more the men rallied and at night-time they fought their way back through the enemy lines, bringing back all the unwounded to safety; along with 15 enemy prisoners. This outstanding and fearless officer had, with his squadron, silenced the battery; killed all battery personnel; killed many Infantry and had also cut telephone communications two miles to the rear of the enemy lines

### George Stringer VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/george-stringer/
Rank: Private; Unit: 1st Battalion. Manchester Regiment; Date of action: 8 March 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 5th August 1916.; Born: Born on 24th July, 1889 at Manchester, Lancashire.; Died: Died on 22nd November, 1957 at Manchester, Lancashire.; Memorial: at Philips Park Cemetery, Manchester, Lancashire; Medal held by: the Manchester Regimental Museum, Ashton; Askin register no.: 1189
Citation digest (Askin): Private Stringer, on 8th March 1916 at Es Sinn, Mesopotamia, after an enemy position had been captured, was posted on the extreme right of the Battalion in order to guard against any surprise enemy attack. However, his battalion was forced to retire by an enemy counter attack. Private Stringer held his position, and single-handedly, using hand-grenades until they were all expended, he kept the enemy back. His action allowed the Battalion to make a steady and controlled withdrawal

### George Strong VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/george-strong/
Rank: Private; Unit: Coldstream Guards; Date of action: September 1855; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February 1857.; Born: Born on 30th November 1835 at Odcombe, Yeovil, Somerset.; Died: Died on 25th August 1888 at Sherston Magna, Wiltshire.; Memorial: at Church of the Holy Cross churchyard, Sherston Magna, Wiltshire.*; Medal held by: the Coldstream Guards Regimental HQ.,; Askin register no.: 1190
Citation digest (Askin): Whilst serving in the Crimea during September 1855, Private Strong was on duty in the trenches when a live shell landed nearby. Private Strong removed the shell and threw it over the parapet

### Ronald Neil Stuart VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/ronald-neil-stuart/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Royal Naval Reserve; Date of action: 7 June 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 20th July 1917.; Born: Born on 26th August 1886 at Liverpool, Lancashire.; Died: Died on 8th February 1954 at Charing, Kent.; Memorial: at Charing cemetery, Kent; Medal held by: the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich; Askin register no.: 1191
Citation digest (Askin): Whilst serving in the Atlantic on 7th June 1917, aboard the 'Q', or Mystery ship, HMS Pargust* they were attacked by a U-boat at about 8 am. Firing a torpedo at close range, the U-boat damaged Pargust 's engine room. The 'Panic Party ' pulled away from the ship and the U-boat thinking that the ship was sinking, surfaced. The captain of the U-boat assumed that the ship was a merchantman, and closed. When the submarine was only 50 yards away the Pargust opened fire. Whilst trying to escape, by diving, the U-boat received a great many direct hits causing her to blow up and sink. unarmed merchantman or similar. On attracting the attack by a U-boat, a Panic Party would leave the ship in a lifeboat. The U-boat would usually surface and close on the distressed ship. At a certain range the 'Q' ship would open fire, often successfully sinking the submarine. The citations for 'Q' ship Victoria Cross winners would never reveal, during the war, the reason for the award for fear of giving the enemy vital information

### Frank Edward Stubbs VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/frank-edward-stubbs/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 1st Battalion. Lancashire Fusiliers; Date of action: 25 April 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 15th March 1917.; Born: Born on the 12th March 1888 at Walworth, London.; Memorial: on the Helles Memorial, Gallipoli. Sergeant Stubbs' actual grave unknown; Medal held by: Lancashire Fusiliers Museum, Bury, Lancashire; Askin register no.: 1192
Citation digest (Askin): Whilst effecting a landing on 'W' Beach, to the west of Cape Helles, Gallipoli, three companies of the 1st Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers came under deadly fire from hidden machine gun posts. These machine guns caused several severe casualties. Not withstanding the terrifying fire, the survivors rushed forward to the barbed-wire entanglements and cut them. After extreme difficulties they gained the cliffs and the position was maintained

### Sefania Sukanaivalu VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/sefania-sukanaivalu/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 3rd Battalion. Fijian Infantry Regiment; Date of action: 23 June 1944; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 2nd November 1944.; Died: Killed in action on 23rd June 1944 at Bougainville in the Solomon; Memorial: at Rabual War Cemetery, New Britain, Papua, New Guinea. Also on a Memorial in the Civic Buildings at Suva; Medal held by: unknown; Askin register no.: 1193
Citation digest (Askin): Corporal Sukanaivalu crawled forward in order to rescue some wounded men on 23rd June 1944 at Bougainville, Solomon Islands. After successfully bringing in two men, he went to bring in a third, but on the return journey he was seriously wounded in the groin and thigh, making it impossible for him to move his lower body. Several attempts were made to rescue him, but these only resulted in further casualties. In the full knowledge that his men would never withdraw and leave him as long as he lived. Corporal Sakanaivalu raised himself as high as he could, in full view of the enemy. He met his death, riddled with bullets

### Arthur Percy Sullivan VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/arthur-percy-sullivan/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 45th Battalion. Royal Fusiliers; Date of action: 10 August 1919; Conflict: North Russia Relief Force; Gazette: London Gazetted on 29th September 1919.; Born: Born on 27th November 1896 at Crystal Brook, South Australia.; Died: Died on 9th April 1937 at Westminster, London.; Memorial: Cremated, in London, prior to his Ashes being interred at Sydney, New South Wales. Also a tribute on the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia; Medal held by: the Australian War Memorial, Canberra,; Askin register no.: 1194
Citation digest (Askin): Corporal Sullivan's Platoon, after fighting a rearguard covering action, on 10th August 1919, at Sheiks River, North Russia, had to cross the river by means of a narrow plank. Whilst crossing, four men, including an officer, fell, landing in a deep swamp. Without hesitating, and under extreme fire from the enemy, Corporal Sullivan jumped into the river, and rescuing them one by one, saved them all. Had it not been for his prompt and gallant action, all four men would have drowned, as they were all exhausted and the enemy less than 100 yards away

### John Sullivan VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-sullivan/
Rank: Boatswain's Mate; Unit: Royal Navy; Date of action: 10 April 1855; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 24th February, 1857.; Born: Born 10th April 1830 at Bantry, Cork, Ireland.; Died: Died on 28th June 1884 at Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland.; Memorial: Buried in an unmarked grave in Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin. (not confirmed); Medal held by: unknown; Askin register no.: 1195
Citation digest (Askin): Whilst captain of one of the guns on 10th April 1855 in the Crimea, Boatswain's Mate Sullivan volunteered to place a Flagstaff as a marker, or aiming point. Far from being deterred by the enemy sharpshooter's continuous firing, he carried out this dangerous task, which, on its completion, allowed the Greenhill Battery to direct its fire on the previously hidden enemy, which had been doing great damage to parts of the advanced works

### William Sutton VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-sutton/
Rank: Bugler; Unit: 1st Battalion. 60th Rifles; Date of action: 2 August 1857 to 13 September 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 20th January 1860.; Born: Born in 1830 at Ightham, Kent.; Died: Died on 16th February 1888 at Ightham, Kent .; Memorial: Buried in unmarked grave at St Peter's Churchyard, Ightham, Kent; Medal held by: the Royal Green Jackets Museum, Winchester; Askin register no.: 1196
Citation digest (Askin): On the night prior to the assault of the 13th September, 1857, at Delhi, India, Bugler Sutton volunteered to go and reconnoitre the breach. For conspicuous conduct throughout the operations at Delhi, with special attention to the operation on 2nd August 1857, during an enemy attack,, in force. On this occasion, Bugler Sutton rushed over the trenches, killing an enemy Bugler who was in the act of sounding

### Edwin Swales VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/edwin-swales/
Rank: Captain; Unit: South African Air Force Secunded to 582 Squadron, Royal Air Force; Date of action: 23 February 1945; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th April 1945.; Born: Born on 3rd July 1915 at Inanda, Natal, South Africa.; Died: Killed on 23rd February in burning Aircraft after crashing into; Memorial: 5, at Leopoldsburg War Cemetery,Plot 8, Row C, Limburg, Belgium. Edwin Swales VC Drive, Durban.---- His Natal Mounted Rifles, Sam Browne Belt (glass cased) on exhibition; Edwin Swales Scholarship and Swales House created at Durban High School.— First National Bank named after him; Askin register no.: 1197

### Ernest Sykes VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/ernest-sykes/
Rank: Private; Unit: 27th (Service) Battalion. Northumberland Fusiliers; Date of action: 19 April 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 8th June 1917.; Born: Born on 4th April 1885 at Mossley, Saddleworth, Yorkshire.; Died: Died on 3rd August 1949 at Lockwood, Yorkshire.; Memorial: at at Lockwood Cemetery, Meltham, Yorkshire and named on an LMS engine plate; Medal held by: the Northumberland Fusiliers Regimental; Askin register no.: 1198
Citation digest (Askin): The Battalion was held up, 350 yards in front of our lines, by a devastating fire from the front and flank on 19th April, near Arras, France, causing many severe casualties. Private Sykes, in spite of the intense fire made his way forward four times, each time bringing back a wounded soldier. Making a fifth excursion, under conditions which appeared to be certain death, remaining a out there whilst he bandaged and treated all the men who were too badly injured to be moved

### William Sylvester VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-sylvester/
Rank: Assistant surgeon; Unit: Royal Welch Fusiliers; Date of action: 8 September 1855; Conflict: Crimean War

### George Symons VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/george-symons/
Rank: Sergeant (later Captain); Unit: Royal Regiment of Artillery; Date of action: 6 June 1855; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted 20th November 1857, Amendment 1st December 1857.*; Born: Born on 18th March 1826 at South Hill, Cornwall.; Died: Died on 18th November 1871 at Bridlington, Yorkshire.; Memorial: Priory Church Bridlington, Yorkshire; Askin register no.: 1200
Citation digest (Askin): On 6 June 1855 at Inkerman, Crimea, Sergeant Symons volunteered to unmask the embrasures of a five- gun battery in the advanced Right Attack. He did this under terrific fire from the enemy, which commenced with the opening of the first embrasure, increasing further on the opening of additional ones until he came to the last one in having overcome the difficulty uncovering the last one, he boldly mounted the Parapet and threw down the sandbags. As he was doing this an enemy shell burst and wounded him severely

### William John Symons VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-john-symons/
Rank: Second Lieutenant; Unit: 7th Battalion * Australian Imperial Force; Date of action: 8–9 August 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 15th October 1915.; Born: Born on 10th July 1889 at Eaglehawk, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia.; Died: Died on 24th June 1948 at London.; Memorial: at Golders Green Cemetery, London, also on the Australian War Memorial, Canberra; Medal held by: the Australian War Memorial, Canberra,; Askin register no.: 1201
Citation digest (Askin): At Lone Pine, Gallipoli, over the period 8th/9th August 1915, Second Lieutenant SYMONS commanding a section of newly captured trenches, with great coolness, repelled several counter attacks by the enemy. An early morning attack on an isolated Sap resulted in six of the officers becoming casualties and a part of the Sap was lost to the enemy. It was retaken, in a charge, by Lieutenant SYMONS, during which he shot two Turks with his revolver. Again the Sap was attacked, this time from three sides, and this officer, in the face of heavy fire, withdrew 15 yards to obtain some head cover and managed to build a barricade. The Turks set fire to the head cover, but he managed to extinguish it and rebuild the barricade. It was his determination and calm that finally forced the Turks to retire

### James Tait VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-tait/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 78th Battalion, CEF; Date of action: 11 August 1918; Conflict: First World War

### Henry Tandey VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/henry-tandey/
Rank: Private; Unit: 5th Battalion. Duke of Wellington's Regiment; Date of action: 28 September 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 14th December, 1918.; Born: Born on 30th August 1891 in Livery Street, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire.; Died: Died on 20th December, 1977 at 7, Loudon Avenue, Coventry, Warwickshire; Medal held by: the Duke of Wellington's Regiment, Green; Askin register no.: 1203
Citation digest (Askin): Private Tandey's platoon was held up by machine-gun fire during the advance to capture the village and crossings at Marcoing, France, on 28th September 1918. He immediately crawled forward and located the gun. With a Lewis gun team he silenced the gun, knocking it out. On arrival at the crossings, Private Tandey, under a hail bullets, managed to restore a plank bridge which allowed the first crossing to be made at this vital spot. Later during an attack in the evening, Private Tandey and eight of his comrades were surrounded by an overwhelming force of Germans. The position, although it appeared hopeless, was changed when Private Tandey led a bayonet charge through them. They fought so fiercely that 37 Germans were driven into the hands of, and taken prisoner by, Tandey's own company. He refused to leave the scene until the fight was over, even though he was twice wounded

### John Taylor VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-taylor/
Rank: Captain of the Forecastle; Unit: Royal Navy; Date of action: 18 June 1855; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February, 1857.; Born: Born in 1822 * at Bristol (* January or February).; Died: Died on 25th February 1857 at Woolwich, London. (The day following; Memorial: Buried in Woolwich Old Cemetery, Plumstead. New headstone erected in 1996; Medal held by: the Sheesh Mahal Museum, Patalia, India; Askin register no.: 1204
Citation digest (Askin): Immediately after the assault on 18th June 1855 at Sebastopol in the Crimea, a wounded soldier was seen sitting up, approximately 70 yards away, amidst heavy gunfire, and calling for help. He had been wounded in both legs. Lieutenant RABY, Boatswain CURTIS and Captain of the Forecast Taylor, climbing over the breastwork of the advanced Sap, they left the safety of their Battery Works and ran forward towards the salient angle of the Redan, under extremely heavy fire from the enemy, and succeeded in carrying back the wounded man to safety

### Christopher Charles Teesdale VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/christopher-charles-teesdale/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Royal Regiment of Artillery; Date of action: 29 September 1855; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 25th September 1857.; Born: Born on 1st June 1833 at Grangetown, Cape of Good Hope, South; Died: Died on 1st December 1893 at Bognor, Sussex.; Memorial: at St Mary Magdalene Churchyard, Bersted, Bognor, Sussex; Medal held by: unknown; Askin register no.: 1205
Citation digest (Askin): Whilst acting as Aide-de-Camp to Major-General Sir William Fenwick Williams Bart., KCB., at Kars, in the Crimea on 29th September 1855, Lieutenant Teesdale volunteered to take command of the force that was engaged in the defence of the foremost part of works , the key point of the position, against a Russian attack. Throwing himself into the thick of the enemy, which had penetrated the Redoubt, he encouraged the garrison to make an attack that was so vigorous that the Russians were driven off. During the height of the action, Lieutenant Teesdale, by his example, encouraged the Turkish Artillerymen to return to their positions, from where they been driven by Russian fire. Having led the final charge, which was victorious, he saved a number of Russian wounded from being savagely attacked by the irate Turks, not without great risk to his own safety. This deed, which was witnessed by, and earned Lieutenant Teesdale the gratitude of, the Russian Staff

### William Temple VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-temple/
Rank: Assistant Surgeon; Unit: Royal Regiment of Artillery; Date of action: 20 November 1863; Conflict: New Zealand Wars; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 22nd September, 1864.; Born: Born on the 7th November 1833 at Monaghan, County Monoghan, Ireland; Memorial: at Highland Rd., Cemetery, Portsmouth, Hampshire; Medal held by: unknown; Askin register no.: 1206
Citation digest (Askin): During an assault on the enemy's position at Rangiriri, New Zealand, on 20th November 1863, Assistant Surgeon Temple, along with Lieutenant Pickard, showed gallant conduct in exposing their lives to imminent danger, in order to render assistance to the wounded, and especially to Captain Mercer, who later died, of the Royal Artillery. At a point in the crossing of the entrance to the Maori Keep, where the enemy were concentrating their fire. As Assistant Surgeon Temple attended to the wounded, Lieutenant Pickard, crossed and recrossed the parapet to obtain water for the wounded, when none of the other men could be prevailed upon to perform the service. The coolness displayed by these officers, exposed all the time to heavy cross-fire was exemplary

### Edward Talbot Thackeray VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/edward-talbot-thackeray/
Rank: Second Lieutenant; Unit: Bengal Engineers; Date of action: 16 September 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 29th April 1862.; Born: Born on 19th October 1836 at Broxbourne, Hertfordshire.; Died: Died on 3rd September 1927 at Garassio, Italy.; Memorial: at the English Cemetery, Bordighera, Italy; Medal held by: unknown; Askin register no.: 1207
Citation digest (Askin): For cool intrepidity and characteristic daring shown in extinguishing a fire, in the Delhi Magazine Enclosure, on 16th September 1857 at Delhi, India. He was at imminent risk of his own life from a possible explosion in the shed containing combustible stores, where the fire had originated

### Thaman Gurung VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/thaman-gurung/
Rank: Rifleman; Unit: 5th Royal Gurkha Rifles Indian Army; Date of action: 10 November 1944; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 22nd February 1945.; Born: Born on 2nd October 1924 at Singla, (village) in the No 2 Thehsil; Died: Died on 11th November 1944 at Monte San Bartolo in Italy.; Memorial: at Rimini Gurkha War Cemetery, Italy; Askin register no.: 1208
Citation digest (Askin): ; On 10th November 1944 at Monte San Bartolo, Italy, Rifleman Thaman Gurung was acting as a scout to a fighting patrol. It was undoubtedly due to his superb gallantry that his platoon was able to withdraw from an extremely difficult position without many more casualties than were in fact incurred and that some very valuable information was obtained which resulted in the capture of the feature three days later. The rifleman's bravery cost him his life

### The American Unknown Warrior VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/the-american-unknown-warrior/
Unit: United States Army (Unknown Soldier of the First World War); Askin register no.: 1351

### Jacob Thomas VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/jacob-thomas/
Rank: Bombardier; Unit: Bengal Artillery; Date of action: 27 September 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 24th December, 1858.; Born: Born in 1833 at Llanwinio, Carmarthen, Wales.; Died: Died on 3rd March 1911 at Darjeeling, India.; Memorial: Buried in an unmarked grave at Bandel Churchyard, Hooghly, Darjeeling, India; Medal held by: the Royal Artillery Museum, Woolwich; Askin register no.: 1209
Citation digest (Askin): At Lucknow, India, on the 27th September, 1857, when the party, to which Bombardier Thomas was attached, was returning to the Residency, after a sortie, the Bombardier, under extremely considerable difficulty, brought in, on his back, a wounded soldier of the Madras Fusiliers, thus saving him from falling into the hands of the rebels

### John Thomas VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-thomas/
Rank: Lance-Corporal; Unit: 2nd/5th Battalion. North Staffordshire Regiment; Date of action: 30 November 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 13th February, 1918.; Born: Born on 10th May 1886 at Openshaw, Manchester.; Died: Died on the 28th February, 1954 at Stockport, Cheshire.; Memorial: at Stockport Borough Cemetery, Cheshire and at the Garrison Church, Whittington Barracks, Lichfield, Staffordshire; Medal held by: unknown; Askin register no.: 1210
Citation digest (Askin): On seeing that the enemy were making preparations for a counter-attack on 30th November 1917 at Fontaine, France, Lance-Corporal Thomas, along with a comrade, on his own initiative, decided to reconnoitre from a closer position. The two men, in broad daylight and in full view the enemy, under extremely heavy machine-gun fire, made their way forward. His comrade became a casualty within a few yards of the trench, Lance-Corporal Thomas, undeterred, made his way alone. Whilst making his way around a small copse, in order to push on to a building used by the enemy as a night post, he encountered and shot three snipers. From this position he could see where and when the enemy troops were assembling. He stayed for one hour in this position, during which time he sniped at the enemy to great effect. He returned to his own lines, after three hours, with intelligence of great value that enables definite plans to be made and the artillery fire could be brought on to where the enemy was most concentrated, allowing it to break up the attack when it began

### Alexander Thompson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/alexander-thompson/
Rank: Lance-Corporal; Unit: 42nd Regiment; Date of action: 5 April 1858; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 27th May 1859.; Born: Born in 1824 at Edinburgh.; Died: Died on 29th March 1880 at Perth, Scotland.; Memorial: at Wellhill Cemetery, Perth, Scotland; Medal held by: the Black Watch Regimental Museum, Perth,; Askin register no.: 1211
Citation digest (Askin): During the attack on Fort Ruyha, India, on 15th April 1858, Lance-Corporal Thomson, along with four men, helped Captain Cafe to bring in the body of Lieutenant Willoughby of the 4th Punjab Rifles, from the top of the glacis, all the time being in an exposed situation and under extremely heavy fire

### George Thompson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/george-thompson/
Rank: Flight Sergeant; Unit: 9 Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve; Date of action: 1 January 1945; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 20th February 1945; Born: Born on 23rd October 1920 at Trinity Gask, Perthshire, Scotland.; Died: Died on 23rd January 1945 in Belgium. (Died on of wounds).; Memorial: at Brussels Town Cemetery, Evere-les-Bruxelles, Belgium; Medal held by: the National War Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh; Askin register no.: 1212
Citation digest (Askin): On 1 January 1945 in an attack on the Dortmund-Ems Canal, a Lancaster bomber, after releasing its bombs, was hit by two shells and raging fire broke out. Flight Sergeant Thompson, wireless operator, seeing that both turrets were ablaze, went at once to help the two gunners to a place of relative safety, extinguishing their burning clothing with his bare hands. Then, despite his shocking state of burns and charred clothing, he went through the burning fuselage to report to the pilot. The crippled aircraft finally crash-landed, one of the gunners survived, the other Died on. Flight Sergt Thompson Died on of his injuries three weeks later

### James Thompson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-thompson/
Rank: Private; Unit: 1st Battalion 60th Rifles (King's Royal Rifle Corps); Date of action: 9 July 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 20th January, 1860.; Born: Born on in 1830 (actual date not known) at Yoxall, Burton, Staffordshire.; Died: Died on 5th December, 1891 at Walsall, Staffordshire.; Memorial: grave in Old Cemetery, Walsall; Medal held by: the Royal Green Jackets' Museum, Winchester; Askin register no.: 1213
Citation digest (Askin): At Lucknow, India, on 9th July, 1857, Private Thompson saved the life of his Officer, Captain Wilton, by dashing forward to his relief when the Captain was surrounded by a party of Ghazees, who rushed at him suddenly, from a serai. The Private Thompson killed two of the enemy before further assistance arrived. He was also commended for conspicuous gallantry throughout the siege

### Hugo Vivian Hope Throssell VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/hugo-vivian-hope-throssell/
Rank: Second Lieutenant; Unit: 10th Light Horse Regiment. Australian Imperial Force; Date of action: 29–30 August 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 15th October 1915.; Born: Born 27th October 1884 at Northam , Western Australia.; Died: Died on 19th November 1933 at Perth, Australia.; Memorial: on a plaque at Greenmount, Australia and on the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia; Medal held by: the Australian War Memorial, Canberra,; Askin register no.: 1214
Citation digest (Askin): During operations on the Kaiakij Aghala, ( known as Hill 60), in the Gallipoli Peninsula on the 29th/30th August 1915, although a seriously wounded in several places during a counter-attack, Lieutenant Throssell refused to leave his post to receive medical assistance until he was satisfied that all danger was past. When he had his wounds dressed, he returned to the firing line until he was ordered out of the action by the Medical Officer. He was largely responsible, at that critical period, for saving the situation by his personal courage and fine example, by which he managed to keep up the spirits of his party

### Frederick Albert Tilston VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/frederick-albert-tilston/
Rank: Major; Unit: Essex-Scottish Regiment. Canadian Infantry Corps; Date of action: 1 March 1945; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 22nd May 1945.; Born: Born on 11th June 1906 at Toronto, Canada.; Died: Died on 23rd September 1992 at Toronto, Canada.; Memorial: at Mount Hope Cemetery, Toronto, Canada; Medal held by: The Royal Canadian Military Institute,; Askin register no.: 1215
Citation digest (Askin): At the Hochwald Forest, Germany, on the 1st March 1945, Major Tilston led his company in the attack, even though he was wounded, through a tangle of 10 ft of barbed-wire, towards the enemy trenches. He personally silenced a machine-gun and was the first to reach the enemy position. While pressing on to the second objective, he received a severe wound in the hip but carried on regardless. His unshakeable confidence and his own enthusiasm gave such inspiration, to the men of his company, that they determinedly held on against greater odds. Wounded for a third time, and hardly conscious, he refused any medical attention until he given complete instructions to his men for the holding of the position

### Arthur Walderne St. Clair Tisdall VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/arthur-walderne-st-clair-tisdall/
Rank: Sub-Lieutenant; Unit: Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve; Date of action: 25 April 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 31st March 1916.; Born: Born on 21st July 1890 at Bombay, India.; Died: Killed in action on 6th May 1915 at Achi Baba, Gallipoli.; Memorial: on Hellas Memorial, Gallipoli and at St George's Churchyard, Deal, Kent; Medal held by: the Royal Naval Museum, Portsmouth; Askin register no.: 1216
Citation digest (Askin): On 25th April 1915, during the landing on 'V' Beach, Gallipoli, from the S.S. River Clyde, Sub-Lieutenant Tisdall heard wounded men calling for assistance. He jumped into the water and, pushing the boat before him, went to their rescue. Needing assistance, he took with him, on two trips, Leading Seaman Malia, and on further trips he was assisted by Chief Petty Officer Perring and Leading Seamen, Curtis and Parkinson. Sub-lieutenant Tisdall made around five trips between ship and shore, and was responsible for the rescue of several wounded men, all the time under extremely heavy and accurate fire. (The following was attached): "Owing to the fact that Sub-Lieutenant Tisdall and the platoon under his orders were on detached service at the time, and that this officer was killed in action on 6th May 1915, it has only now been possible to obtain complete information as to the individuals who took part in this gallant act. "

### Ross Tollerton VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/ross-tollerton/
Rank: Private; Unit: 1st Battalion. Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders; Date of action: 14 September 1914; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 19th April 1915.; Born: Born on 6th May 1898 at Hurlford, Ayr, Scotland.; Died: Died on 7th May 1931 at Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland.; Memorial: at Knadgerhill Cemetery, Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland; Medal held by: the Highlanders Regimental Museum, Ardesier,; Askin register no.: 1217
Citation digest (Askin): Private Tollerton, on 14th September 1914, at the Battle of Aisne, France, carried a wounded officer, Captain Matheson, who had fallen as they came under heavy shell and machine-gun fire. Although he himself had been wounded in the head and hand, he raised the wounded officer on to his back and carried him into a small cornfield, where he left him and struggled back and rejoined the line. Private Tollerton stayed in the line until his battalion retired, at which time, he returned to the wounded officer. He lay beside Captain Matheson for three days, until they were both rescued

### Henry Tombs VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/henry-tombs/
Rank: Major; Unit: Bengal Horse Artillery; Date of action: 9 July 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th April 1858.; Born: Born on 10th November 1825 at Calcutta, India.; Died: Died on 2nd August 1874 at Newport, Isle of Wight.; Memorial: at Carisbrooke cemetery, Isle of Wight and in the Garrison Church, Woolwich, London; Medal held by: the Royal Artillery Museum, Woolwich; Askin register no.: 1218
Citation digest (Askin): At the Siege of Delhi, India, on the 9th July 1857, Major Tombs twice went to the rescue of Lieutenant J. Hills, one of his junior officers. On the first occasion, one of the enemy was about to kill Lieutenant Hills with his own sword when Major Tombs rushed in and shot the rebel. A second attack on the Lieutenant caused him to be cut down by a sword wound to his head. Major Tombs drove his sword through the subaltern's attacker, who would have undoubtedly killed the young officer

### Joseph Harcourt Tombs VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/joseph-harcourt-tombs/
Rank: Lance-Corporal; Unit: 1st Battalion. King's (Liverpool) Regiment; Date of action: 16 June 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th July 1915.; Born: Born in 1884 at Melbourne, Victoria , Australia.; Died: Died on 28th June 1966 at Toronto, Canada.; Memorial: at Pine Hill Cemetery, Toronto, Canada; Medal held by: RHQ of the King's Regiment, Bury, Lancashire; Askin register no.: 1219
Citation digest (Askin): Lance-Corporal Tombs, on his own initiative, repeatedly made his way out under extremely heavy fire, from shell and machine-gun, in order to bring in some wounded men who were lying, approximately 100 yards, in front of our trenches. He managed to rescue four men, one of whom was so badly wounded that had he not received Medical attention, he surely would have died. This man, Lance-Corporal Tombs dragged back by placing a rifle sling around the man's body and his own neck

### Frederick George Topham VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/frederick-george-topham/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion; Date of action: 24 March 1945; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 3rd August 1945.; Born: Born on 10th August 1917 at Toronto, Canada.; Died: Died on 31st May 1974 at Etobicoke, Canada.; Memorial: at Sanctuary Park Cemetery, Itobecoke, Canada; Medal held by: the Canadian Force Airborne Museum, Petawawa,; Askin register no.: 1220
Citation digest (Askin): Two medical orderlies had been killed whilst attending to a wounded man on the 24th March, 1945 at Diersfordter, North West Europe. On his own initiative, Corporal Topham went out to continue their work and was injured through the nose. Despite his wound, he attended to the casualty and then brought the man in under continuous and heavy fire, and further refusing any medical treatment himself until all the casualties were cleared. He rescued three men from a disabled carrier, later in the day, despite the fact that the ammunition on board the carrier was exploding

### James Towers VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-towers/
Rank: Private; Unit: 2nd. Battalion. Cameronians; Date of action: 6 October 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 6th January 1919.; Born: Born on 9th September 1897 at Church House Farm, Broughton, Preston,; Died: Died on 24th January 1977 at Preston, Lancashire.; Memorial: Cremated at Preston Crematorium, Lancashire; Medal held by: unknown; Askin register no.: 1221
Citation digest (Askin): After five futile, previous attempts, by runners, to deliver an important message at Méricourt, France, on 6th October 1918, Private Towers, being well aware of the fate of the previous runners, volunteered to carry out the task. As soon as he moved from his position, he was exposed to extremely heavy fire. In spite of this, he made his way stealthily from cover to cover, finally delivering the message successfully. He set an inspired example with his determination and his utter disregard for danger

### Edgar Thomas Towner VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/edgar-thomas-towner/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 2nd. Battalion. Australian Machine-Gun Corps; Date of action: 1 September 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 14th December 1918.; Born: Born on 19th April 1890 at Glencoe Station, Queensland, Australia.; Died: Died on 18th August 1972 at Kaloola Station, Longreach, Queensland,; Memorial: at a Longreach Cemetery, Queensland, Australia; Medal held by: unknown; Askin register no.: 1222
Citation digest (Askin): Lieutenant Towner, on the 1st September 1918, was in charge of four Vicker's machine guns, at Mont St Quentin, Peronne, France. With a great devotion to duty, outstanding bravery and entirely on his own initiative, during the early stages of their advance, he located and single-handedly captured a machine-gun, which had been inflicting several casualties. Turning their own machine-gun on to the Germans, he inflicted heavy losses. Subsequently, by the skilful use of the Vicker's machine guns, he managed to cut off 25 of the enemy and take them prisoner. Later, with great foresight and readiness, and by his own fearless reconnaissance, he was able to bring his guns to bear on the enemy groups, where they were situated, giving valuable support to the advancing infantry. When short of ammunition, he secured and mounted an enemy machine gun, and in full view of the them, he fired upon them forcing them to retire even further, enabling the advance to continue. Although Lieutenant Towner was wounded, he continued to fire the gun at this very critical time. The following night, he inspired his men immensely as he gave support to a small detached post, remaining cheerful and cool at this time. Throughout the night, he kept close watch on the enemy and their actions by reconnoitring personally. Thirty hours after being wounded he was finally evacuated, completely exhausted. There is no doubt that this officer's resourcefulness, courage and sheer determination had saved a very critical situation, contributing greatly to the successful attack

### Ernest Beachcroft Beckwith Towse VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/ernest-beachcroft-beckwith-towse/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 1st. Battalion. Gordon Highlanders; Date of action: 11 December 1899; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 6th July 1900.; Born: Born on 23rd April 1864 at Regent's Park, London.; Died: Died on 21st June 1948 at Goring-on-Thames, Berkshire.; Memorial: at St Thomas of Canterbury Churchyard, Goring-on-Thames, Berkshire; Medal held by: the Gordon Highlanders Museum, Aberdeen,; Askin register no.: 1223
Citation digest (Askin): During the retirement in the action at Magersfontein, South Africa, on 11th December 1899, Captain Towse showed great gallantry in assisting Colonel Downman, who had been mortally wounded. Whilst close to the front of the firing line, he attempted to get Colonel Downman on to his back, but found that it was not possible. Captain Towse supported the Colonel until Colour-Sergeant Nelson and Lance-Corporal Hodgson came to join him. On 30th April 1900, along with 12 men, Captain Towse, well away from any support, took up a opposition on Mount Thaba. Neither party having sighted the other until approximately 100 yards apart, the position was approached by some 150 Boers, who were attempting to take the same position. A party of the Boers managed to get within 40 yards of their position and called upon Captain Towse to surrender. At once, he ordered his men to fire, firing himself until both of his eyes were shattered, causing the attacking party to retire. The gallantry of Captain Towse, who not only been firing on the enemy, he actually charged at them, had saved the situation, even though they had been completely outnumbered

### Alfred Maurice Toye VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/alfred-maurice-toye/
Rank: Second Lieutenant; Unit: 2nd Battalion. Middlesex Regiment; Date of action: 25 March 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 8th May 1918.; Born: Born on 15th April 1897 at Aldershot, Hampshire.; Died: Died on 6th September 1955 at Tiverton, Devon.; Memorial: at Tiverton Cemetery, Devon; Medal held by: the National Army Museum, Chelsea, London; Askin register no.: 1224
Citation digest (Askin): At Eterpigny Ridge, France, Captain Toye, when the enemy had captured the trench, at a bridgehead, he three times re-established the post during the 25th March 1918. The position was later taken by the enemy after new attacks. When three of his posts had been captured, Captain Toye, another officer and six men fought their way through the enemy. He then collected 70 men of the Battalion, who had been retiring, and took up a position which was maintained until reinforcements arrived. Without this action, the defence of the bridge would certainly have failed. On two further occasions, when in command of a composite company, he covered his battalion's retirement with both skill and courage. Later with a battalion headquarter's party, he forged on through the enemy who were situated in the village, firing at them in the streets, helping cover the battalion's retirement on the left flank. On a later occasion still, whilst in command of a mixed force of Brigade, after some extremely hard fighting, he managed to re-establish a line that had been lost before their arrival. His valour and leadership, throughout this extended period of intense fighting, were most conspicuous, especially as he had been wounded twice in 10 days, but had continued to remain on duty

### Charles William Train VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/charles-william-train/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 2nd/14th Battalion. * London Regiment (London Scottish); Date of action: 8 December 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 27th February, 1918.; Born: Born on 21st September, 1890 at Finsbury Park, London.; Died: Died on 28th March 1965 at Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.; Memorial: at Field of Honour, Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada; Medal held by: the London Scottish Regiment (Territorial; Askin register no.: 1225
Citation digest (Askin): When his company was unexpectedly engaged and brought to a halt, at close range, by the enemy with two machine guns, at Air Karim, near Jerusalem,Palestine. Corporal Train rushed forward and engaged the enemy with grenades, succeeding in putting some of the enemy team out of action by means of a direct hit. He did this on his own initiative, during which, he shot and wounded an enemy officer, killing or wounding, with grenades and rifle , most of the remainder of the team. Following this he went to the assistance of a comrade who was also bombing the enemy from the front, Corporal Train killed one of them who happened to be carrying his machine gun out of the action. He was no doubt responsible for saving his battalion from receiving heavy casualties, enabling them to advance at a seemingly critical time

### James Travers VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-travers/
Rank: Colonel; Unit: 2nd Bengal Native Infantry; Date of action: July 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 1st March 1861.; Born: Born on 6th October 1820 at Cork, Ireland.; Died: Died on 1st April 1884 at Verbania- Pallanza, Italy.; Memorial: Buried in an unmarked grave at Municipal Ossuary, Pallanza, Italy; Medal held by: unknown; Askin register no.: 1226
Citation digest (Askin): When the Presidency at Indore, India, during the Indian mutiny in July 1857, was surprisingly attacked by the Holkar's troops, Colonel Travers with only five men in support charged the guns, driving the Gunners away, and thereby causing a timely diversion, undoubtedly saving the lives of many persons. Officers who were present at the time considered that as a result of the charge, it enabled many Europeans to escape from actual slaughter and gained valuable time allowing the Bhopal Infantry to man their guns. Colonel Travers' horse had been wounded in three places as well as his accoutrements being shot through

### Richard Charles.* Travis VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/richard-charles-travis/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 2nd Battalion Otago Infantry Regiment NZEF; Date of action: 24 July 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 27th September 1918.; Born: Born on 6th April 1884 at Otara,Opotiki, Southland, New Zealand.; Died: Died on 25th July 1918 at Rossignol Wood, France.; Memorial: Couin New British Cemetery, France and the HQ Dunedin RSA, New Zealand; Askin register no.: 1227
Citation digest (Askin): On 24 July1918 at Rossignol Wood, north of Hebuterne, France, it was necessary to destroy an impassable wire block and Sergeant Travis volunteered for this duty. In broad daylight and in close proximity to enemy posts he crawled out, successfully bombing the block and the attacking parties were able to pass through. A little later when a bombing party was held up by machine -guns Sergeant Travis rushed the position, capturing the guns and killing the crew, also an officer and three men who attacked him, thus enabling the bombing party to advance. He was killed next day while going from post to post ecouraging his men

### William Bernard Traynor VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-bernard-traynor/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 2nd Battalion. West Yorkshire Regiment; Date of action: 6 February 1901; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 17th September 1901.; Born: Born on 31st December, 1870 at 29, Moxon Street, Hull, Yorkshire.; Died: Died on 20th October 1956 at Dover, Kent.; Memorial: at Charlton Cemetery, Kent; Medal held by: unknown; Askin register no.: 1228
Citation digest (Askin): During the attack on Bothwell Camp on the night of the 6th February, 1901, Sergeant Traynor jumped from his trench, and under extremely heavy fire ran to the assistance of a wounded soldier. On his way over to the man, the sergeant was severely wounded, making it impossible for him to carry the wounded man alone: so he called for assistance. Lance-Corporal Lintott immediately responded to the call and between them they were able to get the wounded man to shelter. Although severely wounded, Sergeant Traynor continued to command his section and cheerfully encouraged his men until the attack failed

### Leonard Henry Trent VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/leonard-henry-trent/
Rank: Squadron Leader; Unit: Royal New Zealand Air Force; Date of action: 3 May 1943; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 1st March 1946.; Born: Born on 14th April 1915 at Nelson, New Zealand.; Died: Died on 18th May 1986 at Auckland, New Zealand.; Memorial: North Shore Crematorium, Auckland, New Zealand; Medal held by: the Royal Zealand Air Force Museum, based; Askin register no.: 1229
Citation digest (Askin): Whilst on a daylight raid on Amsterdam power-station on 3rd May 1943, Squadron Leader Trent's attacking force, which consisted of 11 Venturas, was met and attacked by the superior number of enemy fighters. By the time they reached the power station, only three Venturas remained and one of these was destroyed. When Squadron Leader Trent's bombs had been released, the other aircraft had also disappeared. Almost immediately his own aircraft began to break-up, going into a spin throwing the Squadron Leader and his Navigator clear as they bailed out. In the face of overwhelming odds, he had shown great courage and had remained cool. They were both taken prisoner. Air Force

### William Spottiswoode Trevor VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-spottiswoode-trevor/
Rank: Major; Unit: Bengal Engineers. Indian Army; Date of action: 30 April 1865; Conflict: Bhutan War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 31st December 1867.; Born: Born on 9th October 1831 in India.; Died: Died on 2nd November 1907 at 11, Queen's Mansions, Victoria Street,; Memorial: at Kensal Green Cemetery, London; Medal held by: the Royal Engineers Museum, Prince Arthur; Askin register no.: 1230
Citation digest (Askin): On 30th April 1865, after the retirement of the main body of the rebels, a party of them, between 180 and 200, barricaded themselves into a Blockhouse at Dewken-Giri, Bhootan, India, which they continued to defend after the position had been carried. This loop-holed Blockhouse was the critical point of the enemy's position. Following the orders of the general commanding, Major General Tombs VC., CB., seeing that no other storming officers were close by, he ordered Major Trevor and Lieutenant Dundas to find a way into the Blockhouse. They had to climb 15 ft up a ladder and enter through an opening about 2 ft wide between the top of the wall and the roof of the Blockhouse. Major Trevor told the Sikh soldiers, in Hindustani, to climb the wall. They showed no desire to respond. When Major Trevor and Lieutenant Dundas showed them the way, they responded immediately, following the officers with great alacrity. Both officers were wounded

### Joseph Trewavas VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/joseph-trewavas/
Rank: Seaman; Unit: Royal Navy; Date of action: 3 July 1855; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February 1857.; Born: Born on 14th December 1835 at Mousehole, Cornwall.; Died: Died on 20th July 1905 at Mousehole, Cornwall.; Memorial: Grave in the Old School Cemetery, Paul, near Mousehole, Cornwall; Medal held by: Penlee House Gallery and Museum, Morrab; Askin register no.: 1231

### Lloyd Allan Trigg VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/lloyd-allan-trigg/
Rank: Flying Officer; Unit: Royal New Zealand Air Force; Date of action: 11 August 1943; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 2nd November 1943.; Born: Born on 5th June 1914 at Houhora, New Zealand.; Died: Died on 11th August 1943. Flying Officer Trigg was lost at sea; Memorial: on the Malta Memorial, Malta GC., and also at the Headquarters of the Dunedin RSA, New Zealand; Medal held by: unknown; Askin register no.: 1232
Citation digest (Askin): On 11th August 1943, Flying Officer Trigg's Liberator aircraft was on patrol over the Atlantic, when they sighted a U-boat on the surface. During the Attack approach, the enemy's anti-aircraft guns scored many hits on the Liberator, causing it to burst into flames and enveloping the tail. Although he could have broken off the engagement, he continued the attack knowing full well that a crash-landing on the sea would have saved all their lives. Flying at an altitude of 50 feet, they dropped their bombs on and around the submarine, effecting a sinking that took around 10 to 20 minutes. The Liberator then crashed into the sea along with Flying Officer Trigg and his gallant crew. All were lost. deed

### Paul Triquet VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/paul-triquet/
Rank: Captain; Unit: Royal 22nd Regiment. Canadian Army; Date of action: 14 December 1943; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 6th March 1944.; Born: Born on 2nd April 1910 at Cabano, Quebec, Canada; Died: Died on 4th August 1980 at Quebec, Canada.; Medal held by: the Royal 22nd Regimental Museum, Quebec,; Askin register no.: 1233
Citation digest (Askin): On 14th December at Casa Berardi, Italy, during the attack, and supported by a Canadian Armoured Regiment, Captain Triquet and his company came under very heavy fire from machine guns and mortars. When all of his company's officers and half its men had been either killed or wounded, Captain Triquet dashed forward accompanied by the remaining men and broke through the enemy's resistance. With his small body of men, who by this time were reduced to 15 men and two senior NCOs, they forced their way forward gaining a position on the objective's outskirts. During the action, four tanks were destroyed and several machine-gun nests put out of action. This small contingent, along with the remaining tanks, held out against attacks from superior numbers of the enemy until they were relieved the following day by the remainder of the Battalion. Captain Triquet showed an utter disregard for danger throughout the whole of the action and filled his men with inspiration by his cheerful encouragement

### Frederick Harold Tubb VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/frederick-harold-tubb/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 7th Battalion * Australian Imperial Force; Date of action: 9 August 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 15th October 1915.; Born: Born on 28th November 1881 at St Helena, Longwood, Victoria, Australia.; Died: Killed in action on 20th September 1917 at Polygon Wood, Ypres,; Memorial: at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium; Medal held by: the Australian War Memorial, Canberra,; Askin register no.: 1234

### Tulbahadur Pun VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/tulbahadur-pun/
Rank: Rifleman; Unit: 3rd Battalion. 6th Gurkha Rifles. Indian Army; Date of action: 23 June 1944; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 9th November 1944.; Born: Born on 23rd March 1923 at Banduk Village in the Parbat District; Medal held by: the Gurkha Museum, Winchester; Askin register no.: 1236
Citation digest (Askin): During the attack on the railway bridge at Mogaung, Burma, on 23rd June 1944, a section of Rifleman Tulbahadur Pun's Platoon was wiped out with the exception of his section commander, another Rifleman and himself. The section leader led the three of them in a charge against the enemy position during which, both the leader and the third man fell badly wounded. Rifleman Tulbahadur Pun, armed with a Bren gun, charged on alone, in spite of a devastating fire from the enemy, and on reaching the position killed three of the occupants, forcing five more of the enemy to flee in terror. He captured two light machine guns and considerable ammunition. His accurate supporting fire then allowed the rest of his platoon to move forward and reached their objective

### James Youll Turnbull VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-youll-turnbull/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 17th Battalion. Highland Light Infantry; Date of action: 1 July 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 25th November 1916.; Born: Born on 24th December 1883 at Glasgow, Scotland.; Died: Killed in action on the 1st July 1916 at Authuille, France.; Memorial: at Lonsdale Cemetery, Authuille, France; Medal held by: unknown; Askin register no.: 1236
Citation digest (Askin): On the 1st July, 1916, Sergeant Turnbull's party had captured a post of some importance. The Germans immediately mounted heavy counter-attacks on the post, continuous throughout the day. Sergeant Turnbull's party was continually wiped out and replaced several times but the sergeant never wavered in his determination to hold the position. Almost single-handed, he displayed a high degree of skill and Valour during this time, knowing that the loss of the position would have been extremely serious. During a bombing attack later in the day, Sergeant Turnbull was killed

### Alexander Buller Turner VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/alexander-buller-turner/
Rank: Second Lieutenant; Unit: 3rd Battalion.(attached to 1st Battalion); Date of action: 28 September 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 18th November 1915.; Born: Born on the 22nd May, 1893 at Reading, Berkshire.; Memorial: at Chocques Military Cemetery, France; Medal held by: The Royal Gloucestershire, Berkshire &; Askin register no.: 1237
Citation digest (Askin): Second Lieutenant Turner volunteered to lead a new bombing attack at Fosse 8, Vermelles, France, after previous attacks by the Regimental bombers had failed to make any headway on 20th September 1915. He made his way, almost alone, along the communication trench continuously throwing bombs with courage and determination in such a way that the Germans were forced to retreat 150 yards. His act of courage allowed the reserves to advance with minor casualties. Subsequently, during the retirement of his regiment, he covered the flank, no doubt averting the loss of some hundreds of his comrades. During this action, Second Lieutenant Turner was wounded. He subsequently died of these wounds

### Hanson Victor Turner VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/hanson-victor-turner/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 1st Battalion. West Yorkshire Regiment; Date of action: 6–7 June 1944; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 17th August 1944.; Born: Born on 17th July 1910 at Andover, Hampshire.; Died: Killed in action on 7th June 1944 at Ningthoukong, Burma.; Memorial: at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery, Imphal, India; Medal held by: The Duke of Wellington's Regimental Museum,; Askin register no.: 1238
Citation digest (Askin): Just after midnight on 7th June 1944, a powerful force of Japanese made an attack at Ningthoukong, Burma. In beginning the bulk of the attack was on the south-west corner which was held by a small party of 20 men under the command of Sergeant Turner. The enemy creeping under the cover of a nullah * got into a position where they could use grenades with deadly effect on the small party. Three of their light machine guns having been put out of commission, leaving only one, the party were forced to withdraw a distance of 40 yards which they did under the cool leadership of Sergeant Turner.. The Japanese made continuous attempts to dislodge them, concentrating as much fire as they could in order to allow their advance. Sergeant Turner and his reduced party managed to sustain a fire that held the enemy for two hours. It was due to his determination and endurance that they managed to repel all attacks:allowing them to hold the position throughout the night. He then went forward alone from the position, armed with as many grenades as he could carry, and single handed carried out an attack against the enemy. Using the weapons to devastating effect, all the time under severe fire from the enemy, he returned no less than five times to renew his supplies. On the 6th occasion, however, he was killed in the act of throwing a grenade into an enemy party

### Richard Ernest William Turner VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/richard-ernest-william-turner/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Royal Canadian Dragoons; Date of action: 7 November 1900; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 23rd April 1901.; Born: Born on the 25th of July 1871 at Quebec, Canada.; Died: Died on 29th June 1961 at Quebec, Canada.; Memorial: at Mount Hermon Cemetery, Sillery, Quebec, Canada; Medal held by: The Royal Canadian Dragoons Museum, New; Askin register no.: 1239
Citation digest (Askin): During an action at Komati River, South Africa, on 7th November 1900, the guns were in danger of being captured by the Boers. Lieutenant Turner, although twice wounded, dismounted and by deploying his men at close quarters was successful in driving off the enemy, thus saving the guns

### Samuel Turner VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/samuel-turner/
Rank: Private; Unit: 1st Battalion. 60th Rifles; Date of action: 19 June 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 20th January 1860.; Born: Born in February 1826 at Witnesham, Ipswich, Suffolk.; Died: Died on 13th June 1868 at Meerut, India.; Memorial: Buried in an unmarked grave at St John's Cemetery, The Cantonment, Meerut, India; Medal held by: unknown; Askin register no.: 1240
Citation digest (Askin): Private Turner, during a heavy engagement with the enemy on the night of 19th June 1857 at Delhi, India, when the enemy attacked at the rear of the camp, carried off a mortally wounded officer, Lieutenant Humphreys, of the Indian Service, under extremely heavy fire. Private Turner himself had received a sabre cut wound. His gallant conduct saved the officer, who died, from the fate that was suffered by the others. Their mutilated corpses were recovered the following day

### Victor Buller Turner VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/victor-buller-turner/
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel; Unit: Rifle Brigade; Date of action: 27 October 1942; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 20th November 1942.; Born: Born on 17th January 1900 at Thatcham, Newbury, Berkshire.; Died: Died on 7th August 1972 at Ditchingham, Bungay, Suffolk.; Medal held by: the Royal Green Jackets Museum, Winchester; Askin register no.: 1241
Citation digest (Askin): Lieutenant Colonel Turner was commanding a battalion of the Rifle Brigade at 'Kidney Ridge', El Aqqaqir, in the Western Desert. On the night of the 27th October 1942, he led the Battalion through extremely difficult terrain, for over two miles, to their objective, where they captured 40 prisoners. Organising an all-round defence of the captured position which came under continuous attack from the enemy they held out for nearly 14 hours. Owing to the accuracy of the enemy fire and their isolated position, they were unable to replenish their supplies of ammunition. During these hours of isolation they came under attack from enemy tanks, around 90 in all. The Germans lost 35 of these tanks during this engagement and approximately 20 more were immobilised. Throughout the action Lieutenant Colonel Turner was found wherever the position was most threatened and on one occasion acted as a loader for a six pounder gun that was manned only by an officer and a sergeant. He was in this situation when he received a wound to the head. He delayed any medical attention until the last tank had been destroyed. His encouragement to the men under his command and his own personal gallantry set an example to the whole Battalion

### Thomas George Turrall VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/thomas-george-turrall/
Rank: Private; Unit: 10th Battalion. Worcestershire Regiment; Date of action: 3 July 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 9th of September 1916.; Born: Born on 5th July 1885 at Hay Mills, Birmingham.; Died: Died on 21st February 1964 at Birmingham.; Memorial: at Robin Hood Cemetery, Solihull, Birmingham; Medal held by: the Worcester Regimental Museum, Worcester; Askin register no.: 1242
Citation digest (Askin): During an attack with bombs, against the Germans, by a small section of men on 3rd July 1916 at La Boiselle, France, , the officer in command was severely wounded. The section were eventually forced to retire. Private Turrall decided to stay with the wounded officer and for over three hours suffered heavy, continuous fire from both machine-guns and grenades. In spite of the fact that they were completely separated from their own company, Private Turrall held his position with great determination before a counter-attack, by our own troops, made it possible for him to carry the officer back to the safety of our own lines

### John Adam Tytler VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-adam-tytler/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 66th Bengal Native Infantry; Date of action: 10 February 1858; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 23rd August 1858.; Born: Born on 29th October 1835 at Monghyr, Bengal, India.; Memorial: at the Christian Cemetery, Pohat, Pakistan; Medal held by: The Gurkha Museum, Winchester; Askin register no.: 1243
Citation digest (Askin): As they approached the enemy position on 10th February 1858 at Choopoorah, India, Lieutenant Tytler's men wavered as they came under heavy fire of round shot, grape and musket. Lieutenant Tytler charged ahead alone, on horseback, towards the enemy and attacked the rebel gunners. For a short time he was engaged in hand-to-hand fighting until he was reached by the his troops and the position was carried. Before his men arrived he had been shot through the left arm and had received a spear wound in the chest as well as a ball through the sleeve of his uniform jacket

### Umrao Singh VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/umrao-singh/
Rank: Havildar; Unit: Royal Indian Artillery; Date of action: 15–16 December 1944; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 31st May 1945.; Born: Born on 11th July 1920 at Palra Village, Jrajur, Rhotak, Punjab,; Askin register no.: 1244
Citation digest (Askin): In the Kaladan valley, Burma on the the 15/16th December 1944, Havildar Umrao Singh was in command of a gun in an advanced position of his battery. It came under very heavy fire from Japanese 75 mm guns and mortars for one-and-a-half hours before two companies of the Japanese attacked the position in the first of four assaults. He so inspired his comrades by personal example and his giving of encouragement that the attack was beaten off. Although he'd been wounded twice by grenades, Umrao Singh managed to beat off the four attacks by his heroic action and courage. By the final attack, the other gun had been overrun and all the ammunition exhausted. Seizing the gun barrel, he closed with the enemy and fought them fearlessly hand-to-hand. In an impetuous attempt to save the gun, he was observed striking down three Japanese soldiers before he finally succumbed and was knocked out. On the counter-attack, six hours later, Umrao Singh was found, at the side of his gun, so severely wounded that he was hardly recognisable. Around him lay 10 dead Japanese soldiers. His outstanding bravery, devotion to duty and his setting of a wonderful example was an inspiration to all. His gun was still in working order and saw further action that day

### Edward Unwin VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/edward-unwin/
Rank: Commander; Unit: Royal Navy; Date of action: 22 April 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 16th August 1915.; Born: Born on 17th March 1864 at Forest Lodge, Hythe, Hampshire.; Died: Died on 10th April 1950 at Hindhead, Surrey.; Memorial: at St Luke's Churchyard, Grayshott, Surrey; Medal held by: unknown; Askin register no.: 1245

### Charles Hazlitt Upham VC and Bar — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/charles-hazlitt-upham/
Rank: Second Lieutenant (later Captain); Unit: 20th Battalion 2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force. (Canterbury Regt.); Date of action: 22–30 May 1941; 14–15 July 1942; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 14th October 1941 and 26th September 1945 (BAR); Born: Born on 21st September 1908 at Christchurch N.Z.; Died: Died on 21st November 1994 at Christchurch N.Z.; Memorial: HQ Dunedin RSA and in the Quadrangle of Christ's College, Christchurch, N.Z; Askin register no.: 1246
Citation digest (Askin): On the island of Crete, between 22nd and 30th May 1941 Second Lieutenant Upham displayed outstanding leadership and courage in the very close quarter fighting that ensued. After being blown up by one mortar shell he was severely wounded by a second. He was also wounded in the foot. In spite of these wounds and a debilitating attack of dysentery he refused to go off to recieve medical attention. On 22nd May, when his company was forced to retire, he carried a severely wounded man back to safety. On 30th May he beat off an attack at Sphakia, 22 Germans becoming casualties to his devastating fire from short-range

### James Upton VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-upton/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 1st Battalion. Sherwood Foresters. (Notts. and Derbys; Date of action: 9 May 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 29th June 1915.; Born: Born on the 3rd May, 1888 at Lincoln.; Died: Died on 10th August 1949 at Uxbridge, Middlesex.; Memorial: not known; Medal held by: the Sherwood Forester's Museum, Nottingham; Askin register no.: 1247
Citation digest (Askin): On 9th May 1915 at Rouge Bancs, France, Corporal Upton displayed outstanding courage for the whole of the day by rescuing the wounded while being exposed to heavy rifle and artillery fire. Without regard for his own safety he went close to the enemy Parapet to retrieve the casualties. A man, being carried by Corporal Upton, was killed by a shell. When he wasn't actually engaged in carrying in the wounded, he was dressing and bandaging the seriously wounded in front of our Parapet

### John Franks Vallentin VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-franks-vallentin/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 1st Battalion The South Staffordshire Regiment; Date of action: 7 November 1914; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 18th February 1915; Born: Born on 14th May 1882 at Lambeth, London.; Died: Killed in action on 7th November 1914 at Zillebeke, Belgium.; Memorial: Menin Gate Memorial, Belgium, also at St Leonard's Parish Church, Hythe and in the Garrison Church at Whittington Barracks, Lichfield, Staffordshire; Medal held by: Wellington College, Crowthorne,Berkshire; Askin register no.: 1248
Citation digest (Askin): Captain Vallentin, whilst leading an attack against the enemy under extremely heavy fire on 7th November 1914 at Zillibeke, Belgium , was suddenly struck down. He was immediately killed when he rose to continue the attack. The enemy trenches were captured and the success in this venture was due mainly to the confidence the men had in Captain Vallentin. He had on many previous occasions given evidence of his ability and his courage

### Bernard William Vann VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/bernard-william-vann/
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel; Unit: 1st/ 8th Battalion. Sherwood Foresters; Date of action: 29 September 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 14th December 1918.; Died: Killed in action, by a sniper, at Rammicourt, France on 3rd October; Memorial: at Bellicourt British Cemetery, France; also on memorial at Rushden, Northamptonshire; Medal held by: unknown; Askin register no.: 1249
Citation digest (Askin): On the 29th September, 1918 Lieutenant Colonel Vann gave an example of most conspicuous bravery, leadership and devotion to duty during the attack at a Bellenglise and Lehaucourt, France. Under the cover of a thick fog, but also under a very heavy fire from machine and field guns, he displayed great skill in leading his men across the Canal du Nord. The attack was delayed by every description of enemy fire, coming from the front and right flank, as they reached the high ground above Bellinglise. Lieutenant Colonel Vann, realising that it was imperative that they advanced with the barrage, rushed forward to the firing line and with great gallantry led the advance. Because of his expedient action and his disregard for danger, his men, encouraged, continued forward reversing the whole situation. At a later time, single-handedly, he rushed a field gun, knocking out three of its crew. The fine leadership and gallantry of Lieutenant Colonel Vann was instrumental in making the day a success. It was during another attack, near Ramicourt on 3rd October 1918, that he was killed by a sniper's bullet through the heart

### Vc VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/vc/
Askin register no.: 96

### Theodore William Henry Veale VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/theodore-william-henry-veale/
Rank: Private; Unit: 8th Battalion. Devonshire Regiment; Date of action: 20 July 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 9th September 1916.; Born: Born on 11th November 1892 at Dartmouth, Devon.; Died: Died on 6th November 1980 at Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire.; Memorial: Cremated at Enfield Crematorium, Middlesex. A Memorial plaque was unveiled, by his daughter Theodora, on 10th November 2002 at Dartmouth. *; Medal held by: the Devonshire Regiment Museum, Bridport; Askin register no.: 1250
Citation digest (Askin): Private Veale saw a wounded officer waving his hand for assistance on 20th July 1916, East of High Wood, France. He ran to the spot, which was within 50 yards of the enemy, where Lieutenant Savill lay, dragging him into a shell-hole then fetched him some water. Although the enemy fired at him, Private Veale remained unscathed. He called for volunteers to help as he could not manage to carry the man alone. One of the volunteers, Corporal Allen, was killed immediately and the heavy enemy fire meant that they had to leave the officer where he was until dusk. Private Veale and other volunteers, Lieutenant Duff and Sergeant Smith, went out again and came into close contact with a German patrol. He returned to the lines, 150 yards away, and brought back a Lewis gun: covering the party whilst they carried the wounded officer to safety

### John Vereker VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-vereker/
Rank: Acting Lieutenant Colonel; Unit: Grenadier Guards; Date of action: 27 September 1918; Conflict: First World War

### Arthur Vickers VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/arthur-vickers/
Rank: Private; Unit: 2nd Battalion. Royal Warwickshire Regiment; Date of action: 25 September 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 18th November 1915.; Born: Born on 2nd February, 1882 at Aston, Birmingham.; Died: Died on 27th July 1944 at Birmingham.; Memorial: at Witton Cemetery, Birmingham. (Headstone erected 13th November, 2000); Medal held by: Royal Warwickshire Regimental Museum,; Askin register no.: 1251
Citation digest (Askin): During an attack by the 2nd Battalion on 25th September 1915, at Hulluch, Private Vickers proceeded, under heavy shell, rifle and machine-gun fire, entirely on his own initiative, to make his way forward in front of the company to cut a way through the barbed wire entanglements that were holding up the greater part of his battalion. The gallant work carried out by Private Vickers was completed in broad daylight, all the time in a standing position, and it contributed a great deal to the satisfactory outcome of the attack

### Charles Geoffrey Vickers VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/charles-geoffrey-vickers/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 1st/7th Battalion. Sherwood Foresters; Date of action: 14 October 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 18th November 1915.; Born: Born on 13th October 1894 at Nottingham.; Died: Died on 16th March 1982 at Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire.; Medal held by: the Sherwood Foresters Museum, Nottingham; Askin register no.: 1252
Citation digest (Askin): When most of his men had been killed or wounded, leaving only two men available to hand him bombs at the Hohenzollern Redoubt, France, on the 14th October 1915, Captain Vickers held a barrier for several hours against an enemy attack with bombs from front and flank. He ordered a barrier to be built behind him as a means of ensuring the trenches safety, regardless of the fact that he, himself, would be cut off. He was eventually severely wounded but not before the second barrier had been completed. Throughout he displayed an example for courage and determination

### Samuel Vickery VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/samuel-vickery/
Rank: Private; Unit: 1st Battalion. Dorsetshire Regiment; Date of action: 20 October 1897; Conflict: Tirah Campaign; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 20th May 1898.; Born: Born on 6th February 1873 at Warnbrook, Chard, Somerset.; Died: Died on 20th June 1952 at Cardiff.; Memorial: Cremated at Glyntaff Crematorium, Pontypridd, Glamorganshire; Medal held by: the Dorset Regiment Museum, Bridport Road,; Askin register no.: 1253
Citation digest (Askin): On 20th October 1897 at Tirah, India during an attack on the Dargai Heights, Private Vickery rescued a wounded man, after running down a slope on the Heights, taking him back to the safety of cover. Whilst serving with Brigadier-General Kempster's Column in the Waran Valley, he distinguished himself again after he had been attacked by the enemy at a time that he was separated from his company. He killed three of his attackers

### William John Vousden VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-john-vousden/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 5th Punjab Cavalry; Date of action: 14 December 1879; Conflict: Second Afghan War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 18th October 1881.; Born: Born on 20th September 1845 at Perth, Scotland.; Memorial: at Lahore, India* Also on the family grave at Rye Cemetery, Sussex; Medal held by: unknown; Askin register no.: 1254
Citation digest (Askin): On 14th December 1879, during the Afghan war, on the Asmai Heights, Captain Vousden led a charge with a small body of men into the heart of the retreating Kohistanis who were far superior in number. The Kohistanis did their best to close in on the small band,but were prevented from this as Captain Vousden led the men in several charges. Backwards and forwards, they charged, through the centre of the enemy, before finally making their way around the opposite side of the village where they rejoined their own forces

### Richard Wadeson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/richard-wadeson/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 75th Regiment; Date of action: 17 July 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th December 1858.; Born: Born on 31st July 1826 at Lancaster, Lancashire.; Died: Died on 24th January 1885 at Chelsea, London.; Memorial: at Brompton Cemetery, London and at the Royal Hospital, Chelsea; Medal held by: the Gordon Highlanders Museum, Aberdeen,; Askin register no.: 1255
Citation digest (Askin): During the engagement in the Subjee Mundee, at Delhi, India on the 18th July 1857, when Private Michael Farrell was being attacked by a sowar of the enemy cavalry, Lieutenant Wadeson attacked and killed the Private's attacker, thus saving his life. Later on the same day, lying wounded, Private John Barry, of the 75th Regiment was also being attacked by an enemy cavalryman when Lieutenant Wadeson came to his aid and attacked and killed the sowar

### Richard William Leslie Wain VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/richard-william-leslie-wain/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 'A' Battalion. Tank Corps; Date of action: 20 November 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 13th February 1918.; Born: Born on the 5th December, 1896 at Penarth, Glamorganshire, Wales.; Died: Killed in action on 20th November 1917, Marcoing, France.; Askin register no.: 1256
Citation digest (Askin): Near Canbrai, in France, at Marcoing on 20th November 1917, Captain Wain and another soldier were the only survivors, both seriously wounded after an attack. The tank, in which they both were, was severely disabled by a direct hit. They were near an enemy strong point which was holding up the attack. Although he was bleeding profusely, he refused medical attention and rushed from the rear of the tank armed with a Lewis gun. He successfully captured the enemy position, taking half of the enemy garrison as prisoners. Picking up a rifle, he continued to fire after the retreating enemy, in spite of the fact that his wounds are extremely serious. He continued firing until he was killed, by a sniper, with a shot to the head. It was owing to Captain Wain's extreme bravery that his comrades were able to advance

### Richard Wakeford VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/richard-wakeford/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 2nd /4th Battalion. Hampshire Regiment; Date of action: 13 May 1944; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 13th July 1944.; Born: Born on 23rd July 1921 at London.; Died: Died on 27th August 1972 at Leatherhead, Surrey.; Memorial: Randall's Park Crematorium, Leatherhead, Surrey; Medal held by: The Worshipful Haberdashers Company, City; Askin register no.: 1257
Citation digest (Askin): Captain WakeFord was in command of the company which was leading the attack on the two hills near Cassino, Italy on 13th May 1944. Armed with a revolver, and accompanied by his orderly, he killed several of the enemy, taking 20 prisoners. The final objective, a house vigorously defended by a German officer in five men, was attacked by Captain Wakeford, who was driven back twice by grenades, before he managed a to make final run to reach the window, through which he was able to throw his grenades. Some of the enemy were killed and wounded, the remainder surrendered. The following day, after the initial surprise had been lost, a tank having become bogged down, they came under extremely heavy fire from the enemy which caused many casualties. Although wounded in both arms and the face, Captain Wakeford crossed the start line, leading his men forward. On the way up the Hill they came under heavy fire from Spandau guns. Despite his wounds he led an attack and dealt with the opposition. His company now came under heavy mortar fire and he was again wounded in the legs, but he carried on until he reached and consolidated his objective

### Adam Herbert Wakenshaw VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/adam-herbert-wakenshaw/
Rank: Private; Unit: 9th Battalion. Durham Light Infantry; Date of action: 27 June 1942; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 11th September 1942.; Born: Born on the 9th June 1940 at Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland.; Died: Killed in action on 27th June 1942 at Mersa Matruh, Egypt.; Memorial: at El Alamein War Cemetery and on a plaque at St Aloysius Secondary School, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland; Askin register no.: 1258
Citation digest (Askin): On 27th June, 1942 in the Western Desert, South of Mersa Matruh, Egypt, Private Wakenshaw was a crew member of a two pounder anti-tank gun, during an attack by the enemy who silenced the gun and killed or seriously wounded all crew. In the action Private Wakenshaw lost his left arm but he managed to crawl back to his gun. With one arm he loaded the gun, firing five more rounds with some considerable effect. An enemy shell blew him away from the gun and he was again seriously wounded. He managed to crawl back once more, and was preparing to fire again, when a direct hit on the ammunition killed him and destroyed the gun

### Garth Neville Walford VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/garth-neville-walford/
Rank: Captain; Unit: Royal Regiment of Artillery; Date of action: 26 April 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 23rd June 1915.; Born: Born on the 27th May, 1882 at Frimley, Surrey.; Died: Killed in action on 26th April 1915 at Sedd-el Bahr, Gallipoli.; Memorial: at V Beach, Gallipoli, also in both , Chagford Church, Devon and Exeter Cathedral; Askin register no.: 1259
Citation digest (Askin): After a landing had been established on V Beach at a point on the Gallipoli peninsular on 26th April 1915, both the Brigadier General and the Brigade Major had been killed . Lieutenant Colonel Doughty-Wylie and Captain Walford devised and led an attack on going, both through and each side of Sedd-el-Bahr village, to the Castle that crowned the top of the hill. This position was defended strongly by concealed machine runs, pom-poms and the enemy troops were well entrenched. However, the attack was a success, due mainly to the initiative, skill and outstanding courage displayed by these two officers. Unfortunately, they both met their deaths at the moment of victory

### Mark Walker VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/mark-walker/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 30th Regiment; Date of action: 5 November 1854; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 2nd June 1858.; Born: Born on 24th November 1827 at Gore Port, Finca, County Westmeath,; Died: Died on 18th July 1902 at Arlington, Devon.; Memorial: at Cheriton Road Cemetery, Folkestone, Kent, also in Canterbury Cathedral; Medal held by: the National Army Museum, London; Askin register no.: 1260
Citation digest (Askin): On 5th November 1854, Lieutenant Walker distinguished himself before his regiment, by jumping over a wall at Inkerman, Crimea, to face the oncoming two battalions of Russian infantry. His purpose was to encourage his comrades by setting an example and then advance against a far superior force. He succeeded in, not only getting support from his men, but also in driving back the two battalions

### William George Walker VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-george-walker/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 4th Gurkha Rifles. Indian Army; Date of action: 22 April 1903; Conflict: Third Somaliland Expedition; Gazette: London Gazetted on 7th August 1903.; Born: Born on the 28th May, 1863 at Naini Tal, India.; Died: Died on 16th February 1936 at Seaford, Sussex.; Memorial: Woodvale Crematorium, Woodvale Cemetery, Brighton, Sussex; Medal held by: the National Army Museum, London; Askin register no.: 1261
Citation digest (Askin): On 22nd April 1903, during the return of Major Gough's column, after taking part in the action at Daratoleh, beause of the thick bush, the rearguard had been left considerably to the rear of the column. Whilst the wounded were being placed on camels, they had to fight and hold their ground. Captain Bruce, victim of a shot from 20 yards away, fell on to the path and was unable to move. Captain Walker and Captain Rolland, both of the Indian Army and with the Berbera Bohottle Flying Column, and a Somali soldier were alongside the captain when he fell. The column, unaware of their dilemma, were getting farther away. Captain Rolland ran back at least 500 yards to get help whilst Captain Walker and the men remained with the wounded Captain Bruce. Their time was spent keeping back the enemy who were placed all round them in the thick bush. Although they succeeded, the wounded captain was hit for a second time. The Sikh was also wounded. Had it not been for the actions of these men, Captain Bruce would almost certainly have fallen into enemy hands. Major Gough, returned to the assistance of the two captains and the wounded

### Samuel Thomas Dickson Wallace VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/samuel-thomas-dickson-wallace/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 'C' Battery. Royal Field Artillery; Date of action: 20 November 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 13th February 1918.; Born: Born on a 7th March 1892 at Holmhill, Thornhill, Dumfriesshire.; Died: Died on 2nd February 1968 at Moffatt, Scotland.; Memorial: Dumfries; Medal held by: VC Medal's Custodian (on loan) is the Royal Regiment of Artillery; Askin register no.: 1262
Citation digest (Askin): When Lieutenant Wallace's battery had lost their commander and five sergeants owing to shell, machine gun, infantry and aircraft fire, leaving only five remaining on the day of 20th November 1917 at Gonnelieu, France. They were surrounded by enemy infantry, both front and rear. Lieutenant Wallace maintained the firing of the guns, the remaining men running from gun to gun and loading each one after they had swung the trails closer together. They inflicted severe casualties on the enemy, firing continually the whole of the time for over eight hours. They managed to assist not only other batteries, but also enabled some small infantry detachments to gain positions against great odds. His men, completely exhausted, were able to retire when Infantry support arrived. Lieutenant Wallace rendered the guns harmless by taking away essential parts. He was also able to take the wounded men along. His guns were eventually recovered

### George Waller VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/george-waller/
Rank: Colour-Sergeant; Unit: 1st Battalion. 60th Rifles; Date of action: 14 September 1857; 18 September 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 20th January 1860.; Born: Born in June 1827 at West Horsley, Guildford, Surrey.; Died: Died on 10th January 1877 at Cuckfield, Sussex.; Medal held by: the Royal Green Jackets Museum, Winchester; Askin register no.: 1263
Citation digest (Askin): For conspicuous bravery on two occasions, during the Indian Mutiny, the 14th and 18th September 1857. The first occasion, the 14th September 1857, Colour-Sergeant Waller when he charged and captured the enemy's guns at the nearby Kabul Gate at Delhi, India, and on the second occasion, the 18th September, 1857 during the repulse of an attack by the enemy on the gun near the Chaudney Chouk. He was elected, by the Regiment, for the Victoria Cross under Rule 13 of the Royal Warrant

### Horace Waller VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/horace-waller/
Rank: Private; Unit: 10th Service Battalion. King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry; Date of action: 10 April 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 8th June 1917.; Born: Born on the 23rd September, 1897 at Batley Carr, Dewsbury, Yorkshire.; Died: Killed in action on 10th April 1917 at Heninel, France.; Memorial: at Cojeul British Cemetery, France; Askin register no.: 1264
Citation digest (Askin): Private Waller was with a bombing section at Heninel, France, on 10th April 1917, forming a block in the enemy line. A concerted attack by the Germans was made on this post and five of the garrison were killed. In spite of this Private Waller finally repulsed the enemy attack after he'd spent more than an hour throwing bombs continuously. Later, in the evening, the enemy counter-attacked once more, and all except Private Waller were made casualties, and although he was wounded later, he continued to throw bombs for a further half-hour, until he was killed

### William Francis Frederick Waller VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-francis-frederick-waller/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 25th Bombay Light Infantry; Date of action: 20 June 1858; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on the 25th February 1858.; Born: Born on 20th August 1840 at Dagoolie , India.; Died: Died on 29th January 1885 at Bath, Somerset.; Memorial: at Locksbrook Cemetery, Bath, Somerset; Medal held by: in private ownership; Askin register no.: 1265
Citation digest (Askin): On the 20th June 1858 at the storming of the fortress of Gwalior, India, Lieutenant Waller and Lieutenant Rose were the only Europeans present and along with an extremely small body of men who, as they attacked the fortress,climbed on to the roof of a house, shooting the enemy gunners who faced them. Carrying all before them, Lieutenant Waller and these few men, Lieutenant Rose had been killed by this time, captured the fort, killing every man inside it

### George Walters VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/george-walters/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 49th Regiment; Date of action: 5 November 1854; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th February 1857.; Born: Born on 29th January 1831 at Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire.; Died: Died on 3rd June 1872 at Marylebone, London.; Memorial: at Westminster City Cemetery, Finchley, London; Medal held by: the Royal Gloucestershire, Berkshire and; Askin register no.: 1266
Citation digest (Askin): Sergeant Walters, went to the rescue Brigadier General Adams CB., who had been surrounded by Russian troops, during the Battle of Inkerman, on the 5th November 1854. During the rescue, Sergeant Walters bayonetted one of the enemy

### Malcolm David Wanklyn VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/malcolm-david-wanklyn/
Rank: Lieutenant Commander; Unit: Royal Navy; Date of action: 24 May 1941; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 16th December 1941.; Born: Born on 28th June 1911 at Calcutta, India.; Died: Died on 14th April off North Africa at the Gulf of Tripoli.; Memorial: on Portsmouth Naval Memorial; Askin register no.: 1267
Citation digest (Askin): On 24 May 1941 in the Mediterranean, south of Sicily, Lieutenant commander Wanklyn , commanding HM Submarine Upholder, torpedoed a troopship which was with a strongly protected convoy. The troopship sank and Upholder then endured a strong counter-attack in which 37 deoth charges were dropped in 20 minutes, before she got clear. By the end of 1941 Lieutenant-Commander Wanklyn had sunk nearly 140,000 tons of enemy shipping, including a destroyer and troop-ships, tankers , supply and store ships

### Bernard Armitage Warburton Warburton-Lee VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/bernard-armitage-warburton-warburton-lee/
Rank: Captain; Unit: Royal Navy 2nd Destroyer Flotilla; Date of action: 10 April 1940; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 7th June 1940.; Born: Born 13th September, 1895 at Redbrook, Maelor,Flintshire, Wales.; Died: Killed in action at Ofot Fjiord, Narvik, Norway on 10th April; Memorial: Ballangen New Cemetery, Norway and on the Iscoed War Memorial, Flintshire, Wales; Askin register no.: 731
Citation digest (Askin): On 10th April 1940, Captain Warburton-Lee, of HMS Hardy, led 5 destroyers, through a blinding snowstorm, in a surprise attack on German destroyers and merchant ships. The action was successful but almost immediately they were engaged by another 5 German destroyers of superior gun-power. HMS Hardy's bridge was hit by a shell, mortally wounding Captain Warburton-Lee. His last signal was "Keep engaging the enemy."

### Charles Ward VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/charles-ward/
Rank: Private; Unit: 2nd Battalion. King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry; Date of action: 26 June 1900; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 28th September 1900.; Born: Born on 10th July 1877 at Hunslet, Leeds, Yorkshire.; Died: Died on 30th December 1921 at Bridgend, Glamorgan, Wales.; Memorial: at St Mary's churchyard, Whitchurch, Cardiff, Wales; Askin register no.: 1268
Citation digest (Askin): At Lindley, South Africa, on 26th June 1900, a Yorkshire Light Infantry picquet was enveloped on three sides by approximately 500 Boers, at close range. The two officers in charge were both wounded and all others, apart from six men, were either killed or wounded. Private Ward volunteered to carry a message asking for reinforcements, even though this deed was highly dangerous, and almost certain death. His offer was at first refused, but his insistence convinced his officers that it was worth a chance. The signal station was 150 yards to the rear but he managed to get across to it through heavy fire from both sides, without injury. Private Ward, retiring from a place of safety, made his way back, re-crossing the fire-swept ground, to inform his commanding officer that the message had been sent. On his return journey to the post he was severely wounded. The post would almost certainly have fallen into enemy hands, had it not been for Private Ward's gallant action

### Henry Ward VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/henry-ward/
Rank: Private; Unit: 78th Regiment; Date of action: 25 September 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 18th June 1858.; Born: Born in 1826 at Harleston, Norfolk.; Died: Died on 21st September, 1867 at Great Malvern, Worcestershire.; Memorial: the War Memorial, Harleston, Norfolk; Askin register no.: 1269
Citation digest (Askin): At Lucknow, India, on the 25th and 26th September, 1857, Private Ward stayed with a dhooly in which an officer of the 10th Foot, Lieutenant H M Havelock and a Private Thomas Pilkington of the 78th had taken refuge. Private Ward remained at the side of the dhooly, in spite of a very heavy crossfire of Ordnance and musketry, and by his example inspired the bearers to carry their double load through the heavy fire. He encouraged them with the same calm and sturdiness as if they were parading. They got the wounded men to the safety of the Baillie Guard, thus saving the lives of both wounded men

### James Allen Ward VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-allen-ward/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: Royal New Zealand Air Force; Date of action: 7 July 1941; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 5th August 1941.; Born: Born on the 14th in June 1919 at Wanganui, New Zealand.; Died: Killed in a burning Wellington, 15th September 1941 whilst over; Memorial: at Ohlsdorf Cemetery, Hamburg, Germany; Askin register no.: 1270
Citation digest (Askin): Sergeant Ward was the co-pilot on a Wellington aircraft when fire broke out after a raid on Munster, Germany. The captain of the aircraft having told Sergeant Ward to try to put out the fire, he then crawled out through a narrow Astro-Hatch, attached a dinghy rope and managed, with great difficulty to scramble to the rear of the starboard engine which was alight, and then smothered the flames with great difficulty using an engine cover. On his way to the engine, being hampered by his parachute, he had torn hand and foot-holes in the wing. In spite of this, his return journey was even more dangerous than the outward one. With the help of the Navigator he finally made it into the aircraft. The pilot, Squadron Leader R.P. Widdowson eventually landed the aircraft safely at Newmarket without flaps or brakes before coming to rest in the boundary hedge

### Joseph Ward VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/joseph-ward/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 8th Hussars; Date of action: 17 June 1858; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th January 1859.; Born: Born in 1832 at Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland.; Died: Died on the 23rd November 1872 at Longford, Ireland.; Memorial: at St John's Churchyard, Longford, Ireland; Askin register no.: 1271
Citation digest (Askin): At Gwalior , India, on 17th June 1858, Sergeant Ward together with Farrier G HOLLIS and Private J. Pearson were in a gallant charge by a squadron of the Regiment, supported by a division of the Bombay Horse Artillery and the 95th Regiment. They succeeded in routing the enemy who were advancing against Brigadier Smith's position. They charged through the enemy camp into two batteries, capturing and bringing two enemy guns into their own camp while under heavy and converging fire from both the Fort and the town

### Sidney William Ware VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/sidney-william-ware/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: Corpora 1st Battalion. Seaforth Highlanders; Date of action: 6 April 1916; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th September, 1916.; Born: Born on 11th November 1892 at Whitchurch, Dorset.; Memorial: at Amara War Cemetery, Iraq; Askin register no.: 1272
Citation digest (Askin): When orders were given to retire to a communication trench at Sanna-i-Yat, Mesopotamia, on 6th April 1916, Corporal Ware was one of the few men who had not been wounded. His cool gallantry had been conspicuous during the advance. He picked up and carried a wounded comrade for some 200 yards to cover. He then returned for more wounded and continued, going to-and-fro, for more than two hours, until he'd managed to bring in all of the wounded. After this time he was completely exhausted

### William Waring VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-waring/
Rank: Lance-Sergeant; Unit: Royal Welsh Fusiliers; Date of action: 18 September 1918; Conflict: First World War

### Blair Anderson Wark VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/blair-anderson-wark/
Rank: Major; Unit: 32nd Battalion. * Australian Imperial Force; Date of action: 29 September 1918 to 1 October 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th December 1918.; Born: Born on 27th July 1894 at Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia.; Died: Died on 13th June 1941 at Puckapungel, Australia.; Memorial: Eastern Suburbs Crematorium, Sydney, New South Wales and on the Australian War Memorial at Canberra, Australia; Medal held by: the United Service Club, Brisbane, Australia; Askin register no.: 1274
Citation digest (Askin): During the period 29th September to the 1st October, 1918, during the operations against the Hindenburg Line at Bellicourt, and the following advance through Nauroy, Etricourt, Magny La Fosse and Joncourt, Major Wark exercised magnificent control showing great bravery and initiative. He led his men, during a critical period, forward against the enemy on 29th September 1918 and restored the situation. He moved fearlessly at the head of his men, often far in advance of them, cheering them on through Nauroy towards the next objective Etricourt. whilst leading his advance party of assault troops, he sighted a battery of 77mm guns that were pouring fire, causing heavy casualties on his companies at the rear. Selecting a few of his men, he rushed the batteries, capturing 10 of the crew and four guns. Moving rapidly forward, accompanied by only two NCOs, they surprised and captured 50 more Germans near Magny Le Fosse. Again, showing great leadership and outstanding gallantry on 1st October 1918, regardless of personal danger, he rushed forwards and silenced some machine guns that had been causing heavy casualties. He showed outstanding leadership and a great devotion to duty throughout these operations doing invaluable work

### Reginald Alexander John Warneford VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/reginald-alexander-john-warneford/
Rank: Flight Sub-Lieutenant; Unit: 1 Squadron, Royal Naval Air Service; Date of action: 7 June 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 11th June 1915.; Born: Born on 15th October 1891 at Darjeeling, India.; Died: Died on 17th June 1915 in a plane crash at Buc Aerodrome, Paris,; Memorial: at Brompton Cemetery, London and also at St Michael's Church, Highworth, Wiltshire; Medal held by: the Fleet Air arm Museum, Yeovilton, Somerset; Askin register no.: 1275
Citation digest (Askin): On 7th June 1915, Flight Sub-Lieutenant Warneford single-handedly attacked and completely destroyed a Zeppelin airship, LZ37, in the air. He had chased the Zeppelin from the Belgian coast near Ostend, 45 minutes later catching up with it close to Bruges. The airship, under the command of Oberleutnant von der Haegan, opened fire on his aircraft, causing him to take evasive action. For 20 minutes the German Machine-Gunners attempted to down his aircraft. After turning away to resume its course, the airship went on its way. Sub-Lieutenant Warnford managed to climb, reaching a height and 11,000 ft before diving to attack the airship. His only armament, 6 bombs weighing 20 lbs each. Flying above and along the airship's length he began to release his bombs. After a short time there was an explosion breaking the airship's back and setting it on fire. The explosion caused his aircraft to be thrown skywards and on to its back, stopping the engine. He was forced to land behind enemy lines, where after roughly half-an-hour he managed to repair and restart the engine. He took off again but was unable to find his way through the thick fog and mist before he was finally able to land on the beach at Cap Gris Nez. After obtaining fuel from a French unit he returned to his own camp at Furnes

### Edward Warner VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/edward-warner/
Rank: Private; Unit: 1st Battalion , Bedfordshire Regiment; Date of action: 1 May 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 29th June, 1915.; Born: Born on 80th November, 1883 at St Albans, Hertfordshire.; Died: Died on 2nd May 1915 at Ypres, Belgium. (Died on from gas poisoning).; Memorial: Menin Gate Memorial, Belgium; Medal held by: the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire; Askin register no.: 1276
Citation digest (Askin): On 1st May, 1915 near Hill 60, Ypres, Belgium, when a trench had been vacated by our troops after a gas attack, Private Warner entered it alone in order to prevent the enemy taking possession. Reinforcements were sent to him but could not reach him owing to the gas. However he then went back and brought up more men, by which time he was completely exhausted, but the trench was held until the enemy attacks ceased. Private Warner died shortly afterwards from the effect of gas poisoning

### Samuel Wassall VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/samuel-wassall/
Rank: Private; Unit: 80th Regiment; Date of action: 22 January 1879; Conflict: Anglo-Zulu War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 17th June 1879.; Died: Died on 31st January 1927 at Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire.; Memorial: at Barrow-in-Furness Cemetery, Lancs., and in the garrison church, Whittington Barracks, Lichfield, Staffordshire; Medal held by: the Staffordshire Regimental Museum, Whittington; Askin register no.: 1277

### Arnold Horace Santo Waters VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/arnold-horace-santo-waters/
Rank: Major; Unit: 218th Field Company. Royal Engineers; Date of action: 4 November 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 13th February 1919.; Born: Born on 23rd September 1886 at Plymouth, Devon.; Died: Died on 22nd January 1981 at Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire.; Memorial: Sutton Coldfield Crematorium, Royal Engineers Museum, Chatham, Kent; Medal held by: the Royal Engineers Museum, Brompton Barracks,; Askin register no.: 1278
Citation digest (Askin): On the 4th November 1918, as his Field Company were building a bridge over the Oise-Sambre Canal, near Ors, France, from the outset they had come under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire at close range. The building party suffering severe casualties in addition to the bridge being damaged. On hearing that all his officers had been either killed or wounded, he went forward personally, to supervise, until the bridge's completion. During this time he worked on cork floats, all the time under extremely intense fire, from the enemy, at point-blank range. The success of this operation was entirely due to his bravery and the example he set, even though it seemed impossible that he could escape death under the enemy fire

### Tasker Watkins VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/tasker-watkins/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 1st/5th Battalion. Welch Regiment; Date of action: 16 August 1944; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 2nd November 1944.; Born: Born on the 2nd November, 1944 at Nelson, Glamorgan, Wales.; Askin register no.: 1279
Citation digest (Askin): Lieutenant Watkins' company, whilst advancing through booby-trapped cornfields, on their way to attack objectives near the railway at Barfour, Normandy, on 16th August 1944, came under devastating fire from machine-guns and an 88 mm gun, causing many casualties. Being the only officer left, he spearheaded a bayonet charge, with the only 30 men who were not casualties, against 50 of the enemy infantry, resulting in the virtual destruction of that body. Their wireless, having been destroyed, Lieutenant Watkins company had not received the orders to withdraw. It was now dusk and they found themselves, in depleted numbers, alone in the failing light. He decided to rejoin his battalion and on their way back, they were passing through the cornfields once again. They were challenged by the enemy at close range. Ordering his men to spread out, Lieutenant Watkins, armed with a Bren gun, single-handedly charged the post and, on silencing it, continued to lead the remaining men of his company back to Battalion HQ. Further research required

### John Watson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-watson/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 3rd Bombay European Regiment; Date of action: 14 November 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny

### Oliver Watson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/oliver-watson/
Rank: Acting Lieutenant Colonel; Unit: King's Own (Yorkshire Light Infantry); Date of action: 28 March 1918; Conflict: First World War

### Thomas Watson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/thomas-watson/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Corps of Royal Engineers; Date of action: 16 September 1897; Conflict: Mohmand Campaign

### Joseph Watt VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/joseph-watt/
Rank: Skipper; Unit: Royal Naval Reserve; Date of action: 15 May 1917; Conflict: First World War

### Henry Weale VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/henry-weale/
Rank: Lance Corporal; Unit: Royal Welsh Fusiliers; Date of action: 26 August 1918; Conflict: First World War

### Frank Wearne VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/frank-wearne/
Rank: Second Lieutenant; Unit: Essex Regiment; Date of action: 28 June 1917; Conflict: First World War

### Lawrence Weathers VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/lawrence-weathers/
Rank: Temp. Corporal; Unit: 43rd Battalion, AIF; Date of action: 2 September 1918; Conflict: First World War

### James Welch VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-welch/
Rank: Lance Corporal; Unit: Princess Charlotte of Wales's (Royal Berkshire Regiment); Date of action: 29 April 1917; Conflict: First World War

### Harry Wells VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/harry-wells/
Rank: Second Lieutenant; Unit: Royal Sussex Regiment; Date of action: 25 September 1915; Conflict: First World War

### Ferdinand West VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/ferdinand-west/
Rank: Captain; Unit: No. 8 Squadron RFC; Date of action: 12 August 1918; Conflict: First World War

### Richard West VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/richard-west/
Rank: Acting Lieutenant Colonel; Unit: North Irish Horse; Date of action: 2 September 1918; Conflict: First World War

### William Weston VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-weston/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: Green Howards; Date of action: 3 March 1945; Conflict: Second World War

### Francis Wheatley VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/francis-wheatley/
Rank: Private; Unit: Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own); Date of action: 12 October 1854; Conflict: Crimean War

### Kevin Wheatley VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/kevin-wheatley/
Rank: Warrant Officer Class II; Unit: Australian Army Training Team Vietnam; Date of action: 13 November 1965; Conflict: Vietnam War

### George Wheeler VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/george-wheeler/
Rank: Major; Unit: 9th Gurkha Rifles; Date of action: 23 February 1917; Conflict: First World War

### George Wheeler VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/george-wheeler-2/
Rank: Major; Unit: 7th Hariana Lancers; Date of action: 12–13 April 1915; Conflict: First World War

### Frederick Whirlpool VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/frederick-whirlpool/
Rank: Private; Unit: 3rd Bombay European Regiment (Prince of Wales Leinster Regiment); Date of action: 3 April 1858; 2 May 1858; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 21st October, 1859.; Born: Born in 1829 in the City of Liverpool.; Died: Died on 24th June 1899 at Windsor, New South Wales, Australia; Memorial: in the Presbyterian Cemetery, McGrath Hill, New South Wales, Australia. Memorials at Llanfihangel Churchyard, Llantarnam, Mon.; John Fielding Home, Llantarnam; Medal held by: Custodian of VC is the Australian War Memorial, Canverra, Australia; Askin register no.: 1297
Citation digest (Askin): On 3rd April 1858 in the attack on Jhansi, India, Private Whirlpool volunteered to return and carry to safety several killed and wounded. He did this twice under very heavy fire. On 2nd May he rushed to the rescue of a Lieutenant of his regiment who was dangerously wounded. Private Whirlpool himself received 17 severe wounds, one of which nearly severed his head from his body. The gallant example shown by this man was considered to have greatly contributed to the success of the day. On 22/23 January 1879 at Rorke's Drift, Natal, South Africa, Private Williams and two other men held a distant room of the hospital for more than an hour until they had no ammunition left, when the Zulus burst in and killed one of the men and two patients. Meanwhile Private Williams had succeeded in knockig a hole in the partition and took two remaining patients through into the next ward. He was there joined by another man (See A.H.Hook. Reg No.592) and working together,(one holding the enemy at bayonet point while the other broke through three more partitions) they were able to bring eight patients into the inner line of defence

### Harry Whitchurch VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/harry-whitchurch/
Rank: Surgeon Captain; Unit: Indian Medical Service; Date of action: 3 March 1895; Conflict: Chitral Expedition

### Albert White VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/albert-white/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: South Wales Borderers; Date of action: 19 May 1917; Conflict: First World War

### Archie White VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/archie-white/
Rank: Temp. Captain; Unit: Green Howards; Date of action: 21 September 1916 to 1 October 1916; Conflict: First World War

### Geoffrey White VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/geoffrey-white/
Rank: Lieutenant Commander; Unit: HMS E14; Date of action: 28 January 1918; Conflict: First World War

### George White VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/george-white/
Rank: Major; Unit: 92nd Regiment of Foot; Date of action: 6 October 1879; Conflict: Second Afghan War

### Jack White VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/jack-white/
Rank: Private; Unit: King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment); Date of action: 7 March 1917; Conflict: First World War

### William White VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-white/
Rank: Temp. Second Lieutenant; Unit: Machine Gun Corps; Date of action: 18 September 1918; Conflict: First World War

### Harold Whitfield VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/harold-whitfield/
Rank: Private; Unit: King's (Shropshire Light Infantry); Date of action: 10 March 1918; Conflict: First World War

### Thomas Whitham VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/thomas-whitham/
Rank: Private; Unit: Coldstream Guards; Date of action: 31 July 1917; Conflict: First World War

### John Whittle VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-whittle/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 12th Battalion, AIF; Date of action: 9–10 April 1917; Conflict: First World War

### Alfred Wilcox VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/alfred-wilcox/
Rank: Lance Corporal; Unit: Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry; Date of action: 12 September 1918; Conflict: First World War

### Alfred Wilkinson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/alfred-wilkinson/
Rank: Private; Unit: Manchester Regiment; Date of action: 20 October 1918; Conflict: First World War

### Thomas Wilkinson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/thomas-wilkinson/
Rank: Bombardier; Unit: Royal Marine Artillery; Date of action: 7 June 1855; Conflict: Crimean War

### Thomas Wilkinson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/thomas-wilkinson-2/
Rank: Temp. Lieutenant; Unit: Loyal North Lancashire Regiment; Date of action: 5 July 1916; Conflict: First World War

### Thomas Wilkinson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/thomas-wilkinson-3/
Rank: Temp. Lieutenant; Unit: HMS Li Wo; Date of action: 14 February 1942; Conflict: Second World War

### William VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william/
Rank: Lance Corporal; Unit: 9th Lancers (Became The Queen's Royal); Gazette: London Gazetted on 24th December 1858; Born: Born on: 12th Jan 1836 at Long Stratton, Norfolk.; Died: Died on: 24th October 1901 at Jarrow, County Durham.; Memorial: grave in Highland Rd., Cemetery, Portsmouth; Medal held by: the 9th/12th Lancers Museum; Askin register no.: 453
Citation digest (Askin): On 6th March 1858 at Lucknow, India, Lance-Corporal Goat dismounted in the presence of the enemy in order to take up the body of a major, which he then attempted to take off the field, but was forced to relinquish as he was surrounded by hostile cavalry. He did not, however give up, but went a second time under heavy fire and recovered the body

### John Williams VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-williams/
Rank: Private; Unit: 24th Regiment of Foot; Date of action: 22–23 January 1879; Conflict: Anglo-Zulu War

### John Williams VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-williams-2/
Rank: Company Sergeant Major; Unit: South Wales Borderers; Date of action: 7–8 October 1918; Conflict: First World War

### William Williams VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-williams/
Rank: Seaman; Unit: Royal Naval Reserve; Date of action: 7 June 1917; Conflict: First World War

### William Williams VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-williams-2/
Rank: Able Seaman; Unit: HMS River Clyde; Date of action: 25 April 1915; Conflict: First World War

### Richard Willis VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/richard-willis/
Rank: Captain; Unit: Lancashire Fusiliers; Date of action: 25 April 1915; Conflict: First World War

### Henry Wilmot VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/henry-wilmot/
Rank: Captain; Unit: Rifle Brigade; Date of action: 11 March 1858; Conflict: Indian Mutiny

### Arthur Knyvet Wilson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/arthur-knyvet-wilson/
Rank: Captain; Unit: Royal Navy; Date of action: 29 February 1884; Conflict: Sudan Campaign; Memorial: at St Peter and St Paul's Church At Swaffham, Norfolk; Medal held by: the The Royal Naval Museum, HM Naval; Askin register no.: 1319

### Eric Charles Twelves Wilson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/eric-charles-twelves-wilson/
Rank: Acting Captain; Unit: Attended VC dedication at Westminster Abbey on 14th May 2003; Date of action: 11–15 August 1940; Conflict: Second World War; Askin register no.: 1320

### George Wilson VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/george-wilson/
Rank: Private; Unit: Highland Light Infantry; Date of action: 14 September 1914; Conflict: First World War

### Evelyn Wood VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/evelyn-wood/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 17th Lancers; Date of action: 19 October 1858; Conflict: Indian Mutiny

### Harry Blanshard Wood VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/harry-blanshard-wood/
Rank: Corporal; Unit: 2nd. Battalion. Scots Guards; Date of action: 13 October 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 14th December 1918.; Born: Born on 21st June 1881 at Newton-on-Derwent, near York. *; Died: Died on 15th August 1924 at Bristol.; Memorial: at Amos Vale Cemetery, Bristol; Medal held by: the York Castle Museum, York; Askin register no.: 1322
Citation digest (Askin): During operations at the village of St Python, France, on 13th October 1918, the advance was severely hampered by enemy machine guns, the streets being raked by fire. Corporal Wood's platoon sergeant was killed, the onus being placed on Corporal Wood to become its leader. The platoon's task was to secure the crossing of the River Selle after clearing up the western side of the village. It was imperative that the ruined bridge was captured, although sniper's, strategically placed, in front commanded the situation. Corporal Wood carried a large brick out into the open space and, lying down behind it, put up a continuous fire against the snipers. He ordered his platoon to work their way across under his covering fire. Under heavy and accurate fire from the enemy, he managed to keep firing until the whole of his platoon had reached the objective. Throughout the day his leadership was exemplary, with great disregard for his personal safety. Later, he repelled repeated enemy counter-attacks on his position. His gallantry contributed greatly to the success of the day's operations

### John Wood VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-wood/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 20th Bombay Native Infantry; Date of action: 9 December 1856; Conflict: Anglo-Persian War

### Wilfred Wood VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/wilfred-wood/
Rank: Private; Unit: 10th Battalion The Northumberland Fusiliers; Date of action: 28 October 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted 17th October 1917.; Born: Born on: 2nd February 1897 at Stockport, Cheshire.; Died: Died on: 3rd January 1982 at Hazel Grove, Nr. Stockport, Cheshire.; Memorial: Regimental Museum of The Northumberland Fusiliers, Alnwick Castle, Northumberland in the form of a Name Plate from a London Midland and Scottish Railway engine; Askin register no.: 1325
Citation digest (Askin): On 28 October 1918 near Casa Vana, Italy, when the advance was being held up by hostile machine-guns and snipers, Private Wood on his own initiative worked forward with his Lewis gun, enfiladed the enemy machine-gun nest and caused 140 men to surrender. Later when a hidden machine-gun opened fire at point- blank range, Private Wood charged the gun, firing his Lewis gun from the hip at the same time. He killed the machine-gun crew and, without further orders, pushed on and enfiladed a ditch from which three officers and 160 men subsequently surrendered

### Joseph Woodall VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/joseph-woodall/
Rank: Lance-Sergeant; Unit: Prince Consort's Own (Rifle Brigade); Date of action: 11 April 1918; Conflict: First World War

### Thomas Woodcock VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/thomas-woodcock/
Rank: Private; Unit: Irish Guards; Date of action: 12–13 September 1917; Conflict: First World War

### Charles Wooden VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/charles-wooden/
Rank: Sergeant-Major (later Lieutenant and Quartermaster); Unit: 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge's Own.); Date of action: 26 October 1854; Conflict: Crimean War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 26th October 1858.; Born: Born on: 24th March 1827 at ?, Germany.; Died: Died on: 24th April 1876 at Dover, Kent. (Believed to have shot; Memorial: St. James's Cemetery, Dover; Askin register no.: 1328
Citation digest (Askin): On 26th October 1854, in the Crimea, at Balaclava , Sergeant-Major Wooden went out with a surgeon* to the assistance of an officer who was lying seriously wounded in an exposed position, after the retreat of The Light Cavalry. He helped dress the officer's wounds under heavy fire from the enemy

### Sydney Clayton Woodroffe VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/sydney-clayton-woodroffe/
Rank: 2nd Lieutenant; Unit: 8th Battalion The Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own); Date of action: 30 July 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 6th September 1915.; Born: Born on: 17th December 1895 at Lewes, Sussex.; Died: Died on: 30th July 1915 at Hooge, Belgium.; Memorial: Menin Gate, Belgium, and The Rifle Brigade Memorial at Winchester Cathedral; Askin register no.: 1329

### James Woods VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/james-woods/
Rank: Private; Unit: 48th Battalion, AIF; Date of action: 18 September 1918; Conflict: First World War

### Geoffrey Woolley VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/geoffrey-woolley/
Rank: Second Lieutenant; Unit: Queen Victoria's Rifles; Date of action: 20–21 April 1915; Conflict: First World War

### Alexander Wright VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/alexander-wright/
Rank: Private; Unit: 77th Regiment of Foot; Date of action: 22 March 1855; 19 April 1855; Conflict: Crimean War

### Peter Harold Wright VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/peter-harold-wright/
Rank: Company Sergeant-Major; Unit: 3rd Battalion Coldstream Guards; Date of action: 25 September 1943; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 7th September 1944.; Born: Born on 10th August 1916 at Mettingham, Bungay, Suffolk.; Died: Died on 5th April 1990 at Ipswich, Suffolk.; Memorial: at All Saints Churchyard, Ashbocking, Suffolk and Helmingham Parish Church, Suffolk; Askin register no.: 1333
Citation digest (Askin): In Italy on 20th September 1943, during an assault on a steep wooded hill near Salerno, Italy, the right handed company was stopped by heavy mortar and Spandau fire, causing all the officers to become casualties. Company Sergeant-Major Wright, after seeing that there were no officers left, took charge and crawled forward by himself to examine the situation. Three Spandaus were blocking their advance. Placing a section where it could give covering fire, he single-handedly attacked each post in turn, and using hand-grenades and bayonet silenced them. On leading his company to the crest he realised that enemy fire made this position indefensible, so he led them a short distance down the hill and approached the objective from a different direction. In spite of the very heavy fire, CSM Wright, using the remainder of his company, deployed them to consolidate the position. They successfully beat off a counter-attack by the enemy and CSM Wright, in spite of heavy shell and machine-gun fire, around Company H Q., and slopes, he fetched and distributed ammunition to the company

### Theodore Wright VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/theodore-wright/
Rank: Captain; Unit: Corps of Royal Engineers; Date of action: 23 August 1914; 14 September 1914; Conflict: First World War

### Wallace Wright VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/wallace-wright/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 2nd Regiment of Foot; Date of action: 26 February 1903; Conflict: Kano-Sokoto Expedition

### George Wyatt VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/george-wyatt/
Rank: Lance Corporal; Unit: Coldstream Guards; Date of action: 25–26 August 1914; Conflict: First World War

### Guy Wylly VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/guy-wylly/
Rank: Lieutenant; Unit: 1st Tasmanian Imperial Bushmen; Date of action: 1 September 1900; Conflict: Second Boer War

### Charles Yate VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/charles-yate/
Rank: Major; Unit: King's Own (Yorkshire Light Infantry); Date of action: 26 August 1914; Conflict: First World War

### George Allix Lavington Yate VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/george-allix-lavington-yate/
Rank: Major; Unit: 2nd Battalion. King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry; Gazette: London Gazetted on 25th November 1914.; Born: Born on 14th March 1872 at Madeley, Shropshire.; Died: Died on 20th September 1914 , from his wounds whilst in a Prisoner-of-War; Memorial: at Berlin South-Western Cemetery, Stahsdorf, Germany; Medal held by: King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Museum,; Askin register no.: 1339
Citation digest (Askin): Major Yate was commanding a company, one of two, that had remained to the end in the trenches on the 26th August, 1914, at Le Cateau in France. When all the officers were killed or wounded, and their ammunition finished, he led the remaining 19 survivors in a charge against the enemy. He was severely wounded in this charge and was eventually captured by the Germans and taken eventually to a prison camp. It was here, at Targau, POW Camp that he died on the 20th September 1914

### Yeshwant Ghadge VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/yeshwant-ghadge/
Rank: Naik; Unit: 5th Mahratta Light Infantry. Indian Army; Date of action: 10 July 1944; Conflict: Second World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 2nd November 1944.; Born: Born on 16th November 1921 at Phalasgaon Village in the Kolaba; Died: Killed in Action on 10th July 1944 at the Upper Tiber Valley,; Memorial: on Cassino Memorial, Italy. (Final resting place unknown); Medal held by: not known; Askin register no.: 1340
Citation digest (Askin): Naik Yeshwant Ghadge was in command of a rifle section in the Upper Tiber Valley, Italy on 10th July 1944, when they came under heavy machine-gun fire which killed or wounded every member of the section with the exception of himself. Without a thought for his own safety, he rushed the machine-gun post. Throwing in a grenade first, knocking out the machine-gun and its operator, then shooting another member of the gun crew. Finding himself with no time to change his magazine he clubbed the two remaining crew to death. He was then mortally wounded by an enemy sniper

### Frederick Youens VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/frederick-youens/
Rank: Second Lieutenant; Unit: 13th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry; Date of action: 7 July 1917; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 2nd August, 1917.; Born: Born on 14th August, 1895 at High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire.; Memorial: Railway Dugouts Burial Ground, Belgium and in High Wycombe Parish Church, Buckinghamshire; Medal held by: the Durham Light Infantry Museum; Askin register no.: 1341
Citation digest (Askin): On 7th July 1917 near Hill 60, Belgium intelligence had reason to believe that the enemy were preparing to carry out a raid on our trenches. Second Lieutenant Youens, already been wounded, immediately set out to reorganise a Lewis gun team which had been thrown into confusion after a heavy shelling. During this time an enemy bomb fell on the gun position and failed to explode. The Lieutenant picked it up and threw it over the parapet, but a short time later, another bomb landed close to the same position. Again he picked it up, but before he could return it over the parapet it exploded, severely wounding him and some of his men. Lieutenant Youens died of his wounds two days later

### John Scott Youll VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-scott-youll/
Rank: Second Lieutenant; Unit: 1st Battalion. Northumberland Fusiliers; Date of action: 15 June 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 25th July 1918.; Born: Born on 6th June 1897 at Thorncroft, Thornley, County Durham.; Died: Killed in action on 27th October 1918 during the crossing of the; Memorial: at Giavera British Cemetery, Treviso, Italy; Medal held by: unknown; Askin register no.: 1342
Citation digest (Askin): On the 15th in June 1918, Second Lieutenant Youll was commanding a patrol south-west of Asiago, Italy, when they came under heavy enemy fire. After ordering his men to return to safety, he remained to survey the situation. He found that he was unable to return to his company so he reported to another unit. Here he took command of several men, all from different units, and held the position against enemy attack until a machine-gun opened up on his rear. Rushing towards the gun, he killed most of the crew, captured the gun and opened fire: inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy. Lieutenant Youll then carried out three separate counter-attacks, each one resulting in the enemy being driven back

### Alexander Young VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/alexander-young/
Rank: Sergeant-Major; Unit: Cape Police. South African Forces; Date of action: 13 August 1901; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 8th November 1901.; Born: Born on 27th January 1873 at Ballinona, Clarinbridge, County Galway,; Died: Killed in action on 19th October 1916 on the Somme, France.; Medal held by: unknown; Askin register no.: 1343
Citation digest (Askin): On 13th August 1901 at the close of the action at Ruiter's Kraal, South Africa, Sergeant-Major Young, along with a small party of men, charged some kopjes which were being held by a score of Boers under Commandant Erasmus. When they arrived at these kopjes they saw the enemy galloping back to another one, also held by the Boers. The Sergeant-Major then galloped 50 yards ahead of his men and closed with the Boers. After shooting one of them, Captain Erasmus was taken prisoner but not before he fired point-blank, three times, at Sergeant-Major Young

### Frank Edward Young VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/frank-edward-young/
Rank: 2nd Lieutenant; Unit: 1st Battalion, Hertfordshire Regiment; Date of action: 18 September 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 14th December, 1918.; Born: Born on 2nd October 1895 at Cherat, NorthWest Province, India.; Died: Died on 18th September, 1918 near Havrincourt, France. (killed; Memorial: Hermies Hill British Cemetery, France and on the War Memorial in St Mary's Churchyard, Hitchin, Hertfordshire; Medal held by: the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regimental; Askin register no.: 1344
Citation digest (Askin): On 18th September, 1918 south-east of Havrincourt, France, during an enemy counter-attack and throughout intense enemy fire, 2nd Lieutenant Young visited all posts, warned the garrisons and encouraged the men. In the early stages of the attack he rescued two of his men who had been captured and bombed and silenced an enemy machine gun. Then he fought his way back to the main barricade and drove out a party of the enemy assembling there. Throughout four hours of heavy fighting this officer set a fine example and was last seen fighting hand-to-hand against a considerable number of the enemy

### John Francis Young VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/john-francis-young/
Rank: Private; Unit: 87th Battalion. Quebec Regiment. * Canadian Expeditionary Force; Date of action: 2 September 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 14th December 1918.; Born: Born on 14th January 1893 at Kidderminster, Worcestershire.; Died: Died on 7th November 1929, at Quebec, Canada.; Memorial: at Mount Royal Cemetery, Montreal, Canada; Medal held by: unknown; Askin register no.: 1345
Citation digest (Askin): Throughout the operations on the 2nd 3rd and 4th September 1918, whilst acting as a stretcher bearer he showed the greatest Valour and devotion to duty. On the 2nd September 1918, in an attack at the Dury Arras Sector, France, whilst attached to D company, the company came under heavy shell and machine-gun fire: causing them to suffer many casualties. Without hesitation, Private Young went out into the open, where there was a complete absence of cover and the area was being swept with enemy fire, and there worked ceaselessly to dress the wounds on the casualties. He returned to replenish his supplies of bandages and dressings, all of the time under extremely heavy enemy fire, on more than one occasion. For over an hour he continued this heroic work. When the enemy fire had died down, he personally led parties of stretcher-bearers to bring in the casualties that he had dressed earlier

### Thomas Young VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/thomas-young/
Rank: Private; Unit: 9th Battalion. Durham Light Infantry; Date of action: 25–31 March 1918; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 4th June 1918.; Born: Born on 28th January 1895 at Bolden, County Durham.; Died: Died on 15th October 1966 at Whickham, County Durham.; Memorial: at St Patrick's Cemetery, High Spen, County Durham; Medal held by: the Durham Light Infantry Museum,; Askin register no.: 1346
Citation digest (Askin): For five days from 21st/25th March 1918 at Bucquoy, France, when acting as a stretcher bearer, Private Young set a most outstanding example of courage and devotion to duty when under extremely heavy rifle, machine-gun and shellfire, directed at him personally, he, on no less than nine different occasions went out in front of the Regiment's lines, in broad daylight, to bring back the wounded to safety. Those that were too severely injured to be moved, Private Young attended to their injuries under extremely harassing fire, then carrying them himself to the safety of the Allied lines. By this action, he rescued, and saved, the nine lives of his comrades. His complete disregard for his own safety, his ceaseless energy and his ability to dress the wounded goes beyond any praise possible

### Thomas James Young VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/thomas-james-young/
Rank: Lieutenant (later Captain); Unit: Royal Navy (Naval Brigade); Date of action: 16 November 1857; Conflict: Indian Mutiny; Gazette: London Gazetted on 1st February 1849.; Born: Born on: 1827. Actual date and place not known.; Died: Died on: 20th March 1869 at Caen, France.; Memorial: Protestant Cemetery, Rue de Magazin á Poudre, Caen, France; Medal held by: the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich; Askin register no.: 1347
Citation digest (Askin): On 16 November 1867 at Lucknow, India, naval guns were brought up close to the Shah Nujeff mosque, and the gun crews kept up a steady fire in an attempt to breach the walls, while a hail of musket balls and grenades from the mutineers inside the mosque caused heavy casualties. Lieutenant Young moved from gun to gun giving encouragement, and when he and an able seaman (see W. HALL*. Reg. No.511)were the only survivors, all the rest being killed or wounded, Lieutenant Young took the last gunners place and between them they loaded and fired the gun

### William Young VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/william-young/
Rank: Private; Unit: 8th Battalion The East Lancashire Regiment; Date of action: 22 December 1915; Conflict: First World War; Gazette: Gazette publication of 30th March, 1916.; Born: Born on 1st January 1876 at Maryhill, Glasgow, Scotland.; Died: Died on 27th August 1916 at Aldershot, Hampshire.; Memorial: Preston Cemetery (New hall Lane),Lancashire; Medal held by: the Queen's Lancashire Regimental Museum; Askin register no.: 1348
Citation digest (Askin): On 22nd December 1915, East of Fonquevillers, France, Private Young saw from his trench that one of his company's NCOs was lying wounded in front of the wire. Acting without orders and heedless of his exposure to enemy fire, he climbed over the parapet and went to the rescue of his sergeant. He was hit by two bullets, one shattered his jaw and the other entered his chest. Undeterred, he went on and, with another soldier who came to assist, brought the wounded sergeant back to safety. Later Private Young walked back to the village dressing station to have his injuries attended to

### David Reginald Younger VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/david-reginald-younger/
Rank: Captain; Unit: 1st Battalion. Gordon Highlanders; Date of action: 11 July 1900; Conflict: Second Boer War; Gazette: London Gazetted on 8th August 1902. *; Born: Born on 17th March 1871 at Edinburgh.; Died: Killed in action on 11th June 1900 at Lechochoek, Transvaal, South; Memorial: at Krugersdorp Cemetery, Transvaal, South Africa; Medal held by: unknown; Askin register no.: 1349
Citation digest (Askin): Captain Younger headed a party near Krugersdorp, South Africa, on 11th July 1900. They successfully manhandled an artillery wagon, protected only by a small kopje, even so they were exposed to heavy and precise enemy fire. He joined the second party which had gone out to attempt to bring in the guns and he was mortally wounded and later dying of these wounds

### Raphael Zengel VC — https://victoriacross.co.uk/recipients/raphael-zengel/
Rank: Sergeant; Unit: 5th Battalion, CEF; Date of action: 9 August 1918; Conflict: First World War