Victoria Cross holder

The Victoria Cross is the most prestigious decoration in the British honours system, awarded to members of the British armed forces and to the other Commonwealth nations during the world wars. The VC is earned by acts of valour in the presence of the enemy. Tell us their stories.

Subadar Netra Bahadur Thapa - 5th Royal Gurkha Rifles (Frontier Force)

Second World War Army Indian Victoria Cross holder RANGOON MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

Capt. G. M. Flowerdew, Lord Strathcona's Horse - Victoria Cross at Moreuil Wood

First World War Army Canadian Victoria Cross holder NAMPS-AU-VAL BRITISH CEMETERY

By Noonans Mayfair

United Kingdom

Lieutenant The Hon. Christopher Furness VC, 53422, Welsh Guards, 1st Bn.

Second World War Army United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder DUNKIRK MEMORIAL

Second Lieutenant Frederick Youens VC

First World War Army United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder RAILWAY DUGOUTS BURIAL GROUND (TRANSPORT FARM)

Second Lieutenant Alfred Victor Smith VC, "D" Coy. 1st/5th Bn., East Lancashire Regiment

First World War Army United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder TWELVE TREE COPSE CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Serjeant David Finlay VC

First World War Army United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder BASRA MEMORIAL

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