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.
Lieutenant Colonel Neville Bowes Elliott-Cooper VC, DSO, MC, 8th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers Regiment
Lieutenant William Basil Weston - 'The Final Supreme Self-Sacrifice'
Private Adam Herbert Wakenshaw - "Self Sacrifice and Courageous Devotion to Duty"
Lieutenant Willward Alexander Sandys-Clarke VC, 1st Bn., The Loyal Regiment (North Lancashire)
Lieutenant Claud Raymond - 'Gallantry Despite Mortal Wounds'
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