

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 The Hon. Christopher Furness VC, 1st Battalion, Welsh Guards
By MALCOLM PEEL
United Kingdom

Fusilier Dennis Donnini VC - 'He fought with dash, determination and magnificent courage'
Second World War
Army
United Kingdom
Victoria Cross holder
From the Ardennes to crossing the Rhine
SITTARD WAR CEMETERY
By MALCOLM PEEL
United Kingdom

Sergeant Aubrey Cosens VC, 1st Battalion, Queen's Own Rifles of Canada, R.C.I.C.
By MALCOLM PEEL
United Kingdom

Guardsman Edward Colquhoun Charlton VC, 2nd Battalion, Irish Guards
By MALCOLM PEEL
United Kingdom

Major General John Charles (Jock) Campbell VC DSO* MC, General Staff
First World War
Second World War
Army
United Kingdom
Victoria Cross holder
CAIRO WAR MEMORIAL CEMETERY
By MALCOLM PEEL
United Kingdom
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