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.

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Major William Henry Johnston VC

First World War Army United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder PERTH CEMETERY (CHINA WALL)

Captain Harry Sherwood Ranken VC

First World War Army United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder BRAINE COMMUNAL CEMETERY

Captain James Anson Otho Brooke VC

First World War Army United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder ZANTVOORDE BRITISH CEMETERY

Serjeant Harold John Colley VC MM

First World War Army United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder MAILLY WOOD CEMETERY, MAILLY-MAILLET

Captain John Aidan Liddell VC MC

First World War Air Force United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder BASINGSTOKE (SOUTH VIEW OR OLD) CEMETERY

Major David Nelson VC

First World War Army United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder LILLERS COMMUNAL CEMETERY

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