

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.


Flying Officer Kenneth Campbell VC, 22 Sqn., RAFVR - Valour over a French Harbour
By MALCOLM PEEL
United Kingdom

Flight Sergeant George Thompson VC, 9 Sqn RAFVR - Saved his Comrades in a Burning Lancaster
By MALCOLM PEEL
United Kingdom

Major James Thomas Byford McCudden VC DSO* MC* MM - From Air Mechanic to Flying Ace
By MALCOLM PEEL
United Kingdom

Captain Albert Ball VC - R.F.C. ACE
First World War
Army
United Kingdom
Victoria Cross holder
ANNOEULLIN COMMUNAL CEMETERY AND GERMAN EXTENSION
By MALCOLM PEEL
United Kingdom

Lieutenant Thomas Wilkinson VC, H.M.S. Li Wo - Bravery in the South China Sea
By MALCOLM PEEL
United Kingdom
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