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 George Albert Cairns VC

Second World War Army United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder TAUKKYAN WAR CEMETERY

Jemadar Abdul Hafiz VC

Second World War Army Indian Victoria Cross holder Kohima and Imphal IMPHAL INDIAN ARMY WAR CEMETERY

Lance Corporal John Pennington Harman VC

Second World War Army United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder Kohima and Imphal KOHIMA WAR CEMETERY

Captain John Niel Randle VC

Second World War Army United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder Kohima and Imphal KOHIMA WAR CEMETERY

Serjeant Hanson Victor Turner VC

Second World War Army United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder Kohima and Imphal IMPHAL WAR CEMETERY

Captain Ian Oswald Liddell

Second World War Army United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder BECKLINGEN WAR CEMETERY

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