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.

Sergeant Leo Clarke VC

First World War Army Canadian Victoria Cross holder ETRETAT CHURCHYARD

Lance Corporal Fred Fisher VC

First World War Army Canadian Victoria Cross holder Pre-war sportsman/woman YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL

Company Sergeant Major Frederick William Hall VC

First World War Army Canadian Victoria Cross holder YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL

Private James Clelland Richardson VC

First World War Army Canadian Victoria Cross holder ADANAC MILITARY CEMETERY, MIRAUMONT

Private John Bernard Croak VC

First World War Army Canadian Victoria Cross holder HANGARD WOOD BRITISH CEMETERY

Private John George Pattison VC

First World War Army Canadian Victoria Cross holder LA CHAUDIERE MILITARY CEMETERY, VIMY

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