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.

Company Havildar Major Chhelu Ram VC

Second World War Army Indian Victoria Cross holder SFAX WAR CEMETERY

Second Lieutenant Stanley Boughey V.C. - he lies in a foreign land

First World War Army United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder GAZA WAR CEMETERY

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Flight Lieutenant David Lord V.C. -- Killed in Operation Market Garden.

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder Arnhem - Operation Market Garden ARNHEM OOSTERBEEK WAR CEMETERY

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Flying Officer Alfred Thomas Dance

Second World War Air Force New Zealand Victoria Cross holder RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

Subadar Richhpal Ram VC

Second World War Army Indian Victoria Cross holder KEREN CREMATION MEMORIAL

Lance Naik Sher Shah VC

Second World War Army Indian Victoria Cross holder RANGOON MEMORIAL

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