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.

Rifleman William Frederick McFadzean VC, 18278, 14Bn Royal Irish Rifles, "C" Coy - Died to Save Others

First World War Army United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder THIEPVAL MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

Private William Buckingham VC ‘...just a quiet, simple soul…’

First World War Army United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder THIEPVAL MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

Rifleman William Mariner VC, King's Royal Rifle Corps - Enlisted at 17

First World War Army United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder THIEPVAL MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

Lieutenant Alexander Young VC

First World War Army South African Victoria Cross holder THIEPVAL MEMORIAL

Conductor Horace Henry Glasock VC

First World War Army South African Victoria Cross holder CAPE TOWN (MAITLAND) CEMETERY

Major Edwin “Ted” Swales VC

Second World War Air Force South African Victoria Cross holder LEOPOLDSBURG WAR CEMETERY

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