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-Commander Arthur Leyland Harrison

First World War Navy United Kingdom Pre-war sportsman/woman Victoria Cross holder ZEEBRUGGE MEMORIAL

Sergeant Albert Gill VC

First World War Army United Kingdom Post Office Victoria Cross holder DELVILLE WOOD CEMETERY, LONGUEVAL

Private Samuel Needham VC

First World War Army United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder KANTARA WAR MEMORIAL CEMETERY

Second Lieutenant John “Jack” Youll VC

First World War Army United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder GIAVERA BRITISH CEMETERY, ARCADE

Serjeant Henry James Nicholas VC

First World War Army New Zealand Victoria Cross holder VERTIGNEUL CHURCHYARD, ROMERIES

Corporal John McNamara VC

First World War Army United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder ROMERIES COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION

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