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 Wallace Algie VC

First World War Army Canadian Victoria Cross holder NIAGARA CEMETERY, IWUY

Sergeant William Henry “Bill” Kibby VC

Second World War Army Australian Victoria Cross holder EL ALAMEIN WAR CEMETERY

Sergeant Charles Claude Castleton VC

First World War Army Australian Victoria Cross holder POZIERES BRITISH CEMETERY, OVILLERS-LA BOISSELLE

Second Lieutenant Frederick Birks VC

First World War Army Australian Victoria Cross holder PERTH CEMETERY (CHINA WALL)

Private Thomas Cooke VC

First World War Army Australian Victoria Cross holder VILLERS-BRETONNEUX MEMORIAL

Private Robert Matthew Beatham VC

First World War Army Australian Victoria Cross holder HEATH CEMETERY, HARBONNIERES

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