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 John Hollington Grayburn VC

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

Captain Lionel Ernest Queripel VC

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

Lance Serjeant John Daniel Baskeyfield VC

Second World War Army United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder GROESBEEK MEMORIAL

Major Anders Frederik Emil Victor Schau Lassen VC

Second World War Navy Non-Commonwealth Victoria Cross holder The Italian Campaign ARGENTA GAP WAR CEMETERY

Naik Fazl Din VC

Second World War Army Indian Victoria Cross holder RANGOON MEMORIAL

Lieutenant George Arthur Knowland VC

Second World War Army United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder TAUKKYAN WAR CEMETERY

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