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The Victoria Cross was awarded 182 times to 181 recipients for action in the Second World War. The war, also known as World War II (WWII), was a global military conflict that involved a majority of the world's nations, including all of the great powers, organised into two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis. The war involved ...
Two Bars were awarded; Noel Godfrey Chavasse was awarded the Victoria Cross and Bar for two separate actions; Arthur Martin-Leake was awarded a VC in the Second Boer War, and his Bar for actions in the First World War. C ^ 182 medals were awarded to 181 recipients; Charles Upham was awarded the Victoria Cross and Bar.
Victoria Cross Lists of Victoria Cross recipients are lists of people who have been awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious of the orders, decorations, and medals of the United Kingdom. It is awarded for valour "in the presence of the enemy" to members of the British Armed Forces. It was previously awarded to Commonwealth countries, most of which no longer recommend ...
Victoria Cross Heroes. Headline Book Publishing. ISBN 0-7553-1632-0. "RAF Victoria Cross Holders - WW1". Malcolm Barrass. Archived from the original on 7 July 2010 "RAF Victoria Cross Holders - WW2". Malcolm Barrass. Archived from the original on 21 November 2008
The Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest and most prestigious decoration of the British decorations system.It is awarded for valour "in the presence of the enemy" to members of the British Armed Forces and may be awarded posthumously.
The Victoria Cross. This is a list of recipients of the Victoria Cross by nationality. It does not include the Victoria Cross awarded to the American Unknown Soldier of World War I buried in the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery. He was awarded the VC posthumously in 1921.
The Victoria Cross The Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest award of the United Kingdom honours system. It is awarded for gallantry "in the face of the enemy" to members of the British armed forces. It may be awarded posthumously. It was previously awarded to Commonwealth countries, most of which have established their own honours systems and no longer recommend British honours. It may be ...
Pages in category "World War II recipients of the Victoria Cross" The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .