During WWI, I believe a pigeon used for transporting messages, was awarded the VC. (The pigeon's name was Pete, I think).
Because before the Victoria Cross medals were only given to officers and not the poor soldiers who do most of the fighting so Queen Victoria and her husband decided it was time for a medal that could be awarded to any one what ever their rank.
The Victoria cross is earned by an act of bravery in war situations by the British and commonwealth forces. It was started by Queen Victoria in the 19th century and has been carried on ever since. One of the most recent soldiers to receive it was Private Johnson Beharry. The medal will be similar in standing to the American Purple Heart. I hope you find this helpful. The Victoria Cross is nothing like the American equivalent of a purple heart. The Purple heart is awarded to anyone who is injured in battle. The Victoria cross is awarded for extraordinary acts of bravery in the face of the enemy. It is the highest honer which can be bestowed upon a member of the armed forces of commonwealth countries. It is similar in standing to the American Medal of Honor. You really should not be posting answers like the one above if you don't know what your talking about. I am sure the person who posted this response above did not intended any disrespect but is disrespectful to all those brave diggers who have been awarded the cross to have it compared to a purple heart.
Victoria has never Brocken a bone
It is doubtful she ever will.
yes
Yes she did
No
No animal has ever been on Mars.
There is no such event. You only ever receive letters from "Mom". Similarly, your character's parents never visit your town.
While praying before a cross, Padre Pio received the stigmata September 20, 1918, the first priest ever to be so blessed.
yes, it is a very comon name. havent you ever heard of Queen Victoria?!?!?
No, Teri Hatcher was never a Victoria Secret model.