11 Gurkhas got VC in 2nd World War.
A total of 1,353 individuals have been awarded the Victoria Cross.
The Victoria Cross has been awarded 1,356 times to 1,353 individuals.
no women have been awarded a Victoria Cross
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The Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest military decoration awarded for valour "in the face of the enemy" to members of the armed forces of some Commonwealth countries and previous British Empire territories.
four Australians were awarded this medal nine went to British men.
There have been 13.
A total of 26 Gurkhas have been awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest military honor for bravery in the British Armed Forces. These awards recognize acts of exceptional valor and courage, particularly during conflicts where Gurkha regiments have served. Their contributions span several wars, including World War I and World War II, showcasing their distinguished legacy.
Noel Godfrey Chavasse, Arthur Martin-Leake and Charles Hazlitt Upham have been awarded it twice.
The so called Australian VC has never been awarded.
There are 1356 recipients, the most recent is LCpl Johnson Beharry VC. New Zeelander
A total of 28 Victoria Crosses have been awarded to New Zealanders. This prestigious military decoration has been granted for acts of valor and bravery in various conflicts, including World War I and World War II. The recipients include both New Zealand-born soldiers and those who served under New Zealand's flag. The Victoria Cross remains a significant symbol of courage in New Zealand's military history.