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In World War 1 even though they were fighting in the Canadian corps many of the men who won Victoria crosses were born in other countries such as England Scotland and Ireland Why is this so?
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How many bronze stars awarded in World War 2?
The total number of Bronze Star Medals awarded during World War 2 is unknown. The 82nd Airborne alone was awarded 2,478 Bronze Stars. The medal was created in 1944.
How many Victoria crosses were awarded on d-day?
Only one VC was awarded on D-day, to Company Sergeant Major Stan Hollis of the Green Howards. On 3 separate occasions on D-Day CSM Hollis was seen to defeat enemy positions alone, once with grenades against a pillbox on the beach, later with a PIAT anti tank gun against a dug in machine gun, and finally with a Bren gun against fortified houses. On each occasion he saved lives of his men and officers.
How many medal of honor winners were there in World War 2?
There were somewhere between 432-450 Medals of Honor awarded for WWII.
How many American troops were wounded in World War 2?
Between 800 thousand and one million Purple Heart Medals were awarded in WWII.
How many Victoria Cross' were won at Gallipoli?
7 Victoria crosses were awarded at Gallipoli.
How many Victoria Crosses were awarded in the Falklands Campaign?
Two were awarded during the Falklands War.
How many Victoria Crosses were awarded in the Battle of Rorke's Drift?
11 Victorian crosses were awarded along with other decorations and honours
How many Catholics have won Victoria Crosses?
The religious affiliations of those awarded the Victoria Cross are not noted.
How many Victoria Crosses were awarded for Rorke's Drift in the Zulu Wars?
A total of 11 Victoria Crosses were awarded for the defense of Rorke's Drift during the Zulu Wars in 1879. This remains the highest number of VCs awarded for a single action in British military history.
How many Victoria crosses were awarded to Northern Irish soldiers in World War 2?
== == It is impossible to say because individuals who were awarded the Victoria Cross are NOT identified by their nationality or place of birth, only their branch of service, and their unit at the time of their act of bravery.
How many Victoria crosses have the royal marines won?
10
How many Gurkha have been awarded the Victoria Cross?
11 Gurkhas got VC in 2nd World War.
How many have received the Victoria cross?
A total of 1,353 individuals have been awarded the Victoria Cross.
Who were the people awarded the Victoria cross?
The Victoria Cross is awarded to heros of Great Britain (although recipients are of many nationalities). List of recipients linked below
How many Victoria crosses were rewarded to british troops during the battle of the somme?
51
How many Australians have been awarded the Victoria cross?
four Australians were awarded this medal nine went to British men.
