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Only three: New Zealand Infantryman Charles Upham, the only recipient for combat actions and Royal Army Medical Corps doctors Noel Chavasse and Arthur Martin-Leake, for the rescue of wounded whilst under fire.
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How many distinguished flying crosses awarded in Vietnam?
A total of 1356 have been awarded. 1353 to individuals
Where was Cyril bassett when he was awarded the vc?
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When was Charles Heaphy awarded the VC?
11th February, 1864.
Which Canadian was awarded the Victoria cross in 1914?
No Canadian was awarded the VC in 1914. 6 were awarded for actions in 1915, but none for 1914.
How many Gurkha have been awarded the Victoria Cross?
11 Gurkhas got VC in 2nd World War.
What medals were issued in World War 1?
The VC (628 awarded) and the Medal of Honor (124 awarded).
What does VC stand for on a 2006 British 50 Pence?
VC only appears on the 2006 British 50 Pence coin. VC stands for "Victoria Cross" and is the highest military decoration which is, or has been, awarded for valour "In the face of the enemy" to members of the armed forces of various British Commonwealth/Empire countries or territories. The degree of valour required to earn a VC can be indicated by the fact that many were awarded posthumously.
What regiment won the most vc's in world wars?
the gurkhas No, the Gurkhas have only been awarded 1 VC since end of WW2, The Parachute Regiment has been awarded 3 in that time
How many soldiers have been awarded the Victoria Cross?
There are 1356 recipients, the most recent is LCpl Johnson Beharry VC. New Zeelander
Were there more victora crosses awarded in world war 1 or world war 2?
The VC was awarded 634 times in WW-1.
When was willie apiata awarded the vc?
Willie Apiata was presented with the Victoria Cross on 2 July 2007.
Who has won Victoria cross more than once?
Only three people have ever been awarded the VC twice. They do not get two medals but wear a bar on the ribbon of the Victoria Cross to show they have won it twice. This is referred to as the VC and Bar. The three VC and bar recipients were: Surgeon Captain Martin-Leake Captain Chavasse Second Lieutenant Upham I once had the honour of owning a signed document of Surgeon Captain Arthur Martin-Leake. I sold it a few months ago though for quite a hefty sum.
