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He is an outstanding war hero.
- Charles Hazlitt Upham
- Born in Christchurch
- Awarded the Victoria Cross and Bar for outstanding gallantry and leadership in Crete, May 1941, and Egypt, July 1942
- Wounded and captured by the Germans during the campaign in Egypt
- Was imprisoned in Colditz Castle after repeated attempts to escape
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Why is charles Upham famous?
he invented electricity
Why was Charles Upham famous?
Charles Upham is famous in New Zeal-and because he was one of the only three people who have won the Victoria Cross. He won this award for his actions in Crete.
Why Charles upham famous?
Charles Upham is famous in New Zeal-and because he was one of the only three people who have won the Victoria Cross. He won this award for his actions in Crete.
Why is Charles upham famous for?
He is one of New Zealands most famous soldier- a war hero to some.
Why did sir Charles Upham get his VC's?
He was Charles Upham,not sir Charles Upham.He refused a knighthood.
When was Charles Upham Shepard born?
Charles Upham Shepard was born in 1804.
When did Charles Upham Shepard die?
Charles Upham Shepard died in 1886.
When did Charles Wentworth Upham die?
Charles Wentworth Upham died on 1875-06-15.
When was Charles Wentworth Upham born?
Charles Wentworth Upham was born on 1802-05-04.
How did Charles upham die?
he got murded by me
What is Charles Upham's full name?
Assuming you mean the captain who won a VC and Bar in World War 2, his name is Charles Hazlitt Upham.
Who is the most recent person to get the victoria cross in New Zealand?
Charles Upham VC with Bar
