Why did sir Charles Upham get his VC's?
He was Charles Upham,not sir Charles Upham.He refused a knighthood.
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.
When was Charles upham born?
The name, while not that common, however, quite a few people share it. More specific information needs to be known about WHICH Charles Upham is being referred to, or asked about.
Who is Charles upham and what year upham distinguished himself with dispalys of nerveless competence?
Charles Upham was a New Zealand soldier. He is a hero because he did many brave and courages things. He was and remains the only combatant soldier to have ever been awarded the double Victoria Cross and the Bar. One of the years he did something really courages is 1942. Hope this is what you were looking for.
When was Charles Upham rescued from colditz castle?
I don't know if Mr Charles Upham would like to say he was "rescued" from Colditz, however it was the American Army that first liberated the Colditz Castle on the 16th April 1945. Subsequently, most POW's held in Colditz Castle were arranged forthwith to return to their respective countries. Charles Upham however had other ideas, and as the Colditz Castle Kommandant had already surrendered to the POW's inside Colditz and made the castle's armoury available… Read More
What did Charles upham get his metal for?
for carrying a wounded solider back though the fight and to safety
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.
Why is Charles upham famous for?
He is one of New Zealands most famous soldier- a war hero to some.
What is Charles Upham famous for?
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 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Kids/FamousNewZealanders/5Facts/
What has the author Mary Upham Kelley written?
Mary Upham Kelley has written: 'Upham and Amherst, N.H., memories'
How is Sir Henry related to Charles Baskerville in the Hound of the Baskerville?
Sir Henry Baskerville is Sir Charles Baskerville's nephew.
Can you be awarded the Victoria cross twice?
Noel Godfrey Chavasse, Arthur Martin-Leake and Charles Hazlitt Upham have been awarded it twice.
What was the name of New zealands most highly decorated sldier?
Charles Hazlett Upham was awarded the Victoria Cross twice during WWII.
Who was the New Zealand soldier who won the Victorian cross?
Willie Apiata most recently in Afghanistan. Charles Upham won twice in WWII.
What has the author James Robert Upham written?
James Robert Upham has written: 'The descendants of Henry Clinton Upham, Sr. and Charlotte Hart Peppard Upham' -- subject(s): Family
How old is Sir Charles?
Referring to his nickname "Sir Charles", Charles Barkley is 53 years old (born February 20, 1953. Blues singer Sir Charles Jones (not a title) was born April 25, 1973.