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  1. en.m.wikipedia.org › wiki › Victoria_CrossVictoria Cross - Wikipedia

    The Victoria Cross ( VC) is the highest and most prestigious decoration of the British decorations system. It is awarded for valour "in the presence of the enemy" to members of the British Armed Forces and may be awarded posthumously.

  2. en.m.wikipedia.org › wiki › Lists_of_Victoria_Cross_recipientsLists of Victoria Cross recipients - Wikipedia

    Lists of Victoria Cross recipients are lists of people who have been awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious of the orders, decorations, and medals of the United Kingdom. It is awarded for valour "in the presence of the enemy" to members of the British Armed Forces.

  3. www.britannica.com › topic › Victoria-Cross-British-military-decorationVictoria Cross | Award, History & Notable Recipients | Britannica

    Jul 19, 2024 · Victoria Cross, the highest decoration for valour in the British armed forces, awarded for extreme bravery in the face of the enemy. It was instituted in 1856 by Queen Victoria at the request of her consort, Prince Albert.

  4. en.m.wikipedia.org › wiki › List_of_Victoria_Cross_recipients_by_campaignList of Victoria Cross recipients by campaign - Wikipedia

    The Victoria Cross (VC) is a military decoration awarded for valour "in the face of the enemy" to members of armed forces of some Commonwealth countries and previous British Empire territories.

  5. www.victoriacross.org.ukVICTORIA CROSS

    the victoria cross This website on the award of the Victoria Cross is dedicated in recognising the burial location of holders of the Victoria Cross, world-wide. Included in each entry are details of each recipient showing where the holder is buried, which, in most cases, includes an image of a grave.

  6. www.nam.ac.uk › explore › victoria-crossThe Victoria Cross | National Army Museum

    The Victoria Cross is one of the highest awards a soldier can receive. It requires an act of extreme bravery in the presence of the enemy, and has achieved almost mythical status, with each award accompanied by an inspiring tale of gallantry and daring.

  7. www.historic-uk.com › HistoryUK › HistoryofBritainThe History of the Victoria Cross

    The Victoria Cross was introduced on 29 January 1856 by Queen Victoria to honour acts of valour during the Crimean War. Whilst the bravery of officers could be recognised via the Order of the Bath, no such award was available for ordinary servicemen…

  8. www.awm.gov.au › articles › encyclopediaVictoria Cross | Australian War Memorial

    The Victoria Cross is the highest award for acts of bravery in wartime. It was instituted in 1856 by Queen Victoria and made retrospective to 1854 to cover the period of the Crimean War. It is possible for any serving member of the armed forces to obtain this award.

  9. www.forces.net › heritage › historyAll you need to know about the Victoria Cross - Forces Network

    What is the Victoria Cross? The medal was introduced on 29 January 1856, by Queen Victoria, to reward the bravery shown by soldiers during the Crimean War.

  10. www.historyhit.com › distinguished-victoria-cross-winners6 of the Most Distinguished Victoria Cross Winners in History

    Oct 8, 2022 · From the youngest man to receive the VC to the only person to have earned both a VC and an Olympic gold medal, here are 6 record-breaking recipients of the Victoria Cross. The first recipient of a Victoria Cross: Charles Lucas