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. The VC was introduced, in Great Britain, on 29 January 1856 by Queen Victoria to reward acts of valour during the Crimean War. It takes precedence over all other orders, decorations and medals. It may be awarded to a person of any rank in any service, and to civilians under military command. All those who earn the VC have their names published in The London Gazette.[1]
* indicates a posthumous award
See also
Notes
- ↑ Ashcroft 2006, pp. IX–XIII, 7.
References
- Ashcroft, Michael (2006). Victoria Cross Heroes. London: Headline Book Publishing. ISBN 978-0-75531-632-8.
Further reading
- McNish, Robin; Bray, Paul; Messenger, Charles (2000). Iron Division: The History of the 3rd Division 1809-2000 (3rd. ed.). Salisbury: Headquarters 3 (UK) Division. ISBN 978-0-71102-820-3.
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