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  2. List of First World War Victoria Cross recipients - Wikipedia

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    The Royal Irish Rifles in a communications trench on the first day on the Somme, 1 July 1916 The Victoria Cross (VC) was awarded 628 times to 627 recipients for action in the First World War (1914–1918). The Victoria Cross is a military decoration awarded for valor "in the face of the enemy" to members of armed forces of some Commonwealth countries and previous British Empire territories. It ...

  3. List of Victoria Cross recipients by campaign - Wikipedia

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    The first citations of the VC, particularly those in the initial gazette of 24 February 1857, varied in the details of each action; some specify date ranges while some specify a single date. The original Royal Warrant did not contain a specific clause regarding posthumous awards, although official policy was to not award the VC posthumously. [5]

  4. List of Crimean War Victoria Cross recipients - Wikipedia

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    The Victoria Cross (VC) was awarded to 111 members of the British Armed Forces during the Crimean War (also known as the Russian War) that lasted from 1854 to 1856. The Victoria Cross 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 ...

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  6. List of English Victoria Cross recipients - Wikipedia

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    The following is a partial list of English recipients of the Victoria Cross. ** Holders of VC and bar (twice awarded the VC). Name Service Date Conflict Location

  7. List of Australian Victoria Cross recipients - Wikipedia

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    The VC was instituted by Queen Victoria in 1856, initially to reward acts of valour during the Crimean War. Because of its rarity and inherent significance, the VC is highly prized, both as an award and as a collector's item, with one medal being sold for over A$1 million at auction. [2]

  8. Today’s NYT ‘Strands’ Hints, Spangram and Answers for ...

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    According to the New York Times, here's exactly how to play Strands: Find theme words to fill the board. Theme words stay highlighted in blue when found.

  9. List of medical recipients of the Victoria Cross - Wikipedia

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    The Victoria Cross The Victoria Cross (VC) is a military decoration that may be bestowed upon members of the British or Commonwealth armed forces for acts of valour or gallantry performed in the face of the enemy. Within the British honours system and those of many Commonwealth nations it is the highest award a soldier can receive for actions in combat. It was established in 1856 and since ...