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Bookmark or Share- 6 of the Most Distinguished Victoria Cross Winners in HistoryFrom 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
- All you need to know about the Victoria Cross - Forces NetworkWhat 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.
- Victoria Cross | Award, History & Notable Recipients | BritannicaVictoria 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. The first crosses were awarded during the Crimean War.
- Victoria Cross - WikipediaThe Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest and most prestigious decoration of the British honours system. It is awarded for valour "in the presence of the enemy" to members of the British Armed Forces and may be awarded posthumously.
- Lists of Victoria Cross recipients - WikipediaLists 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.
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