The History of the Victoria Cross
Download or Read eBook The History of the Victoria Cross PDF written by Philip A. Wilkins and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2012-05-22 with total page 463 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Philip A. Wilkins |
Publisher | : Andrews UK Limited |
Total Pages | : 463 |
Release | : 2012-05-22 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781781516737 |
ISBN-13 | : 1781516731 |
Rating | : 4/5 (37 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The History of the Victoria Cross by : Philip A. Wilkins
Book excerpt: An account of how the VC was won by 520 of its recipients. Brief biographical information is provided in respect of commissioned officers. A portrait photograph of the recipient is included in 392 cases; typically the subject is deicted in uniform and wearing the VC and medals. The appendices include transcripts of several official reports which relate to Kavanagh's VC deed, the Rorke's Drift VC action (written by Chad VC and Reynolds VC) and the posthumous VC deeds of Coghill and Melvill. Also included is a list of VCs by service or regiment.