Victoria Cross – The Facts
Throughout the preceding pages, myriad facts, figures, statistics, and astonishing details in respect of the Victoria Cross and those who have been awarded the decoration have been laid out. Presented here is a summary of just some of the essential facts
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The Victoria Cross was created on 29 January 1856.
The Victoria Cross recognises acts of extreme bravery carried out under direct enemy fire.
Since 1856, 1,354 people have been awarded the Victoria Cross (although it has been awarded 1,358...
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