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Queen’s funeral guest list includes Victoria and George Cross recipients

Seven Victoria Cross and 10 George Cross medal recipients will be at the Queen’s funeral service on Monday, including one from New Zealand and four from Australia. Here is a list of them, and their achievements: – Willie Apiata VC (for New Zealand) ...

16 Sept 2022 at 17:58

Ireland

First Victoria Cross awarded to civilian sells for almost £1m at auction

The first Victoria Cross awarded to a civilian – an Irishman from Co Westmeath – has been bought at auction for almost £1 million. London auctioneers Noonans said the £930,000 paid for the VC given to Thomas Henry Kavanagh represents a new world ...

14 Sept 2022 at 16:57

Victoria Cross and George Cross recipients ‘humbled’ to be part of funeral

Recipients of the Victoria Cross and George Cross have said they are “humble and honoured” to be involved in the procession at the Queen’s funeral. The VC and GC Association said 17 of the 23 recipients will be in attendance at the service on ...

16 Sept 2022 at 12:48

Scotland

RAF captain receives award for wartime service more than 75 years late

A 103-year-old RAF captain has been awarded a medal for giving “so much in the service” of the country during the Second World War. John Cruickshank was given the Air Efficiency Award – which recognised volunteers who served in the RAF’s ...

20 Mar 2024 at 18:33

Anne visits grave of British officer honoured with VC for Gallipoli gallantry

A British soldier honoured after his death for leading an exceptional attack during the ill-fated Gallipoli campaign has been recognised by the Princess Royal. Lieutenant Colonel Charles Doughty-Wylie, of The Royal Welch Fusiliers, is ...

24 Apr 2025 at 14:59

Last surviving Second World War Victoria Cross recipient dies aged 105

Britain’s last surviving Second World War Victoria Cross recipient has died aged 105. Flight Lieutenant John Cruickshank, from Aberdeen, received the VC for bravery during an attack on an enemy submarine that left him seriously ...

16 Aug 2025 at 17:51

First naval Victoria Cross of First World War could fetch £260,000 at auction

A Victoria Cross won by a sailor in the First World War could fetch up to £260,000 when it goes under the hammer later this month. It was awarded to Captain Henry Peel Ritchie, of the Royal Navy, who was born in Edinburgh, for ...

03 Jul 2024 at 14:55

First World War Navy VC sells for £240,000

A Victoria Cross awarded to a sailor in the First World War has sold for £240,000 at auction. It was handed to Captain Henry Peel Ritchie, of the Royal Navy – who was born in Edinburgh, for his gallant command of HMS ...

24 Jul 2024 at 09:22

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