About Albert Mountain
Lived 1895 – 1967 (aged 71). Albert Mountain was a British military personnel.
Albert Mountain VC (19 April 1897 – 7 January 1967) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross during the First World War, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Mountain won his VC on 26 March 1918 at Hamelincourt, France, while serving as a sergeant in the 15/17th Battalion (Leeds Pals), The Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment), British Army. The citation for his VC reads:
He was also awarded the Croix de guerre and Médaille militaire (France).
His Victoria Cross is displayed at The Prince of Wales's Own Regiment of Yorkshire Museum, York, England.
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Who was Albert Mountain?
Recipient of the Victoria Cross (1895-1967)
When was Albert Mountain born?
Albert Mountain was born on 19 April 1895 in Leeds.
When did Albert Mountain die?
Albert Mountain died on 7 January 1967 in Leeds.
What was Albert Mountain's occupation?
Albert Mountain was a military personnel.
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Albert Mountain was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Albert Mountain. https://biography.guide/albert-mountain/
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