Arthur Walderne St. Clair Tisdall
British military officer (1890–1915); recipient of the Victoria Cross
About Arthur Walderne St. Clair Tisdall
Lived 1890 – 1915 (aged 24). Arthur Walderne St. Clair Tisdall was a military personnel.
Arthur Walderne St Clair Tisdall VC (21 July 1890 – 6 May 1915) was a British recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Life Tisdall was born in Bombay, British India in 1890, and after emigrating attended Bedford School from 1900 to 1909.
Tisdall joined the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve when he was 24 years old, at the outbreak of the First World War.
He was mortally wounded by a sniper during the Second Battle of Krithia at Achi Baba on 6 May 1915, and was buried where he fell, but today has no known grave.
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British military officer (1890–1915); recipient of the Victoria Cross
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Arthur Walderne St. Clair Tisdall was born on 21 July 1890 in Mumbai.
When did Arthur Walderne St. Clair Tisdall die?
Arthur Walderne St. Clair Tisdall died on 6 May 1915 in Açı Baba.
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Arthur Walderne St. Clair Tisdall was a military personnel.
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