About Harry Christian
Lived 1892 – 1974 (aged 82). Harry Christian was a military personnel.
Harry Christian VC (17 January 1892 – 2 September 1974) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to members of the British and Commonwealth armed forces.
Details Christian was 23 years old, and a private in the 2nd Battalion, King's Own Royal Regiment (Lancaster), British Army during the First World War when the following deed took place at Cuinchy, France, for which he was awarded the VC.
The citation, published in the London Gazette on 3 March 1916, read:
The Medal His Victoria Cross is displayed at The King's Own Royal (Lancaster) Regiment Museum in Lancaster, England.
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Who was Harry Christian?
recipient of the Victoria Cross (1892–1974)
When was Harry Christian born?
Harry Christian was born on 17 January 1892 in Pennington.
When did Harry Christian die?
Harry Christian died on 2 September 1974 in West Cumberland Hospital.
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Harry Christian was a military personnel.
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