Henry Weale
Welsh soldier (1897–1959); recipient of the Victoria Cross
About Henry Weale
Lived 1897 – 1959 (aged 61). Henry Weale was a British military personnel.
Henry Weale VC (2 October 1897 – 13 January 1959) was a Welsh 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.
He was a 20 years old Lance-Corporal in the 14th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, British Army when on the 26 August 1918 during the First World War, the following deed took place at Bazentin-le-Grand in France, for which he was awarded the VC.
He later achieved the rank of sergeant.
Weale died in Rhyl, Denbighshire aged 61 on 13 January 1959 and is buried at Rhyl Cemetery.
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Who was Henry Weale?
Welsh soldier (1897–1959); recipient of the Victoria Cross
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Henry Weale was born on 2 October 1897 in Shotton.
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Henry Weale died on 13 January 1959 in Rhyl.
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Henry Weale was a military personnel.
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