About Richard Henry Burton
Lived 1923 – 1993 (aged 70). Richard Henry Burton was a British military personnel.
Private Richard Henry Burton VC (29 January 1923 – 11 July 1993) 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 British and Commonwealth forces.
Details Burton was 21 years old and a private in the 1st Battalion, Duke of Wellington's Regiment, British Army, during the Second World War at Monte Ceco, near Palazzuolo sul Senio, north-east of Florence when the following deed took place. It was for this that he was awarded the Victoria Cross.
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Further information Burton was born in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire where he worked as a bricklayer. He moved to Scotland in later life. He achieved the rank of corporal.
The medal The medal is on display in the Lord Ashcroft Gallery, Imperial War Museum, London.
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Who was Richard Henry Burton?
Recipient of the Victoria Cross (1923-1993)
When was Richard Henry Burton born?
Richard Henry Burton was born on 29 January 1923 in Melton Mowbray.
When did Richard Henry Burton die?
Richard Henry Burton died on 11 July 1993 in Kirriemuir.
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Richard Henry Burton was a military personnel.
What nationality was Richard Henry Burton?
Richard Henry Burton was British.
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