About
British Army Lieutenant who was awarded the Victoria Cross for running ammunition during World War II while his compatriots attempted to keep enemy forces from advancing.
Before Fame
In 1940, he joined the British Army and became a private.
Trivia
He died while protecting his troop by placing himself out in the open to have a better chance of shooting enemy forces.
Family Life
He was born in Catford, London.
Associated With
The Victoria Cross was named after British monarch Queen Victoria.
