The
Victoria Cross (VC) is a
military decoration awarded for valour "in the face of the enemy" to members of armed forces of some
Commonwealth countries and previous
British Empire territories. The VC was introduced, in Great Britain, on 29 January 1856 by
Queen Victoria to reward acts of valour during the
Crimean War. It takes precedence over all other orders, decorations and medals. It may be awarded to a person of any
rank in any
service, and to civilians under military command. All those who earn the VC have their names published in
The London Gazette.[1]
McNish, Robin; Bray, Paul; Messenger, Charles (2000). Iron Division: The History of the 3rd Division 1809-2000 (3rd. ed.). Salisbury: Headquarters 3 (UK) Division.
ISBN978-0-71102-820-3.