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.

* indicates a posthumous award

See also

List of Victoria Cross recipients from the British 1st Division

List of Victoria Cross recipients from the British 2nd Division

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Further reading

British recipients of the Victoria Cross

Lists of recipients of the Victoria Cross by conflict

Crimean War recipients of the Victoria Cross

Second Boer War recipients of the Victoria Cross

World War I recipients of the Victoria Cross

World War II recipients of the Victoria Cross

List of Victoria Cross recipients from the British 3rd Division