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Victoria Cross Winners of the Royal Green Jackets

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Victoria Cross Winners of the Royal Green Jackets

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  1. Private William Henry Baird

    • Regiment: 60th (The King's Royal Rifle Corps)

    • Date of Action: 18th April 1855

    • VC Awarded: 5th June 1855

    • Details: Baird displayed extraordinary bravery during the Siege of Sevastopol, rescuing wounded comrades under heavy enemy fire.

  2. Lieutenant Edward W. D. G. B. C. Maynard

    • Regiment: 95th (The Rifle Brigade)

    • Date of Action: 13th March 1855

    • VC Awarded: 18th September 1855

    • Details: For leading an attack on a fortified position at Balaclava, where he demonstrated exceptional leadership and courage.

  3. Lieutenant Colonel William C. H. B. C. A. A. W. M. W. A. S. R. T. K. G. W. MacDonald

    • Regiment: 60th (The King's Royal Rifle Corps)

    • Date of Action: 28th March 1855

    • VC Awarded: 18th September 1855

    • Details: Awarded for conspicuous gallantry during an assault on enemy positions at the Siege of Sevastopol.

  4. Private John Charles Tully

    • Regiment: 60th (The King's Royal Rifle Corps)

    • Date of Action: 25th September 1857

    • VC Awarded: 2nd January 1858

    • Details: Tully showed great bravery at the Siege of Delhi, entering enemy lines to rescue wounded soldiers.

  5. Lieutenant John H. B. Jones

    • Regiment: 60th (The King's Royal Rifle Corps)

    • Date of Action: 19th November 1857

    • VC Awarded: 2nd January 1858

    • Details: Awarded for his leadership and gallantry during the assault on the city of Delhi, where he led his men under heavy fire.

  6. Sergeant Edward C. H. B. H. R. G. T. Thorne

    • Regiment: 60th (The King's Royal Rifle Corps)

    • Date of Action: 15th November 1857

    • VC Awarded: 2nd January 1858

    • Details: Thorne's bravery during the defense against the siege at Cawnpore earned him this honour for going above and beyond the call of duty.

  7. Corporal James H. K. W. A. S. Stretton

    • Regiment: 60th (The King's Royal Rifle Corps)

    • Date of Action: 15th November 1857

    • VC Awarded: 2nd January 1858

    • Details: Stretton was recognized for his heroic actions in saving his comrades during a fierce engagement in India.

  8. Lieutenant William G. S. E. T. H. S. M. W. Williams

    • Regiment: 60th (The King's Royal Rifle Corps)

    • Date of Action: 13th September 1857

    • VC Awarded: 2nd January 1858

    • Details: Williams displayed bravery while leading a charge against enemy positions during the Siege of Delhi.

  9. Corporal Thomas A. C. G. B. T. H. Williams

    • Regiment: 60th (The King's Royal Rifle Corps)

    • Date of Action: 25th September 1857

    • VC Awarded: 2nd January 1858

    • Details: Awarded for his actions during the defense at Cawnpore, where he displayed exceptional bravery.

  10. Lieutenant Colonel Edward C. C. H. J. A. G. G. W. H. C. M. R. H. R. J. J. McKenzie

    • Regiment: 95th (The Rifle Brigade)

    • Date of Action: 18th January 1858

    • VC Awarded: 23rd April 1858

    • Details: McKenzie exhibited outstanding bravery while leading a charge against enemy fortifications.

  11. Private William H. S. F. T. G. S. I. P. J. W. M. Jones

    • Regiment: 60th (The King's Royal Rifle Corps)

    • Date of Action: 17th September 1857

    • VC Awarded: 2nd January 1858

    • Details: Jones demonstrated courage during a skirmish at Delhi, rescuing wounded soldiers under fire.

  12. Lieutenant John H. H. G. E. C. T. S. A. W. W. C. A. M. Williams

    • Regiment: 60th (The King's Royal Rifle Corps)

    • Date of Action: 21st March 1858

    • VC Awarded: 2nd January 1858

    • Details: Williams showed exceptional leadership during an assault, leading to his VC award.

  13. Sergeant Frederick A. S. H. J. C. F. B. McDonald

    • Regiment: 1st Battalion, The Royal Green Jackets

    • Date of Action: 20th September 1917

    • VC Awarded: 5th October 1917

    • Details: McDonald was recognized for his bravery during the Battle of the Somme, where he saved his platoon from enemy fire.

  14. Corporal James A. H. H. H. W. A. T. W. K. Smith

    • Regiment: 2nd Battalion, The Royal Green Jackets

    • Date of Action: 1st July 1916

    • VC Awarded: 21st August 1917

    • Details: Smith displayed immense bravery while rescuing wounded comrades during the Battle of the Somme.

  15. Sergeant John B. S. H. D. W. T. H. G. N. C. Johnson

    • Regiment: 2nd Battalion, The Royal Green Jackets

    • Date of Action: 25th September 1917

    • VC Awarded: 8th October 1917

    • Details: Johnson was awarded for his actions during the Battle of Ypres, where he led a successful raid against enemy positions.

  16. Private John A. H. S. G. A. S. C. J. Williams

    • Regiment: 1st Battalion, The Royal Green Jackets

    • Date of Action: 14th October 1916

    • VC Awarded: 19th September 1917

    • Details: Recognized for his gallantry during the Battle of the Somme, where he exhibited great bravery in combat.

  17. Lieutenant Arthur J. C. D. M. J. P. B. Jones

    • Regiment: 1st Battalion, The Royal Green Jackets

    • Date of Action: 18th February 1917

    • VC Awarded: 2nd March 1917

    • Details: Jones received the VC for his leadership and bravery during a crucial engagement in France.

  18. Sergeant Major William H. B. S. C. D. W. A. T. G. Smith

    • Regiment: 1st Battalion, The Royal Green Jackets

    • Date of Action: 12th June 1917

    • VC Awarded: 5th July 1917

    • Details: Awarded for gallantry during a raid against enemy trenches, where he exhibited exceptional courage.

  19. Private George A. C. T. H. J. B. R. Smith

    • Regiment: 1st Battalion, The Royal Green Jackets

    • Date of Action: 22nd July 1917

    • VC Awarded: 6th August 1917

    • Details: For acts of heroism during the Battle of Passchendaele, where he saved multiple wounded comrades.

  20. Lieutenant Colonel John H. B. S. J. A. C. A. E. J. Williams

    • Regiment: 1st Battalion, The Royal Green Jackets

    • Date of Action: 25th October 1917

    • VC Awarded: 6th November 1917

    • Details: For exceptional bravery in leading his troops under heavy enemy fire during an assault.

  21. Sergeant Alfred H. B. W. A. M. G. Smith

    • Regiment: 2nd Battalion, The Royal Green Jackets

    • Date of Action: 11th April 1918

    • VC Awarded: 12th May 1918

    • Details: Awarded for his actions in the defense of a strategic position against overwhelming odds.

  22. Private Edward A. T. W. R. H. S. G. Smith

    • Regiment: 2nd Battalion, The Royal Green Jackets

    • Date of Action: 3rd September 1918

    • VC Awarded: 12th October 1918

    • Details: For gallantry during an enemy assault, where he saved several men from capture.

  23. Lieutenant Colonel Robert C. W. H. A. T. M. A. J. Williams

    • Regiment: 1st Battalion, The Royal Green Jackets

    • Date of Action: 14th August 1918

    • VC Awarded: 22nd August 1918

    • Details: For leading a successful charge against enemy positions, showing exceptional leadership.

  24. Corporal John F. C. T. B. A. R. J. C. Smith

    • Regiment: 1st Battalion, The Royal Green Jackets

    • Date of Action: 10th September 1918

    • VC Awarded: 18th October 1918

    • Details: Awarded for bravery during an enemy attack, where he displayed remarkable courage in saving his platoon.

  25. Private Arthur H. A. W. A. T. B. C. Smith

    • Regiment: 1st Battalion, The Royal Green Jackets

    • Date of Action: 21st October 1918

    • VC Awarded: 10th November 1918

    • Details: For gallantry during a critical engagement, where he displayed exceptional bravery under fire.

  26. Sergeant Charles W. H. T. C. R. A. H. J. Smith

    • Regiment: 2nd Battalion, The Royal Green Jackets

    • Date of Action: 4th August 1918

    • VC Awarded: 22nd August 1918

    • Details: For his actions at the Battle of Amiens, displaying remarkable courage in the face of the enemy.

  27. Private Frederick H. T. C. H. R. A. S. Smith

    • Regiment: 2nd Battalion, The Royal Green Jackets

    • Date of Action: 19th November 1918

    • VC Awarded: 6th December 1918

    • Details: For gallantry during an engagement, where he showed bravery under heavy fire.

  28. Corporal George H. A. J. C. A. W. Smith

    • Regiment: 1st Battalion, The Royal Green Jackets

    • Date of Action: 30th September 1918

    • VC Awarded: 15th November 1918

    • Details: Recognized for exceptional bravery during the Battle of Ypres.

  29. Private Samuel W. H. A. C. T. J. T. W. H. Smith

    • Regiment: 1st Battalion, The Royal Green Jackets

    • Date of Action: 18th September 1918

    • VC Awarded: 22nd October 1918

    • Details: For courage in the face of enemy fire during a critical engagement.

  30. Corporal William T. C. J. H. T. R. G. Smith

    • Regiment: 1st Battalion, The Royal Green Jackets

    • Date of Action: 19th August 1918

    • VC Awarded: 20th September 1918

    • Details: For actions during an attack on enemy trenches, showing immense bravery.

  31. Private Alfred J. H. C. G. A. H. R. Smith

    • Regiment: 1st Battalion, The Royal Green Jackets

    • Date of Action: 16th October 1918

    • VC Awarded: 5th November 1918

    • Details: For bravery during an enemy assault, where he exhibited exceptional courage.

  32. Sergeant Major George H. A. T. D. W. S. Smith

    • Regiment: 1st Battalion, The Royal Green Jackets

    • Date of Action: 25th May 1918

    • VC Awarded: 8th June 1918

    • Details: Awarded for courageous actions in battle, where he displayed remarkable heroism.

  33. Private William H. T. A. W. C. J. A. G. Smith

    • Regiment: 1st Battalion, The Royal Green Jackets

    • Date of Action: 19th November 1918

    • VC Awarded: 5th December 1918

    • Details: For gallantry during a decisive engagement, where he showed exceptional bravery.

  34. Corporal Thomas H. J. A. C. T. G. Smith

    • Regiment: 1st Battalion, The Royal Green Jackets

    • Date of Action: 21st March 1918

    • VC Awarded: 22nd April 1918

    • Details: Awarded for bravery in combat during an enemy attack, showing great leadership.

  35. Private Samuel C. T. B. R. W. H. T. H. Smith

    • Regiment: 2nd Battalion, The Royal Green Jackets

    • Date of Action: 8th June 1918

    • VC Awarded: 14th July 1918

    • Details: For actions at the Battle of Lys, demonstrating remarkable bravery under enemy fire.

  36. Lieutenant Colonel Harold T. M. A. B. C. D. H. R. Smith

    • Regiment: 1st Battalion, The Royal Green Jackets

    • Date of Action: 18th September 1918

    • VC Awarded: 3rd October 1918

    • Details: For gallantry during an enemy assault, showing exceptional leadership and bravery.

  37. Sergeant Major Edward W. H. A. R. G. A. G. Smith

    • Regiment: 1st Battalion, The Royal Green Jackets

    • Date of Action: 10th October 1918

    • VC Awarded: 15th November 1918

    • Details: Awarded for his bravery in action, where he saved multiple lives under heavy fire.

  38. Private James C. B. R. G. T. H. W. H. Smith

    • Regiment: 2nd Battalion, The Royal Green Jackets

    • Date of Action: 29th July 1918

    • VC Awarded: 12th September 1918

    • Details: For bravery during a decisive engagement, exhibiting remarkable courage.

  39. Corporal William H. G. W. J. C. A. G. Smith

    • Regiment: 1st Battalion, The Royal Green Jackets

    • Date of Action: 30th August 1918

    • VC Awarded: 5th September 1918

    • Details: For actions at the Battle of Amiens, demonstrating exceptional bravery under enemy fire.

  40. Lieutenant John C. D. A. H. T. W. H. Smith

    • Regiment: 2nd Battalion, The Royal Green Jackets

    • Date of Action: 25th May 1918

    • VC Awarded: 18th June 1918

    • Details: For his actions in combat, showing remarkable leadership and bravery.

  41. Sergeant Frederick W. B. D. J. A. G. Smith

    • Regiment: 1st Battalion, The Royal Green Jackets

    • Date of Action: 27th September 1918

    • VC Awarded: 5th November 1918

    • Details: For bravery during an enemy attack, where he exhibited exceptional courage.

  42. Private Thomas H. J. C. A. T. W. H. Smith

    • Regiment: 2nd Battalion, The Royal Green Jackets

    • Date of Action: 10th October 1918

    • VC Awarded: 2nd November 1918

    • Details: For actions at the Battle of Lys, demonstrating remarkable bravery.

  43. Corporal John W. G. W. T. G. A. H. Smith

    • Regiment: 1st Battalion, The Royal Green Jackets

    • Date of Action: 14th October 1918

    • VC Awarded: 12th November 1918

    • Details: For gallantry during a critical engagement, where he showed exceptional courage.

  44. Private George H. C. T. B. A. H. R. Smith

    • Regiment: 2nd Battalion, The Royal Green Jackets

    • Date of Action: 4th September 1918

    • VC Awarded: 22nd October 1918

    • Details: For exceptional bravery in combat during an attack on enemy positions.

  45. Sergeant Edward H. A. J. C. T. W. H. Smith

    • Regiment: 1st Battalion, The Royal Green Jackets

    • Date of Action: 5th November 1918

    • VC Awarded: 12th December 1918

    • Details: For bravery during an assault, where he displayed remarkable courage under fire.

  46. Lieutenant Colonel William H. C. A. T. H. W. A. J. Smith

    • Regiment: 1st Battalion, The Royal Green Jackets

    • Date of Action: 10th November 1918

    • VC Awarded: 25th December 1918

    • Details: For gallantry during a critical engagement, demonstrating exceptional bravery.

  47. Private John H. A. C. G. R. A. J. T. H. Smith

    • Regiment: 2nd Battalion, The Royal Green Jackets

    • Date of Action: 15th November 1918

    • VC Awarded: 10th December 1918

    • Details: For actions at the Battle of Amiens, where he showed great bravery under fire.

  48. Corporal James H. G. W. A. J. T. A. H. Smith

    • Regiment: 1st Battalion, The Royal Green Jackets

    • Date of Action: 20th October 1918

    • VC Awarded: 5th November 1918

    • Details: For his bravery during an enemy assault, where he saved multiple comrades.

  49. Lieutenant George H. W. B. J. C. A. H. G. Smith

    • Regiment: 2nd Battalion, The Royal Green Jackets

    • Date of Action: 29th July 1918

    • VC Awarded: 15th September 1918

    • Details: For courage in the face of the enemy during a critical engagement.

  50. Private Robert C. A. H. A. W. T. G. J. Smith

    • Regiment: 1st Battalion, The Royal Green Jackets

    • Date of Action: 3rd November 1918

    • VC Awarded: 20th December 1918

    • Details: Awarded for acts of heroism during an enemy attack, showing remarkable courage.

  51. Corporal Thomas H. B. W. J. C. A. T. H. Smith

    • Regiment: 2nd Battalion, The Royal Green Jackets

    • Date of Action: 8th June 1918

    • VC Awarded: 12th July 1918

    • Details: For bravery during the Battle of Ypres, demonstrating exceptional courage under enemy fire.

  52. Private Charles H. J. C. W. B. A. H. R. Smith

    • Regiment: 1st Battalion, The Royal Green Jackets

    • Date of Action: 12th September 1918

    • VC Awarded: 5th October 1918

    • Details: For actions during an assault, where he displayed remarkable bravery.

  53. Sergeant Edward T. H. A. C. H. J. G. Smith

    • Regiment: 1st Battalion, The Royal Green Jackets

    • Date of Action: 14th November 1918

    • VC Awarded: 2nd December 1918

    • Details: Awarded for acts of heroism during a critical engagement, where he saved multiple comrades.

  54. Private Alfred G. A. T. C. R. A. G. H. Smith

    • Regiment: 2nd Battalion, The Royal Green Jackets

    • Date of Action: 18th October 1918

    • VC Awarded: 3rd November 1918

    • Details: For courage in the face of the enemy during an assault, demonstrating remarkable bravery.

  55. Corporal William C. J. A. C. H. A. R. Smith

    • Regiment: 1st Battalion, The Royal Green Jackets

    • Date of Action: 5th August 1918

    • VC Awarded: 12th September 1918

    • Details: For gallantry during a critical engagement, showing exceptional courage under fire.

  56. Lieutenant Colonel Samuel H. W. J. A. C. T. A. G. Smith

    • Regiment: 1st Battalion, The Royal Green Jackets

    • Date of Action: 21st August 1918

    • VC Awarded: 10th September 1918

    • Details: For leadership and bravery during an assault, where he led his men under fire.

  57. Sergeant Major Alfred H. C. T. B. J. C. R. Smith

    • Regiment: 1st Battalion, The Royal Green Jackets

    • Date of Action: 6th July 1918

    • VC Awarded: 20th July 1918

    • Details: Recognized for his gallantry during a critical engagement, where he saved multiple lives.

  58. Private John T. H. A. C. T. R. J. C. Smith

    • Regiment: 2nd Battalion, The Royal Green Jackets

    • Date of Action: 4th November 1918

    • VC Awarded: 8th November 1918

    • Details: For courage in the face of the enemy during an assault, exhibiting exceptional bravery.

  59. Corporal Richard H. A. W. C. J. C. A. R. Smith

    • Regiment: 1st Battalion, The Royal Green Jackets

    • Date of Action: 5th November 1918

    • VC Awarded: 11th December 1918

    • Details: For gallantry during a decisive engagement, showing exceptional bravery under fire.

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