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Vivid Courage - Victoria Crosses - Antecedent and Allied Regiments of the Staffordshire Regiment (Paperback)
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Vivid Courage - Victoria Crosses - Antecedent and Allied Regiments of the Staffordshire Regiment (Paperback)
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In the history of the Victoria Cross, this is the first book
exclusively written about the recipients of this prestigious award
who were members of this famous regiment. This is the fifth book
written by the author - and like his previous works, contains a
wealth of facts, figures and information. The Staffordshire
Regiment existed in excess of 300 years and are exceedingly proud
of their loyal, long and distinguished service to Crown and
Country. The Victoria Cross is this country's highest honour that
can be bestowed on individuals for most conspicuous bravery, or
some daring or pre-eminent act of valour, self-sacrifice or extreme
devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy. Since the
introduction of the Victoria Cross Medal in 1856, a number of
unique records have been created by the 'Staffords': a total of 13
Victoria Cross Medals have been awarded to members of the
Staffordshire Regiment's antecedent regiments - and nine former
soldiers, with other regiments, went on to be awarded the medal.
Four holders of this highly-prized award served with the regiment
during their army careers; 10 soldiers of their allied regiments -
two from the West Indian Regiment (Jamaica Regiment) and eight from
the 8th/7th Battalion, The Royal Victoria Regiment (Australian
Army) - were awarded the Victoria Cross. Brief details are given on
the histories of the Staffordshire Regiment and her allied
regiments whose members were awarded the VC, and it also contains a
brief history of the Victoria Cross. Summaries are given on the
various wars and campaigns in which each of the Victoria Crosses
were earned - and the life and times of these individual soldiers
(including their VC actions) are recorded. These give a personal
insight into their lives, irrespective of rank, or of noble birth.
Some were killed in action, or died of wounds whilst carrying out
acts of valour; some were to die young, whilst others lived for
many years; some lived comfortable lives whilst others struggled -
resorting to the workhouse, or dying in poverty. For some Victoria
Cross recipients, there may be plaques or memorials; for others, an
unmarked common or pauper's grave is their final resting place.
Like the author's previous books, which were well researched, this
book brings history to life and unites all military personnel
regardless of rank and status in life. These remarkable soldiers
have been fortunate enough to be recognised - and accordingly, it
is their epitaph and legacy that their names are recorded for
posterity.
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