James Firth

James Firth
Born15 January 1874
Sheffield, West Riding of Yorkshire
Died29 May 1921 (aged 47)
Sheffield
Buried
Burngreave Cemetery, Sheffield
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service / branch British Army
Years of service1889 - 1900,
RankSergeant
UnitThe Duke of Wellington's (West Riding) Regiment
Battles / warsSecond Boer War
Awards Victoria Cross

James Firth VC (15 January 1874 – 29 May 1921) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.