James Firth | |
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Born | 15 January 1874 Sheffield, West Riding of Yorkshire |
Died | 29 May 1921 (aged 47) Sheffield |
Buried | Burngreave Cemetery, Sheffield |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service | British Army |
Years of service | 1889 - 1900, |
Rank | Sergeant |
Unit | The Duke of Wellington's (West Riding) Regiment |
Battles / wars | Second 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.