Bernard Vann


Bernard William Vann
Born(1887-07-09)9 July 1887
Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
Died3 October 1918(1918-10-03) (aged 31)
Ramicourt, France
Buried
Bellicourt British Cemetery
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service / branch British Army
Years of service1914–1918
RankLieutenant Colonel
UnitSherwood Foresters
Battles / warsWorld War I
Awards
Other workFootballer

Lieutenant Colonel Bernard William Vann, VC, MC & Bar (9 July 1887 – 3 October 1918) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Also an ordained priest, he was the only cleric of the Church of England to be awarded the VC in the First World War for his actions as a combatant.