Charles Calveley Foss | |
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Born | 9 March 1885 Kobe, Japan |
Died | 9 April 1953 (aged 68) London |
Buried | West Hill Cemetery, Winchester |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service | British Army |
Rank | Brigadier |
Unit | Bedfordshire Regiment Home Guard |
Battles / wars | First World War Second World War |
Awards | Victoria Cross Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Order |
Brigadier Charles Calveley Foss, VC, CB, DSO (9 March 1885 – 9 April 1953) 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. A professional soldier in the British Army, he was awarded the VC in 1915 for his actions during the Battle of Neuve Chapelle.