Charles Pope | |
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![]() Lieutenant Charles Pope c. 1917 | |
Born | Mile End, London, England | 5 March 1883
Died | 15 April 1917 Louverval, France | (aged 34)
Buried | Moeuvres Communal Cemetery Extension, France |
Allegiance | Australia |
Service/ | Australian Imperial Force |
Years of service | 1915–17 |
Rank | Lieutenant |
Unit | 11th Battalion |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
Charles Pope, VC (5 March 1883 – 15 April 1917) was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. He received the Victoria Cross posthumously for his actions on 15 April 1917 on the Western Front at the Battle of Lagnicourt, which took place during the First World War.