Christopher Furness (VC)


Christopher Furness

Born(1912-05-17)17 May 1912
London, England
Died24 May 1940(1940-05-24) (aged 28)
Arras, France
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service/branch British Army
RankLieutenant
Service number53422
UnitWelsh Guards
Battles/warsSecond World War
AwardsVictoria Cross
RelationsMarmaduke Furness, 1st Viscount Furness, (father)
Christopher Furness, 1st Baron Furness, (grandfather)

Lieutenant Christopher Furness VC (17 May 1912 – 24 May 1940) was a British Army officer and an English recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.[1]

  1. ^ Harvey, David (1999). Monuments to Courage: 1917-1982.