Cyril Hubert Frisby | |
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Born | 17 September 1885 New Barnet, Hertfordshire |
Died | 10 September 1961 (aged 75) Guildford, Surrey |
Buried | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service | British Army |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | Hampshire Regiment Coldstream Guards |
Battles / wars | World War I |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
Other work | Sport fisherman |
Cyril Hubert Frisby VC (17 September 1885 – 10 September 1961) 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. Awarded the VC for his actions in the Battle of Canal du Nord during the First World War, in later life he was a prominent sports fisherman.