Cyril Frisby

Cyril Hubert Frisby
Born17 September 1885
New Barnet, Hertfordshire
Died10 September 1961 (aged 75)
Guildford, Surrey
Buried
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service / branch British Army
RankCaptain
UnitHampshire Regiment
Coldstream Guards
Battles / warsWorld War I
Awards Victoria Cross
Other workSport 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.