David Philip Hirsch | |
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Born | 28 December 1896 Leeds, West Yorkshire |
Died | 23 April 1917 (aged 20) Wancourt, France |
Buried | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service | British Army |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | Green Howards |
Battles / wars | World War I |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
David Philip Hirsch VC (28 December 1896 – 23 April 1917) was a British Army officer during World War I and recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.