Frederick William Hedges | |
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Born | 22 Nov 1896 Ambala, British India |
Died | 29 May 1954 (aged 57) Harrogate, West Riding of Yorkshire |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service | British Army |
Years of service | 1914–1920 |
Rank | Captain |
Service number | 2182 |
Unit | London Regiment Bedfordshire Regiment Northamptonshire Regiment (attached) Home Guard |
Battles / wars | First World War |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
Captain Frederick William Hedges VC (22 Nov 1896 – 29 May 1954) was a British 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. A soldier with The Bedfordshire Regiment during the First World War, he was awarded the VC for his actions on 24 October 1918, during the Battle of the Selle.