Frederick William Hedges

Frederick William Hedges
Born22 Nov 1896
Ambala, British India
Died29 May 1954 (aged 57)
Harrogate, West Riding of Yorkshire
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service / branch British Army
Years of service1914–1920
RankCaptain
Service number2182
UnitLondon Regiment
Bedfordshire Regiment
Northamptonshire Regiment (attached)
Home Guard
Battles / warsFirst 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.