Godfrey Meynell | |
|---|---|
| Born | 20 May 1904 Meynell Langley, Derbyshire |
| Died | 29 September 1935 (aged 31) Point 4080 (citation), Nahaaqi Pass, Khyber Pass, British "India" now Pakistan. |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Indian Army |
| Years of service | 1926–1935 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | 12th Frontier Force Regiment |
| Battles/wars | 1935 Mohmand Campaign |
| Awards | Victoria Cross Military Cross |
| Relations | Godfrey Meynell (1st son) Hugo Anthony Meynell (2nd son) |
Godfrey Meynell VC, MC (20 May 1904 – 29 September 1935) was a British Indian Army officer and an English 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.