Godfrey Meynell

Godfrey Meynell

Born20 May 1904
Meynell Langley, Derbyshire
Died29 September 1935 (aged 31)
Point 4080 (citation), Nahaaqi Pass, Khyber Pass, British "India" now Pakistan.
Buried
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
Service / branchBritish Indian Army
Years of service1926–1935
RankCaptain
Unit12th Frontier Force Regiment
Battles / wars1935 Mohmand Campaign
AwardsVictoria Cross
Military Cross
RelationsGodfrey Meynell (1st son)
Hugo Anthony Meynell (2nd son)

Godfrey Meynell (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.