Harold John Colley

Harold John Colley
Born(1895-05-26)26 May 1895
Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Died25 August 1918(1918-08-25) (aged 23)
Martinpuich, France
Buried
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service / branch British Army
RankSerjeant
UnitDuke of Cornwall's Light Infantry
The Lancashire Fusiliers
Battles / warsWorld War I
Awards Victoria Cross
Military Medal

Harold John Colley VC MM (26 May 1895[1] – 25 August 1918) was 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.

  1. ^ Birth Certificate at Birmingham Register Office