Horace Edward Ramsden, VC | |
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Born | Chester, England | 15 December 1878
Died | 3 August 1948 Wynberg, Cape Town, Union of South Africa | (aged 69)
Buried | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom Union of South Africa |
Rank | Trooper |
Unit | Protectorate Regiment |
Battles / wars | Second Boer War World War I |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
Horace Edward Ramsden VC (15 December 1878 – 3 August 1948) was an English and South African 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. He was awarded the VC for saving his brother's life.