Hugo Throssell | |
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![]() Throssell c. 1918 | |
Born | Northam, Western Australia | 26 October 1884
Died | 19 November 1933 Greenmount, Western Australia | (aged 49)
Allegiance | Australia |
Service/ | Australian Imperial Force |
Years of service | 1914–1918 |
Rank | Captain |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | Victoria Cross Mentioned in Despatches |
Spouse(s) | |
Relations | Ric Throssell (son) |
Hugo Vivian Hope Throssell, VC (26 October 1884 – 19 November 1933) was an Australian soldier in the First World War who was the first Western Australian and only Australian light horseman to receive the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest award for valour in battle that could be awarded to a member of the Australian armed forces at the time.[1]