John Niel Randle | |
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| Born | 22 December 1917 Benares (now Varanasi), British India |
| Died | 6 May 1944 (aged 26) Kohima, Assam |
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| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service | British Army |
| Years of service | 1940–1944 † |
| Rank | Captain |
| Service number | 130097 |
| Unit | Royal Norfolk Regiment |
| Battles / wars | Second World War |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
| Relations | Leslie Thomas Manser VC (brother-in-law) |
Captain John Niel Randle, VC (22 December 1917 – 6 May 1944) was a British Army officer and a recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. His was one of three Second World War VCs awarded for action in India, the other two being awarded to John Pennington Harman (also at the Battle of Kohima) and Abdul Hafiz at the Battle of Imphal.[1]
- ^ Brazier, Kevin (2015). The Complete Victoria Cross. Barnsley: Pen and Sword. ISBN 978-1-47384-351-6. pp 330–331.