John Readitt | |
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Born | 19 January 1897 Clayton, Manchester |
Died | 9 June 1964 (aged 67) Manchester |
Buried | Gorton Cemetery, Manchester |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service | British Army |
Years of service | 1915 - 1919 |
Rank | Sergeant |
Unit | The South Lancashire Regiment |
Battles / wars | World War I |
Awards | Victoria Cross Bronze Medal of Military Valor (Italy) |
John Readitt VC (19 January 1897 – 9 June 1964) 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.