Richard William Leslie Wain | |
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Born | 5 December 1896 Penarth, Glamorganshire, Wales |
Died | 20 November 1917 (aged 20) Marcoing, Nord, France |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service | British Army |
Years of service | 1915 - 1917 |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | Manchester Regiment Tank Corps |
Battles / wars | World War I |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
Richard William Leslie Wain VC (5 December 1896 – 20 November 1917) was a Welsh 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.