Richard William Leslie Wain

Richard William Leslie Wain
Born5 December 1896
Penarth, Glamorganshire, Wales
Died20 November 1917 (aged 20)
Marcoing, Nord, France
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service / branch British Army
Years of service1915 - 1917
RankCaptain
UnitManchester Regiment
Tank Corps
Battles / warsWorld War I
AwardsVictoria 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.