Wilfrith Elstob | |
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Born | Chichester, Sussex | 8 September 1888
Died | 21 March 1918 Saint-Quentin, France | (aged 29)
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service | British Army |
Years of service | 1914–1918 |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Commands | 16th Battalion, The Manchester Regiment |
Battles / wars | First World War |
Awards | Victoria Cross Distinguished Service Order Military Cross Mentioned in Despatches |
Lieutenant Colonel Wilfrith Elstob VC, DSO, MC (8 September 1888 – 21 March 1918) 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.