Wilfrith Elstob

Wilfrith Elstob
Born(1888-09-08)8 September 1888
Chichester, Sussex
Died21 March 1918(1918-03-21) (aged 29)
Saint-Quentin, France
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service / branch British Army
Years of service1914–1918
RankLieutenant Colonel
Commands16th Battalion, The Manchester Regiment
Battles / warsFirst World War
AwardsVictoria 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.