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	Victoria Cross - Article from FactBug.org - the fast Wikipedia mirror site
		The Victoria Cross (official post-nominal letters "VC") is the highest award for valour that can be awarded to members of the British and Commonwealth armed forces of any rank in any service and civilians under military command.
		In April of 2004 the Victoria Cross awarded to Sergeant Norman Jackson RAF was sold at auction for £235,250.
		That same year, a national Victoria Cross and George Cross memorial was installed in the Ministry of Defence building on Whitehall in London; it can be visited by members of the public.
	www.factbug.org /cgi-bin/a.cgi?a=81061 (996 words)

	THE VICTORIA CROSS
		In 1856 Queen Victoria laid a Victoria Cross beneath the foundation stone of Netley Hospital.
		Originally, the Victoria Cross could not be awarded posthumously, and could not be awarded to Indian or African troops (although it could be awarded to their European officers).
		Between 1858 and 1881, the Victoria Cross could be awarded for actions taken "under circumstances of extreme danger" not in the face of the enemy.
	www.solarnavigator.net /history/victoria_cross.htm (3434 words)

	Victoria Cross - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Four were awarded during the Korean War, one in the Indonesia-Malaysia confrontation in 1965, four to Australians in the Vietnam War, two during the Falklands War in 1982, one in the Second Gulf War in 2004, and one in the Afghanistan War in 2006.
		An Irishman, Surgeon General William George Nicholas Manley, remains the sole recipient of both the Victoria Cross for his actions during the Waikato-Hauhau Maori War, New Zealand on 29 April 1864 and the Iron Cross for tending the wounded during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71.
		Given the rarity of the Victoria Cross and the fact they are rarely sold, these decorations are highly prized on the fl market.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Victoria_Cross (2619 words)

	2006 Canada Silver Dollar Victoria Cross - CoinPeople.com
		It is the Victoria Cross, the highest military decoration that is awarded "...for most conspicuous bravery, or some daring or pre-eminent act of valour or self-sacrifice, or extreme devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy."
		The Victoria Cross is one of the most recognized military medals in the world.
		The cross is suspended from a straight bar which has the rank, unit and name of the recipient engraved on the back.
	www.coinpeople.com /index.php?showtopic=6882 (367 words)

	Axis History Forum :: View topic - Victoria Cross Heroes
		"Victoria Cross Heroes" examines the history of Britain's highest award for bravery and the individual stories of courage of those who have won the award.
		Episode 1 centres upon the VCs of the 19th Century, from its hugely popular instigation by Victoria in 1856 after the Crimean war to the war that ended her era, the Boer war at the turn of the century.
		The Victoria Cross was immediately taken to heart, its winners becoming celebrities equivalent to the pop stars and footballers of now.
	forum.axishistory.com /viewtopic.php?p=996148 (802 words)

	The Register of the Victoria Cross - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Victoria Cross is the highest award for valour within the British Commonwealth.
		The British Unknown Warrior, who was buried in Westminster Abbey, received the Congressional Medal of Honor from the United States Government.
		Over the years, many books have been written on the various exploits of those whose bravery in action has earned the VC, but never before have all 1,351 been listed alphabetically in one volume together with details of birth, place of deed, town or county connections, memorials, etc.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/The_Register_of_the_Victoria_Cross (513 words)

	Egg Peeler
		The mechanical potato peeler was invented by Herman Lay in the 1920s, allowing a mass-marketed potato chip to become popular as it allowed greater quantities of potatoes to be peeled in a shorter time.
		Walter Peeler (VC, BEM) was an Australian 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.
		His Victoria Cross is displayed at the Australian War Memorial ''(Canberra, Australia)''.
	www.breadlike.com /pages7/27/egg-peeler.html (1194 words)

	James John McLeod Innes (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		James John McLeod Innes (February 5, 1830-December 13, 1907) (VC, CB) was a Scottish 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.
		He was 28 years old, and a lieutenant in the Bengal Engineers, Indian Army during the Indian Mutiny.
		His Victoria Cross is displayed at the Royal Engineers Museum (Chatham, England).
	www.tocatch.info /en/James_John_McLeod_Innes.htm (198 words)

	Thaman Gurung (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Thaman Gurung (October 2, 1924-November 10, 1944) was a Nepalese 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.
		He was 20 years old, and a Rifleman in the 1st Battalion, 5th Royal Gurkha Rifles, Indian Army during the Second World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.
		It was undoubtedly due to his superb gallantry that his platoon was able to withdraw from an extremely difficult position without many more casualties than were in fact incurred and that some very valuable information was obtained which resulted in the capture of the feature three days later.
	www.tocatch.info /en/Thaman_Gurung.htm (181 words)

	Lieutenant General Sir Gerald Graham, V.C., G.C.B., G.C.M.G. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		He was present at the battles of the Alma and Inkerman, and served about a hundred times in the trenches before Sebastopol.
		Lieutenant Graham was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions on 18 June 1855 when he, accompanied by Sapper J. Perie, showed determined gallantry at the head of a ladder party at the assault on the Redan at Sebastopol.
		His award of the Victoria Cross was published in the London Gazette of 24 February 1857.
	www.hometown.aol.com /reubique/graham.htm (340 words)

	GovMint.com - 2006 Victoria Cross 50-Pence Silver Set
		The story of the Victoria Cross is one of conspicuous bravery, selfless sacrifice and outstanding acts of valor.
		In its 150-year history, only 1,355 of these coveted medals have been awarded, the first to 20-year-old Charles David Lucas who, with remarkable courage, scooped up a live shell that had landed on the deck of his ship HMS Hecla and hurled it overboard.
		The superb Victoria Cross Silver Proof 50-Pence coins come housed in an elegant two-coin presentation case and will be accompanied by a colorful booklet that also serves as the set’s Certificate of Authenticity.
	www.govmint.com /countrylistings/europe/greatbritian/2006victoria.aspx (201 words)

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		George William St. George Grogan (VC, CB, CMG, DSO & Bar) 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.
		The Order includes three classes, in descending order of seniority: Knight or Dame Grand Cross (GCMG) Knight or Dame Commander (KCMG or DCMG) Companion (CMG) It is used to honour individuals who have rendered important services in relation to Commonwealth or foreign nations.
		Ian Fleming's spy, James Bond, was decorated with the CMG in 1953 (a fact mentioned in the novel ''From Russia with Love'').
	www.artistbooking.com /trips/190/st-georges-hotel.html (616 words)

	John Elisha Grimshaw
		John Elisha Grimshaw fought in World War I and received the Victoria Cross on April 25, 1915 for gallantry in action in the Gallipoli Campaign.
		Following furious questions in the Houses of Parliament as to why bureaucracy should be more important than bravery, the rules were changed and all the nominated 6 were eventually awarded the VIctoria Cross.
		The expedition to the Dardanelles was a direct result of the deadlock which arose on the Western Front with the onset of trench warfare, but its origins lie in the confused nature of Balkan politics.
	www.grimshaworigin.org /Webpages2/JohnElishaGw.htm (4772 words)

	Random Works of the Web » 2006 » March (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Robert Shankland, VC, DCM (October 10, 1887 - January 20, 1968) was a Canadian 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.
		ARMY SEEKS FAMILIES OF VICTORIA CROSS RECIPIENTS Winnipeg, Manitoba - (Canadian) Army reservists are trying to find the families of three Victoria Cross recipients from a street (in Winnipeg) known as Valour Road.
		They all happened to live on the same street, Pine Street and it is believed to be the only street in the world to have three Victoria Cross winners that lived there.
	random.dragonslife.org /date/2006/03/page/5 (1831 words)

	Random Works of the Web » Blog Archive » David Reginald Younger (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		David Reginald Younger was a Scottish 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.
		He also accompanied a second party who went out to try to bring in the guns, but during the afternoon he was mortally wounded, dying shortly afterwards.
		Victoria Crosses of the Anglo-Boer War (Ian Uys, 2000)
	random.dragonslife.org /david-reginald-younger/1484 (237 words)

	Indian Mutiny
		The second siege went on until 17th November in the flimsy enclosure where almost sixty Victoria Crosses were won before ended with massive British reinforcements.
		His Victoria Cross can be seen in the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry Museum in Bodmin in Cornwall, England.
		The Register of the Victoria Cross (This England, 1997) provides the deed summary shown here.
	www.dowlingfamily.info /i1857in1.htm (786 words)

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		His Victoria Cross is displayed at the QEII Army Memorial Museum, Waiouru, New Zealand.
		Location of Leslie Andrew's Victoria Cross "Army Museum Waiouru"
		Acidophilus milk is a fermented dairy food made from 1 percent low-fat or fat-free milk.
	www.acidophiluseffects.com /notes/?title=Leslie_Andrew (321 words)

	Australian Victoria Cross Winners quiz -- free game
		How old was he at the time he won the Victoria Cross?
		Of the 64 Australian Victoria Crosses won in World War 1, how many were awarded to airmen?
		The Battle of Lone Pine, Gallipoli, 7-9 Aug 1915 saw a large number of Victoria Crosses won by Australians.
	www.funtrivia.com /playquiz.cfm?qid=167880 (189 words)

	Victoria's Cross - Reaper Message Board
		Victoria's Cross, Colonialism in a World of Myth and Machine
		I think there are a lot of great possibilities that could come out of this and there seems to have been a resurgence of Victorian steam punk era movies...just look at LXG and Van Helsing.
		While there current line is fantastic for RPG needs, just adding that extra little steam punk feel to it would really improve my campaign overall.
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	Divan Hotel Istanbul
		I don't quite see the purpose of it here unless someone wants to make an article on the history of divans...
		John Divane was an Irish 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.
		http://www.homeusers.prestel.co.uk/stewart/cornwall.htm Location of grave and VC medal ''(Cornwall)'' This page has been migrated from the http://www.victoriacross.net Victoria Cross Reference with permission.
	www.artistbooking.com /trips/50/divan-hotel-istanbul.html (1267 words)

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		They had one child, Juliana of the Netherlands, in whose favor her mother abdicated on September 4, 1948.
		Arthur Thomas Moore (VC, CB) was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to United Kingdom and Commonwealth forces.
		Reflection in electricity is the result of impedance mismatch in electrical signals.
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	20654 Private Thomas Price, S. Lancashire Regiment (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		During the five years of the conflict the battalion suffered a total of 261 deaths including 5 officers.
		Bn." No record of such a unit could be found in the official Army Lists of the period.
		A check of The Register of the Victoria Cross, revised and enlarged edition, 1988, published by This England Books does not show an entry for any soldier by the name of Corporal J.T. Jones.
	members.aol.com /reubique/20654.htm (2057 words)

	Great Escapers [Archive] - The Aerodrome Forum (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Massey served with No 16 Squadron and was shot down in a combat on 4 February 1917, probably by Werner Voss.
		George Fiott Day, RN was awarded the Victoria Cross for services during the Crimean War.)
		Sources for the above information are the biography mentioned for the VC/GC link (though from my memory as I do not have my copy to hand) and The Register of the George Cross and The Register of the Victoria Cross, both published by This England magazine in Cheltenham, Glos.
	www.theaerodrome.com /forum/archive/index.php/t-10015.html (820 words)

	Oil Filter Cross Reference (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
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	Cross Plug Reference Spark (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
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	ActionScript-ToolBox: by Donald Brown (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Donald Forrester Brown was a New Zealander 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.
		He was 26 years old, and a Sergeant in the 2nd Bn., Otago Infantry Regiment, New Zealand Expeditionary Force during the First World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.
		Grave/memorial at Buried at Warlencourt British Cemetery, France.
	www.actionscript-toolbox.com /quotes/author/Donald-Brown.html (253 words)

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		On 26/27 August 1918, east of Bray, France, after leading his section through heavy shellfire, Lance-Corporal Gordon, single-handed, attacked an enemy machine-gun, killed the gunner and captured the post, which contained an officer and 10 men.
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