Old Wykehamists - Victoria Cross, George Cross and George Medal Holders

Victoria Cross, George Cross and George Medal Holders

Six Old Wykehamists have won the Victoria Cross (VC), four in the First World War, 1914–18 (of whom three were killed in action) and two prior to 1914. Also in the Second World War one Old Wykehamist won the George Cross in military circumstances and another Old Wykehamist won the George Medal in military circumstances.

  • Victoria Cross
    • Indian Mutiny
      • Lieutenant Alfred Spencer Heathcote VC, he later achieved the rank of Captain (1832–1912)
    • Boer War
      • Lieutenant Gustavus Hamilton Blenkinsopp Coulson VC DSO (1879–1901)
    • First World War
      • Captain Arthur Forbes Gordon Kilby VC, MC (1885–1915)
      • Second Lieutenant Dennis George Wyldbore Hewitt VC, (1897–1917)
      • Lieutenant Colonel Charles Hotham Montagu Doughty-Wylie VC, (1868–1915)
      • Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Burges VC, DSO, Croix de Guerre avec Palme; Greek Military Cross (2nd Class)) (1873–1946)
  • George Cross
    • Second World War
      • Sub-Lieutenant Peter Victor Danckwerts GC (born 1916) (military, but for gallantry not in the face of the enemy)
  • George Medal
    • Second World War
      • Lieutenant Geoffrey Ambrose Hodges, RNVR (military, but for gallantry not in the face of the enemy)

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