charles upham

Personal details

Full Name:

Charles Hazlitt Upham

Lifetime:

21 Sep 1908–22 Nov 1994

Biography

Charles Upham

Charles Upham is probably New Zealand's most famous soldier. His actions in Crete in 1941 and Egypt in 1942 led to his becoming one of only three people – and the only combat soldier – ever to win the Victoria Cross twice.

Events In History

11 May 1945

Charles Upham presented with first Victoria Cross

New Zealand’s most-decorated soldier, Charles Upham, received the first of his two VCs – for outstanding gallantry and leadership during the Battle of Crete in 1941 – from King George VI at Buckingham Palace. Read more...