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.
Charles Upham
Personal details
Full Name:
Charles Hazlitt Upham
Lifetime:
21 Sep 1908 – 22 Nov 1994
Biography
Events In History
11 May 1945
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.
Main image: Charles Upham VC and Bar
Double Victoria Cross winner Charles Upham pictured with members of his platoon in North Africa, November 1941.
