Date of actions: 22–30 May 1941 (Crete) and 14–15 Jul 1942 (North Africa); Date of awards: 14 Oct 1941 and 26 Sep 1945
Captain Charles Upham's actions during the Second World War led to him becoming one of only three people – and the only combat soldier – to have won the Victoria Cross twice. Upham earned his first VC for 'a series of remarkable exploits' in Crete in May 1941, and his Bar at Ruweisat Ridge, Egypt, in July 1942. Read more
Charles Upham, 1941
Date of actions: 22–30 May 1941 (Crete) and 14–15 Jul 1942 (North Africa); Date of awards: 14 Oct 1941 and 26 Sep 1945
Captain Charles Upham's actions during the Second World War led to him becoming one of only three people – and the only combat soldier – to have won the Victoria Cross twice. Upham earned his first VC for 'a series of remarkable exploits' in Crete in May 1941, and his Bar at Ruweisat Ridge, Egypt, in July 1942. Read more