The Victoria Cross, instituted in 1856 by Queen Victoria, is awarded to members of the Commonwealth Armed Forces for a conspicuous act of bravery. The 55 members of the four antecedent Regiments who have been recipients of this ‘the highest award for valour’ are shown below:
Three Companies and the Headquarters of the Battalion, when landing on W Beach, were met by a very deadly fire from hidden machine guns which caused a large number of casualties. The survivors, however, rushed up and cut the wire entanglements notwithstanding the terrific fire from the enemy and after overcoming supreme difficulties, the cliffs were gained, and the position maintained. As a result of this action, Capt C Bromley, Capt R R Willis, Sgt A J Richards, Sgt F E Stubbs, Cpl J E Grimshaw and Pte W Keneally were elected for the award.
During the action at Alumbagh Lucknow, Sgt Grant, under intense enemy fire carried a severely wounded Private to safety.
One of nine men besieged in a house in Lucknow by Sepoys. He maintained heavy fire against the enemy and then rushed into the street and saved the life of a captain from the 1st Madras Fusiliers.
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