Stories of Courage

Rfn Timothy O’Hea saved hundreds of lives by single-handedly extinguishing a fire in a train car loaded with ammunition, earning him the Victoria Cross for his selfless bravery.

Wounded in a heroic charge at Delhi and awarded the Victoria Cross, Rifleman John Divane died in obscurity, buried in a pauper’s grave.

At Sebastopol, Lieutenant Montgomery-Cuninghame helped seize and hold the Russian rifle pits through a night of fierce counterattacks.

At just 23, Lieutenant Claude Bourchier distinguished himself at Sebastopol by capturing and defending the rifle pits through hours of fierce combat.

Amid the slaughter at Cambrai, a young miner captured an enemy machine gun, took command after his officer fell, and braved devastatingly heavy fire to save his men.

Captain John Butler earned the Victoria Cross for extraordinary bravery in West Africa, leading just thirteen men against a force nearly ten times their number.

Barely 18 years old, Rifleman George Peachment gave his life in a desperate attempt to save his wounded officer under fire at Loos. One of the youngest recipients of the Victoria Cross, his story is one of remarkable courage and self-sacrifice.

From butcher’s errand boy to Victoria Cross hero, Edward Cooper’s remarkable story of courage, quick thinking, and quiet humility captures the true spirit of the Rifleman.

Major-General Robert Craufurd was an extraordinary man with an extensive military career and an intimidating reputation. Discover the story of Craufurd’s bravery, his resolve, and his unyielding dedication.