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. Discover how Riflemen display extraordinary courage even outside the battlefield.
Wounded in a heroic charge at Delhi and awarded the Victoria Cross, Rifleman John Divane died in obscurity, buried in a pauper’s grave.
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.
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