The Victoria Cross awards to the Hampshire Regiment in WW1.
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- Regions:
- England, Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire
- Notice Period:
- Regular (more than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Hobby
- Fee:
- Paid: £70.00 plus 20p per mile for travel to and from the venue.
- Category:
- History
- Updated:
- 25th January 2026
- Tagged:
- Ww1 | Victoria Cross
This presentation will discuss the awards of three Victoria Crosses to officers in the Hampshire Regiment in WW1. The talk will review the subject’s background, the action in which they were awarded the VC and what happened to them afterwards. It also includes some interesting facts about the founding of the medal and the recipients.
Views: 13 | Enquiries: 0About Nick Saunders
I am a historian based in the New Forest, Hampshire. I am chairman of a local history society. I write history articles for publication. I work part time in a Hampshire military museum and I am a battlefield guide. I have a BA (Hons) and MA in history. I have been giving local and military history talks for ten years.
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