Victoria Cross
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The Victoria Cross is the highest award for bravery. Queen Victoria instigating the award on the 29th January 1856, the decoration is inscibed "For Valor".
Holders of the award are listed in the National Archive, and citations are announced in the London Gazzette.
Records
The following are held in the National Archive.
Victoria Cross Register, Volume 1, 20 February 1856 - 6 August 1864 (WO 98/3)
Victoria Cross Register, Volume 2, 16 August 1864 - 31 January 1900 (WO 98/4)
Victoria Cross Register, Volume 3, 2 February 1900 - 1 September 1944 (WO 98/8)
External Links
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/victoriacross.asp
http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/exact=victoria+cross/start=1
