Examples of 'victoria cross' in a sentence
Meaning of "victoria cross"
The Victoria Cross is a prestigious military decoration awarded to members of the armed forces in the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth countries for acts of exceptional bravery and valor in the face of the enemy. It is the highest honor for acts of extreme courage in the presence of the enemy
Show more definitions
- The highest military award in the honours system of the United Kingdom, and some members of the Commonwealth of Nations.
How to use "victoria cross" in a sentence
Basic
Advanced
victoria cross
It was not victoria cross but a war medal.
He is one of only three people to be awarded a Victoria Cross twice.
Victoria Cross and a list of casualties.
He is the second member of his family to be awarded the Victoria Cross.
It is called the Victoria Cross because it is in the shape of a cross.
It is reported that he will be awarded a Victoria Cross for his actions.
This Victoria Cross is currently in private ownership and is not on public display.
He is one of only three men to have been awarded the Victoria Cross twice.
He was awarded a posthumous Victoria Cross for remaining at his post despite being mortally wounded.
Upham is one of only three people to have received the Victoria Cross twice.
Stuart received his Victoria Cross following a ballot by the men under his command.
It was during this action that the regiment received its second Victoria Cross nominee.
Hornell earned a posthumous Victoria Cross for his valour in helping to save his crew.
For a small town it is more than proportionately blessed with winners of the Victoria Cross.
Casual reading of the citations for the Victoria Cross winners is proof of that.
See also
His Victoria Cross is also displayed at the museum.
The power to cancel and restore awards is still included in the Victoria Cross warrant.
He was stripped of his Victoria Cross for meritorious service.
His courage in the face of enemy fire would earn him the Victoria Cross.
The Victoria Cross is awarded to persons of any rank.
Jones was killed during the action and was awarded the Victoria Cross for his valour.
But the Victoria Cross is only for fallen heroes.
It is the civilian equivalent to the Victoria Cross.
Six Victoria Cross recipients have been buried or cremated here.
It is the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross.
This was the first Victoria Cross to be won in an Indian unit.
For this deed he was awarded the Victoria Cross.
You can have a Victoria Cross and a little notch.
For this feat he was awarded the Victoria Cross.
Anderson was awarded a Victoria Cross for his fighting withdrawal.
It was for this that he was awarded the Victoria Cross.
Barker was awarded the Victoria Cross for this action.
The Victoria Cross is truly a unique piece of wartime history.
This is a list of recipients of the Victoria Cross by nationality.
The Victoria Cross was first awarded to soldiers who fought here.
The book of the Victoria cross.
Two Victoria Cross holders also joined this voluntary force.
Recommended for the Victoria cross.
He was the only Victoria Cross recipient to survive the battle.
Two of them were decorated with the Victoria Cross.
It is second only to the Victoria Cross for bravery in action.
Here is an enlarged image of the front of the Victoria Cross.
Warneford was awarded the Victoria Cross for his achievement.
It was awarded numerous gallantry awards including the Victoria Cross.
He was awarded the Victoria Cross and several other decorations.
Seven members of the regiment received the Victoria Cross.
This was the third Victoria Cross awarded to his regiment.
Eight participants in the raid were awarded the Victoria Cross.
He was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions on this day.
Sassoon was also later recommended for the Victoria Cross.
