Since it’s inception in 1856, there have been 1358 Victoria Crosses awarded.
But 8 of these heroes were forced to forfeit their medals.
This is their story.
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0:00 Forfeited Victoria Crosses
1:19 The Victoria Cross
2:55 Edward St. John Daniel VC
4:55 James McGuire VC
5:35 Valentine Bambrick VC
6:46 Michael Murphy VC
8:20 Thomas Lane VC
9:12 Frederick Corbett VC
11:18 James Collis VC
12:47 George Ravenhill VC
14:16 Workhouse & Prison
17:50 George V Steps In
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