Claud Raymond

For the baseball player, see Claude Raymond.

Claud Raymond
Born2 October 1923
Mottistone, Isle of Wight, England
Died22 March 1945 (aged 21)
British Burma
Buried
Taukkyan War Cemetery
Allegiance United Kingdom
Branch British Army
Service years1943–1945 †
RankLieutenant
UnitRoyal Engineers
ConflictsWorld War II
AwardsVictoria Cross

Claud Raymond VC (2 October 1923 – 22 March 1945) was a British recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. As a member of an old County Kerry family with strong links to the Indian Army, Raymond is also regarded as an Irish VC.

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