Claud Castleton

Claud Charles Castleton
Sergeant Claud Castleton, c. 1915–16
Born(1893-04-12)12 April 1893
Kirkley, Lowestoft, England
Died29 July 1916(1916-07-29) (aged 23)
Pozières, France
AllegianceAustralia
BranchAustralian Army
Service years1915–16
RankSergeant
Unit5th Machine Gun Company, 5th Brigade
Conflicts
AwardsVictoria Cross

Claud Charles Castleton, VC (12 April 1893 – 29 July 1916) was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

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