Herbert George Columbine

Herbert George Columbine
Born(1893-11-28)28 November 1893
Penge, London, England
Died22 March 1918(1918-03-22) (aged 24)
Hervilly Wood, France
Buried
Remembered on the Pozieres Memorial
Allegiance United Kingdom
Branch British Army
Service years1911–1918  †
RankPrivate
Unit19th Hussars
Machine Gun Corps
ConflictsWorld War I
AwardsVictoria Cross

Herbert George Columbine VC (28 November 1893 – 22 March 1918) was an English 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.

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