Horace Edward Ramsden

Horace Edward Ramsden, VC
Born(1878-12-15)15 December 1878
Chester, England
Died3 August 1948(1948-08-03) (aged 69)
Wynberg, Cape Town, Union of South Africa
Buried
Maitland Crematorium, Maitland, Cape Town
Allegiance United Kingdom
Union of South Africa
RankTrooper
UnitProtectorate Regiment
ConflictsSecond Boer War
World War I
Awards Victoria Cross

Horace Edward Ramsden VC (15 December 1878 – 3 August 1948) was an English and South African 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. He was awarded the VC for saving his brother's life.

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