James Carne
James Power Carne | |
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| Born | 11 April 1906 Falmouth, Cornwall, England |
| Died | 19 April 1986 (aged 80) Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England |
| Place of cremation | Cheltenham Crematorium |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Service years | 1925–1957 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Service number | 33647 |
| Unit | Gloucestershire Regiment |
| Commands | 1st Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment |
| Conflicts | Second World War Korean War |
| Awards | Victoria Cross Distinguished Service Order Mentioned in Despatches Distinguished Service Cross (United States) |
Colonel James Power Carne VC DSO (11 April 1906 – 19 April 1986) was a British Army officer who served in both the Second World War and the Korean War. He was also a recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces, for actions during the Battle of the Imjin River during which Carne led The Glorious Glosters in a famous stand against an overwhelming Chinese attack on Gloster Hill.