John Crawshaw Raynes

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John Crawshaw Raynes
Born28 April 1887
Sheffield, West Riding of Yorkshire
Died12 November 1929 (aged 42)
Leeds, West Riding of Yorkshire
Buried
Harehills Cemetery, Leeds
Allegiance United Kingdom
Branch British Army
Service years1904 - 1912, 1914 - 1918
RankBattery Sergeant Major
UnitRoyal Field Artillery
ConflictsWorld War I
Awards Victoria Cross
Other workPolice officer

John Crawshaw Raynes VC (28 April 1887 – 12 November 1929) 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.

Raynes, from Sheffield in the West Riding of Yorkshire, joined the Royal Horse and Field Artillery in 1904 and served until 1912, then joined the Leeds police force. However, he was still suffering from the effects of gas poisoning contracted during his VC action and struggled to continue his duties as a policeman, eventually being forced to take a desk job.

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