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Victoria Cross
noun
a British decoration awarded to soldiers and sailors for acts of conspicuous bravery in the presence of the enemy. V.C.
Victoria Cross
noun
the highest decoration for gallantry in the face of the enemy awarded to the British and Commonwealth armed forces: instituted in 1856 by Queen Victoria
Word History and Origins
Origin of Victoria Cross1
Example Sentences
He was treated for his wounds at a hospital in Brighton and was later decorated with the Victoria Cross.
He was awarded the Victoria Cross – the highest recognition for valour that can be awarded to members of the British and Commonwealth Armed Forces – on 29 August, 1944.
A judge in 2023 ruled that news articles alleging the Victoria Cross recipient had murdered four unarmed Afghans were true, but Mr Roberts-Smith had argued the judge made legal errors.
Gibson survived the raid and was awarded the Victoria Cross.
The decision does not affect those under investigation for war crimes themselves, including Australia's most decorated living solider, Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith.
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