Victoria Cross

The Victoria Cross (official post-nominal letters VC) is the highest award for valour that can be awarded to members of the British and Commonwealth armed forces of any rank in any service and civilians under military command. It is only awarded for bravery "in the face of the enemy".

See also

• List of Victoria Cross recipients by Name - A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z
• List of living Victoria Cross recipients
• List of Victoria Cross recipients by campaign
• List of Victoria Cross recipients by nationality
• List of Victoria Cross recipients by unit
• British and Commonwealth orders and decorations
• Dickin Medal ("the animal's VC")
• The George Cross. The highest British award for gallantry not in the face of the enemy.
• Victoria Cross (Canada) The as yet unissued Canadian VC