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Soldiers awarded the first Victoria Cross medals had fought in which war?

Question #149538. Asked by psnz.
Last updated Jul 23 2023.
Originally posted Jul 23 2023 8:06 PM.

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The Victoria Cross was first given out on 26 June 1857 to soldiers who fought with "valor in the presence of the enemy" during the Crimean War. 62 soldiers were presented with a cross medal by Queen Victoria, herself. The award has continued to be issued to brave British soldiers, as well as Commonwealth soldiers, and can be given posthumously.

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_First_World_War_Victoria_Cross_recipients
Response last updated by BigTriviaDawg on Jul 23 2023.
Jul 23 2023, 8:12 PM
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