George Ravenhill Military person

George Ravenhill VC (21 February 1872 – 14 April 1921) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Ravenhill is one of eight men whose VCs were involuntarily forfeited.

Personal facts

George Ravenhill
Birth dateFebruary 21, 1872
Birth place
England , Birmingham , Aston
Date of deathApril 14, 1921
Place of death
England , Birmingham
Resting place
Birmingham , Witton Cemetery

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Military person

award
Victoria Cross
military operations
Second Boer War
military branch
British Army
military unit
Royal Scots Fusiliers

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External resources

  1. http://www.homeusers.prestel.co.uk/stewart/birmingh.htm