Henry Tandey Military person

Henry Tandey VC, DCM, MM (30 August 1891 – 20 December 1977) 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. He was the most highly decorated British private of the First World War.

Personal facts

Birth date	August 30, 1891
Birth place	Royal Leamington Spa , Warwickshire
Date of death	December 20, 1977
Place of death	Coventry , West Midlands (county)

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Military person

award	Distinguished Conduct Medal Mentioned in dispatches Victoria Cross Military Medal
military operations	World War I
military branch	British Army
military unit	Duke of Wellington's Regiment Green Howards
service start	1910
service end	1926