Manley Angell James Military person

Brigadier Manley Angell James VC, DSO, MBE, MC (12 July 1896 – 23 September 1975) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.As a 21-year-old Temporary Captain in the 8th (S) Bn., The Gloucestershire Regiment, British Army during the First World War he was awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery during the Spring Offensive.

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Birth date	July 12, 1896
Birth place	Hampshire , Odiham
Date of death	September 23, 1975
Place of death	Bristol , Westbury-on-Trym

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allegiance	United Kingdom
award	Military Cross Victoria Cross Order of the British Empire Distinguished Service Order
military operations	World War II World War I
military branch	British Army
military command	128th Brigade 140th Brigade *Director of Ground Defence Air Ministry
military unit	Royal Sussex Regiment Gloucestershire Regiment
service start	1914
service end	1951