Richard Wakeford Military person

Major Richard Wakeford VC (23 July 1921 – 27 August 1972) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross during World War II, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

Personal facts

Richard Wakeford
Birth dateJuly 23, 1921
Birth place
London , Kensington
Date of deathAugust 27, 1972
Place of death
Surrey , Leatherhead

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Military person

award
Victoria Cross
military operations
World War II
military unit
Royal Hampshire Regiment

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External resources

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