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Roland Boys Bradford Military person

Brigadier General Roland Boys Bradford VC MC (23 February 1892 – 30 November 1917) 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. His brother was also awarded the VC, making them the only brothers to be awarded the VC during World War I.Bradford was born on 23 February 1892 to George Bradford. and educated at Epsom College in Surrey. He had three brothers, James Barker, Thomas Andrews and George Nicholson. He was 25 years old, and a temporary lieutenant colonel commanding the 9th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, British Army during the First World War. He was awarded the VC for his actions on 1 October 1916 at Eaucourt L'Abbaye, France

Personal facts

Birth date	February 23, 1892
Birth place	County Durham , Witton Park
Date of death	November 30, 1917
Place of death	Canal du Nord , Cambrai , France
Resting place	Hermies British Cemetery

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