Since its inception on 26th June 1857 the Victoria Cross has been awarded on 1358 occassions.
This is the highest award issued "To those officers or men who have served Us in the presence of the Enemy and shall then have performed some signal act of valour or devotion to their country"
We should as a nation honour and remember them and what better way than with a Bank Holiday "VC Day".
The date should be 26th June each year.
3 years agoComments:
Our brothers who have given an inspirational example to us all and more often than not in doing so have paid the highest price.
Their love, bravery, britishness and often sacrifice must never be forgotten. What better way to remember them and to teach our young the highest of values than to inform them of our heroes.
derek reid, United Kingdom
3 years agoComments:
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Tim Evans, United Kingdom
3 years agoComments:
I would be proud to support this petition, because these people have acted in the best interests of others without thought for themselves. We should honor these people, particularly those who made the ultimate sacrifices for the good of others.
3 years agoComments:
Our brothers who have given an inspirational example to us all and more often than not in doing so have paid the highest price.
Their love, bravery, britishness and often sacrifice must never be forgotten. What better way to remember them and to teach our young the highest of values than to inform them of our heroes.
derek reid, United Kingdom
3 years agoComments:
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Tim Evans, United Kingdom
3 years agoComments:
I would be proud to support this petition, because these people have acted in the best interests of others without thought for themselves. We should honor these people, particularly those who made the ultimate sacrifices for the good of others.
John Graziano, United States
3 years agoComments:
One shouldn't have to ask for this - but politician's are too busy trying to get elected to stop and enasct any good legislation. Make this happen, please.
Julian Holden, United Kingdom
3 years agoComments:
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Paul Mcdonnell, United Kingdom
3 years agoComments:
These men should be remembered if they can shed their blood for our country it should be always remembered. It is the least that we can do.
Felicity Shapland, United Kingdom
3 years agoComments:
I agree that we should have a special day to honour those who have been awarded the VC for valour, including my grandfather, James Leach.
Steven J. Massie, United Kingdom
3 years agoComments:
No words can truly make up for the tragic losses or explain the emotions felt by those that remain.
Glynn Smith, United Kingdom
4 years agoComments:
Classmate of Sgt.Ian McKay at Rotherham Grammar School 1964-69. Ian was one of those people with nothing to prove but always eager to muck in and easy to get along with. One of the few who's selfless bravery resulted in the ultimate sacrifice for his fellow men.
Keith Sayers, United Kingdom
4 years agoComments:
This is deserved by those people who lay down their lives for the nation.
