Basil Horsfall
Second Lieutenant Basil Arthur Horsfall, VC (4 October 1887 – 27 March 1918) was a British-Ceylonese 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.
Basil Arthur Horsfall | |
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Lt. Basil Arthur Horsfall VC | |
| Born | 4 October 1887 Colombo, Ceylon |
| Died | 21 March 1918 (aged 30) Between Moyenneville and Ablainzevelle, France |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Years of service | 1917 - 1918 |
| Rank | Second Lieutenant |
| Unit | Ceylon Engineer Volunteers East Lancashire Regiment |
| Battles/wars | World War I † |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
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