Bernard Vann
Lieutenant Colonel Bernard William Vann, VC, MC & Bar (9 July 1887 – 3 October 1918) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Also an ordained priest, he was the only cleric of the Church of England to be awarded the VC in the First World War for his actions as a combatant.
The Reverend Bernard William Vann | |
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| Born | 9 July 1887 Rushden, Northamptonshire, England |
| Died | 3 October 1918 (aged 31) Ramicourt, France |
| Buried | Bellicourt British Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Years of service | 1914–1918 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit | Sherwood Foresters |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
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| Other work | Footballer |
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