Charles Ward (VC)
Charles Burley Ward, VC (10 July 1877 – 30 December 1921) was a British Army soldier and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Charles Ward | |
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Charles Ward, during an interview in 1901 | |
| Born | 10 July 1877 Leeds, West Yorkshire |
| Died | 30 December 1921 (aged 44) Bridgend, Glamorgan |
| Buried | St Mary's Churchyard, Cardiff |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Rank | Company sergeant major |
| Unit | The King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry |
| Battles/wars | Second Boer War First World War |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
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