David Philip Hirsch

David Philip Hirsch VC (28 December 1896 – 23 April 1917) was a British Army officer during World War I and 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.

This article is about the British Army officer. For other people, see David Hirsch (disambiguation).

David Philip Hirsch
Born28 December 1896
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Died23 April 1917 (aged 20)
Wancourt, France
Buried
Arras Memorial
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service/branch British Army
RankCaptain
UnitGreen Howards
Battles/warsWorld War I
AwardsVictoria Cross
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