Eric Norman Frankland Bell

Eric Norman Frankland Bell VC (28 August 1895 – 1 July 1916) was an Irish 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. A soldier with The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers during the First World War, he was posthumously awarded the VC for his actions on 1 July 1916, during the Battle of the Somme.

For other people named Eric Bell, see Eric Bell (disambiguation).

Eric Norman Frankland Bell
Born(1895-08-28)28 August 1895
Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Ireland
Died1 July 1916(1916-07-01) (aged 20)
Thiepval, France
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service/branch British Army
Years of service1914–1916 †
RankCaptain
Unit9th Battalion, The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers
Battles/warsWorld War I
AwardsVictoria Cross
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