John Norwood

Captain John Norwood VC (8 September 1876 – 8 September 1914) was an English 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. He was educated at Exeter College, Oxford.

John Norwood
Memorial in St Michael's Church, East Peckham
Born(1876-09-08)8 September 1876
Beckenham, Kent
Died8 September 1914(1914-09-08) (aged 38)
Sablonnieres, France
Buried
Sablonnieres New Communal Cemetery
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service/branch British Army
Years of service1899–1914 †
RankCaptain
Unit5th Dragoon Guards
Battles/wars
  • Second Boer War
  • World War I
AwardsVictoria Cross
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