John Norwood
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John Norwood 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.
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He was 23 years old, and a Second Lieutenant in the 5th Dragoon Guards (Princess Charlotte of Wales's), British Army during the South African War (Boer War) when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.
On 30 October 1899 at Ladysmith, South Africa, Second Lieutenant Norwood went out in charge of a small patrol. They came under such heavy fire from the enemy, that when they had got to about 600 yards from them the patrol had to retire at full speed. One man dropped and Second Lieutenant Norwood galloped back through heavy fire, dismounted and, picking up the fallen trooper, carried him on his back, at the same time leading his horse with one hand. The enemy kept up an incessant fire during the whole of this time.
He was killed in action, Sablonnieres, France, on 8 September 1914.
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Served in First World War. He later achieved the rank of Captain.
[edit] References
- Monuments to Courage (David Harvey, 1999)
- The Register of the Victoria Cross (This England, 1997)
- Victoria Crosses of the Anglo-Boer War (Ian Uys, 2000)
