Charles Ernest Garforth
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Charles Ernest Garforth VC (23 October 1891 - 1 July 1973) 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 22 years old, and a corporal in the 15th Hussars (The King's)]], British Army during the First World War when the following deeds took place for which he was awarded the VC.
On 23 August 1914 at Harmingnies, France, Corporal Garforth volunteered to cut wire under fire, which enabled his squadron to escape. On 2 September when under constant fire, he extricated a sergeant who was lying under his dead horse, and carried him to safety. The next day, when another sergeant had lost his horse in a similar way, Corporal Garforth drew off the enemy fire and enabled the sergeant to get away.
He later achieved the rank of sergeant.
His Victoria Cross and other medals are displayed at the Imperial War Museum (London, England).
[edit] References
- Monuments to Courage (David Harvey, 1999)
- The Register of the Victoria Cross (This England, 1997)
[edit] External links
- Location of grave and VC medal (Nottinghamshire)
