Charles Hull

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Charles Hull VC (24 July 1890- 21 February 1953) 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 25 years old, and a Private in the 21st Lancers (Empress of India's), British Army during the First World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.

On 5 September 1915 at Hafiz Kor, N.W. Frontier, India, Private Hull rescued an officer from certain death at the hands of the tribesmen. The latter's horse had been shot and Private Hull took the officer up behind on his own horse, under heavy fire at close range, and galloped away to safety.

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He later achieved the rank of Corporal.

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His Victoria Cross is displayed at the The Queen's Royal Lancers Regimental Museum (Belvoir Castle, Lincolnshire, England).

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