Harry George Crandon
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Harry George Crandon VC (February 12, 1874 - January 2, 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 born in Wells, Somerset, on 12 February 1874.[1] At the age of 27 years, he was a private in the 18th Hussars (Queen Mary's Own), British Army during the South African War (Boer War) when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.
On 4 July 1901 at Springbok Laagte, South Africa, Private Crandon rode back to help another private who was wounded and whose horse became disabled. Private Crandon gave up his horse to the wounded man so that he could reach shelter, and followed on foot, having to run 1,100 yards, all the time under fire.
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He later achieved the rank of Corporal. The name on his gravestone reads as Henry. See below for link to grave site and photograph of his gravestone. This may be a lead as to where his medal is. It is possible that those searching for the medal, which is not on public display, are looking for relatives in the wrong place.
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- 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)
- ^ Grave Location for Holders of the Victoria Cross In the City of Manchester. The Victoria Cross Website. Retrieved on 2007-09-25.
