Deceased
from Smiths, AL
George Stringer VC (24 July 1889 22 November 1957) from Newton Heath, Manchester was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most
English MP
16th-century English person • Person of the Tudor period
1889 • Newton Heath , Manchester
Died:1957 • Oldham , Lancashire
George Stringer " George Stringer " Victoria Cross ( 24 July 1889 – 22 November 1957 ) from Newton Heath, Manchester was an England recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to United Kingdom and Commonwealth of Nations forces
In 1905 he went on to join the Lancashire Fusiliers, a militia unit, and just before the outbreak of World War I he joined a Territorial Army ( United Kingdom ) unit of the Manchester Regiment, then went on active duty with the 1st Battalion....
British World War I Recipient of the Victoria Cross • Recipients of the Medal for Bravery (Serbia) • British Army Recipient of the Victoria Cross • Medals • Prestigious award